Sphero Play vs Cozmo Robot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sphero Play
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.
- Multiple drive modes (joystick, tilt, voice)
- Robot-controlled games
- Block Drive programming
- Sports-themed drive modes
- Voice control
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Drive and play games from ONE app with your Sphero Mini, Sphero 2.0, SPRK, SPRK+, BOLT, and BOLT+. Connect and control your robots with several exciting drive modes, use your robot as a controller to play games, or try out Block Drive for an intro to programming with colorful blocks. Features include: DRIVE MODES Drive your robots several ways with the Sphero Play app. Use the joystick and slingshot controls, tilt your device, or use your voice. Our sports-themed drive modes keep things fun with the ability to swing your device to "golf"*, or flick to "kick" your robot. BLOCK DRIVE PROGRAMMING Learn programming basics by controlling your robot with colorful movement and light blocks. GAMES Use your robot as a controller to shoot your way through space, race your vehicle through a tunnel avoiding obstacles and scoring points, or rotate your ball to destroy a polygon of bricks. Need robots? We know a guy. Visit sphero.com and order today. *This mode is not available on iPads.
Cozmo Robot
This is a real-life robot with a unique personality that evolves as you interact with it. It's designed to be a curious, mischievous, and loyal companion, encouraging play and offering constant surprises. More than just a toy, it acts as a collaborator for fun.
- Evolving personality
- Interactive play
- Curious and mischievous AI
- Movie-like robot experience
- Companion and collaborator
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Say hello to Cozmo, a gifted little guy who’s got a mind of his own and a few tricks up his sleeve. He’s the sweet spot where supercomputer meets loyal sidekick. He’s curiously smart, a little mischievous, and unlike anything ever created. You see, Cozmo is a real-life robot like you've only seen in movies, with a one-of-a-kind personality that evolves the more you hang out. He'll nudge you to play and keep you constantly surprised. More than a companion, Cozmo’s a collaborator. He’s your accomplice in a crazy amount of fun. Some robots just have it all. Cozmo robot required to play. Available at Anki.com. ©2025 Anki, LLC. All rights reserved. Anki, Cozmo, and the Anki and Cozmo logos are registered trademarks of Anki, LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sphero Play at Free against Cozmo Robot's $2.99. Sphero Play also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (69% vs 41%). Cozmo Robot's advantage is chart position (#12 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Sphero Play is free to download; Cozmo Robot costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sphero Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 108, 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 41% of Cozmo Robot's.
| Parameter | Sphero Play | Cozmo Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (37K ratings) — better | 3.5 (108 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 108 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 652 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sphero, Inc. | Digital Dream Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Sphero Play
Cozmo Robot
User reviews
Sphero Play
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and engaging app
- 👍 Great controls and customization
- 🎮 Enjoyable games and activities
- 💡 Compatibility with multiple Sphero products
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔧 Limited features compared to older apps
- 🔋 Concerns about battery life and durability
Cozmo Robot
From 108 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nice
- 💡 Perfect companion for desk
Room to improve
- 🐛 Battery lasts only 2 minutes
- 🐛 App freezes and is unusable
- 🐛 Unable to connect to Cozmo
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Sphero Play
Reported bugs
2 issues- Joystick controls not working as expected
- Alignment issues causing unexpected movement
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Cozmo Robot
Reported bugs
3 issues- App asks for an update that doesn't exist
- App gets stuck on 'waking up Cozmo' screen
- App is laggy and slow
Requested features
2 requests- Update the app to fix connectivity issues
- Restore the free version of the app
In-app purchases
Sphero Play
No in-app purchases
Cozmo Robot
No in-app purchases
