Comparison

Sphero Play vs Brain Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Brain Training

Features
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Train Your Brain with MathBuddies Turn math into a fun daily habit. MathBuddies combines learning and gameplay to help you improve your mental math, focus, and speed. Whether you want to stay sharp, challenge yourself, or simply enjoy quick brain exercises — MathBuddies makes it easy. Features Interactive Math Challenges Practice through engaging and dynamic exercises. Timed Modes Push your limits and improve your speed. Progress Tracking See your improvement over time. Multiple Difficulty Levels From beginner to advanced. Quick & Addictive Sessions Perfect for playing anytime. What You’ll Practice • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division • Mental Math Why Use MathBuddies? Improve focus and thinking speed Build strong mental math skills Train your brain daily Fun and easy to use Start your brain training today with MathBuddies!

Screenshots

Sphero Play4 screens
Brain Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sphero Play at none against Brain Training's shown. Brain Training's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, Brain Training weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sphero Play versus Brain Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero PlayBrain Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.Bruno Alencar

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

Brain Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Play

No in-app purchases

None

Brain Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphero Play free?
Sphero Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Training free?
Brain Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sphero Play or Brain Training have ads?
Brain Training shows ads; Sphero Play does not.
Which is updated more often, Sphero Play or Brain Training?
Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, and Brain Training weekly. Most recently, Sphero Play was updated on November 1, 2026 and Brain Training on October 31, 2026.

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