# Sphero Play vs Cozmo Robot

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 (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sphero Play | Cozmo Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** | [3.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozmo-robot/id6748243845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 193 MB | 652 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) | [Digital Dream Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/887485917) |

## 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


### Cozmo Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozmo-robot/id6748243845)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Entertainment, #190 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Evolving personality, Interactive play, Curious and mischievous AI, Movie-like robot experience, Companion and collaborator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice
- 💡 Perfect companion for desk

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battery lasts only 2 minutes
- 🐛 App freezes and is unusable
- 🐛 Unable to connect to Cozmo
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App asks for an update that doesn't exist
- App gets stuck on 'waking up Cozmo' screen
- App is laggy and slow

**Requested features**

- Update the app to fix connectivity issues
- Restore the free version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sphero Play free?

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

### Is Cozmo Robot free?

Cozmo Robot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sphero Play or Cozmo Robot?

Sphero Play is rated higher. Sphero Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Cozmo Robot averages 3.5 from 108 ratings.

### Do Sphero Play or Cozmo Robot have ads?

Neither Sphero Play nor Cozmo Robot shows ads.

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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.*