Comparison

SublueGo vs POWERUP 4.0

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

Head to head
About

SublueGo

Control underwater devices with your phone. Features include a safety lock, self-cleaning for the propeller, and automatic device self-checking. Adjust speed settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Device connection via Bluetooth
  • Safety lock for prevention of danger
  • Self-cleaning function for propeller
  • Automatic device self-checking
  • Adjustable speed settings
Features
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Connect Device: 1.Please make sure that the device is fully charged and is turned on. 2.Please make sure that the Bluetooth function of your mobile phone is enabled. 3.Use the mobile app to scan the QR code or search Bluetooth name on the device for connection. Safety lock: During transportation, consignment of the device, or in case of untended use by children, we recommend the use of safety lock to prevent danger. Self-cleaning: When thorough cleaning is needed for the propeller, we recommend the use of self-cleaning function. Self-checking: Before using the self-checking function, we recommend that the user connect the device to his/her mobile phone. The mobile app will automatically check the status of the device. Speed settings: Changing speed according to user demand. Please refer to Device User Guide.

About

POWERUP 4.0

Transform paper airplanes into smart, controllable flying machines. Experience smooth, intuitive flight with advanced sensors and dual motors. Master aerobatics, track flight data, and enjoy night flying with optional LEDs.

Highlights
  • On-board flight computer
  • Gyro and accelerometer sensors
  • Dual thrust vectoring motors
  • Auto-looping aerobatics
  • Real-time flight analytics
  • Optional LED lights
  • Wheeled takeoff and landing
Features
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POWERUP 4.0 is the smartest, most intuitive paper plane kit we’ve ever made. It makes it possible to fly with ease and smoothness in a variety of conditions. Say goodbye to nosedives and choppy flights. We’ve added a new on-board flight computer and 2 new sensors: gyro and accelerometer, combined with 2 thrust vectoring motors. That means flying POWERUP 4.0 is smoother than ever, and can now do all this: That’s right. POWERUP 4.0 can auto-loop. So you can master tricks and awesome aerobatics by simply pressing a button. We’ve added 2 high speed motors to POWERUP 4.0. That means you’ve got double the thrust, additional maneuvering possibilities, and sharper turns. And together with the flight assist, you can fly just about anything Now you can learn to fly like a pro. We’re showing you real-time analytics including heading direction, thrust level and turning angles. We’ve made it a lot easier and way cooler to fly POWERUP 4.0 at night. Optional LED lights will enable you to light up the night - making for awesome visuals and round-the-clock fun. 2 rear wheels and 1 front wheel give your paper plane more style and make for easier takeoff and landing. They also make it possible to launch off of a surface rather than hand-launching. We partnered with the best RC hobby vloggers on the planet – FliteTest! They have put together their incredibly creative minds to develop a foam jet inspired by the F22 for the 4.0. It is made from a special laser cut foam board they created and make in the USA. Intuitive control makes it easy to fly. Simply tilt your phone in the direction you want your plane to fly. It’s really that easy. POWERUP is an incredibly helpful tool when it comes to teaching and learning aeronautics. Students can test multiple designs, analyze their work and improve their planes. Through trial and error, they can understand what makes their plane fly smoother, longer and farther- key lessons in airplane design.

Screenshots

SublueGo4 screens
POWERUP 4.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: POWERUP 4.0 at 3.8 against SublueGo's 2.2. POWERUP 4.0 also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SublueGo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

POWERUP 4.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POWERUP 4.0 has 125 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of SublueGo's written reviews are positive against 45% of POWERUP 4.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SublueGo ships an update every 2 months, POWERUP 4.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SublueGo versus POWERUP 4.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSublueGoPOWERUP 4.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)3.8 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSublue Underwater AI Co., LtdTailor Toys LTD

Customer experience

SublueGo

All ratings17 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

POWERUP 4.0

All ratings125 ratings
Positive67.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative43.3%

In-app purchases

None

SublueGo

No in-app purchases

None

POWERUP 4.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SublueGo free?
SublueGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POWERUP 4.0 free?
POWERUP 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SublueGo or POWERUP 4.0?
POWERUP 4.0 is rated higher. SublueGo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while POWERUP 4.0 averages 3.8 from 125 ratings.
Do SublueGo or POWERUP 4.0 have ads?
Neither SublueGo nor POWERUP 4.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SublueGo or POWERUP 4.0?
SublueGo ships an update every 2 months, and POWERUP 4.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, SublueGo was updated on October 25, 2026 and POWERUP 4.0 on October 27, 2026.

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