# Sphero Play vs GlassMate

The clearest difference is rating: Sphero Play at 4.8 against GlassMate's 3.3. Sphero Play also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (37K vs 11). GlassMate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlassMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sphero Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sphero Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Sphero Play's written reviews are positive against 63% of GlassMate's.

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, GlassMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sphero Play | GlassMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassmate/id6742517045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 193 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) | [Christopher Atoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320471974) |

## 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


### GlassMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassmate/id6742517045)

Enhance your smart glasses experience with live sports updates, personalized health tracking, guided workouts, and an AI assistant. Control smart home devices and manage your digital life hands-free.

**Highlights:** AI assistant with voice commands, Live sports updates and notifications, Apple Health and Oura Ring integration, Customizable workout routines, Smart home and Roku control, Calendar and reminder management

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassMate Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Oura Extension | $2.99 | per month |
| Atlassian Extension | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Extensions Pass | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sphero Play free?

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

### Is GlassMate free?

GlassMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sphero Play or GlassMate?

Sphero Play is rated higher. Sphero Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while GlassMate averages 3.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do Sphero Play or GlassMate have ads?

Neither Sphero Play nor GlassMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sphero Play or GlassMate?

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, and GlassMate weekly. Most recently, Sphero Play was updated on November 12, 2026 and GlassMate on November 4, 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.*