# Sphero Play vs LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sphero Play at 37K against LEGO® TECHNIC® AR's 3.1K. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sphero Play against 4.7 for LEGO® TECHNIC® AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Sphero Play's written reviews are positive against 72% of LEGO® TECHNIC® AR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sphero Play | LEGO® TECHNIC® AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-technic-ar/id1593602183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 193 MB | 853 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) | [LEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/347363505) |

## What reviewers say

### Sphero Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522)

Control and play with various Sphero robots using a single application. Explore multiple drive modes, engage in robot-controlled games, and learn basic programming through a block-based interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple drive modes (joystick, tilt, voice), Robot-controlled games, Block Drive programming, Sports-themed drive modes, Voice control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging app
- 👍 Great controls and customization
- 🎮 Enjoyable games and activities
- 💡 Compatibility with multiple Sphero products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔧 Limited features compared to older apps
- 🔋 Concerns about battery life and durability

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick controls not working as expected
- Alignment issues causing unexpected movement

**Requested features**

- More games and activities
- Support for additional Sphero products (e.g. Ollie, BB-8)
- Improved aiming and control precision
- Camera integration to see the Sphero's view


### LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-technic-ar/id1593602183)

Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with augmented reality. Interact with models through realistic simulations, games, and educational content. Explore vehicles and learn about engineering with interactive AR challenges.

**Highlights:** AR model interaction, Realistic sound effects, Robotics and engineering learning, Racing car simulations, Interactive mini-games, Life-size model viewing, X-ray view

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Jaw-dropping experience
- 👍 Realistic racing and AR
- 🤩 Amazing build experience
- 💡 Customizable and competitive
- 🤩 Immersive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning issues and glitches
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🤔 Limited content and features
- 🤨 Unnecessary for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to scan or detect models
- Glitchy track movement and positioning

**Requested features**

- More compatible LEGO sets
- Additional tracks and modes
- Offline or standalone gameplay
- Improved scanning and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sphero Play free?

Sphero Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LEGO® TECHNIC® AR free?

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sphero Play or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR?

Sphero Play is rated higher. Sphero Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while LEGO® TECHNIC® AR averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Sphero Play or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR have ads?

Neither Sphero Play nor LEGO® TECHNIC® AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sphero Play or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR?

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, and LEGO® TECHNIC® AR every 2 months. Most recently, Sphero Play was updated on October 24, 2026 and LEGO® TECHNIC® AR on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*