Comparison

HEBI Mobile I/O vs asMagic

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

Head to head
About

HEBI Mobile I/O

This application acts as a network device, providing analog and digital feedback, along with inertial measurements for controlling custom robots. It integrates with HEBI APIs and tools, allowing programming in various languages and utilizing ARKit for pose estimation.

Highlights
  • Analog and digital input control
  • Inertial measurement data
  • ARKit 6DOF pose estimation
  • Integration with HEBI APIs
  • Network device functionality
  • Remote command sending
Features
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HEBI Robotics creates components that allow you to create custom robots quickly, and the HEBI APIs enable you to program these robots using your favorite programming language. The HEBI Mobile IO App is another component in this ecosystem; it integrates with HEBI APIs and tools to provide analog and digital inputs that can be used to control these robots. More information about HEBI robotic components can be found at http://hebi.us, and technical documentation for programming robots using these APIs is provided at http://docs.hebi.us. HEBI Mobile IO shows up as a network device that provides analog and digital "feedback" information, similar to the HEBI IO Board, as well as inertial measurements. This feedback can be accessed using the MATLAB, C, C++, and Python APIs for HEBI components, available for download at http://docs.hebi.us. You can also send commands from these APIs to alter the state and configuration of the HEBI Mobile IO app. Additionally, the camera is used in combination with Apple's ARKit technology to provide a full 6DOF pose estimate of the device as it is moved through the world. NOTE: This app is only useful in combination with HEBI APIs and tools, and does not provide utility as a standalone app.

About

asMagic

This utility app turns your Apple device into a robotics research and learning tool. It enables multi-modal data collection, real-time streaming of AR and IMU data, and intuitive control of external robots. Experiment with teleoperation and human-robot interaction through features like joystick control and body tracking.

Highlights
  • Multi-modal data collection
  • Real-time AR/IMU data streaming
  • Robot model exploration
  • Joystick control
  • Human body tracking
  • Teleoperation experiments
Features
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asMagic transforms your Apple device into a powerful tool for robotics research and learning. With support for multi-modal data collection, real-time streaming, and intuitive control, it connects your device with external robots and tools in a seamless way. Explore robot models, record synchronized sensor data, and stream AR and IMU data in real time. asMagic also supports joystick control and human body tracking, making it easier than ever to experiment with teleoperation and human-robot interaction.

Screenshots

HEBI Mobile I/O2 screens
asMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEBI Mobile I/O at none against asMagic's 2. HEBI Mobile I/O also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). asMagic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. asMagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HEBI Mobile I/O asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HEBI Mobile I/O against 5.0 for asMagic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEBI Mobile I/O has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEBI Mobile I/O ships an update every 3 months, asMagic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HEBI Mobile I/O versus asMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEBI Mobile I/OasMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB580 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEBI Robotics, Inc.Shenzhen AncoraSpring Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

HEBI Mobile I/O

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

asMagic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HEBI Mobile I/O

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

asMagic

One-time2
  • Support Us$2.99
  • Extra Support$9.99

Questions

Is HEBI Mobile I/O free?
HEBI Mobile I/O is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is asMagic free?
asMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEBI Mobile I/O or asMagic?
HEBI Mobile I/O and asMagic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do HEBI Mobile I/O or asMagic have ads?
Neither HEBI Mobile I/O nor asMagic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEBI Mobile I/O or asMagic?
HEBI Mobile I/O ships an update every 3 months, and asMagic every 3 weeks. Most recently, HEBI Mobile I/O was updated on September 14, 2026 and asMagic on July 8, 2026.

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