LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ vs HoverBots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+
Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with realistic driving controls and interactive features. Engage in challenges, unlock achievements, and enjoy authentic sound effects for a new level of play.
- Realistic multi-function control mode
- One-touch screen control schemes
- Challenges and achievements
- Unlockable badges
- Inspiring videos
- Authentic sound effects
- Real-time data
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"Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to a new level of awesome realism: • Get a uniquely designed experience for each LEGO Technic CONTROL+ model. • Drive your models with razor-sharp realism with the multi-function control mode. • Try alternative control schemes with the one-touch screen. • Test your handling skills, complete challenges, unlock badges and watch inspiring videos in Challenges & Achievements mode. • Enjoy authentic sound effects, controls, features and functions – plus real-time data. Here are some models you can connect to the CONTROL+ app... • LEGO Technic Batmobile™ Tumbler (42239) • LEGO Technic Lamborghini Revuelto Super Sports Car (42214) • LEGO Technic Porsche GT4 e-Performance Race Car (42176) • LEGO Technic Off-Road Buggy (42124) • LEGO Technic 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler (42114) • LEGO Technic App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car (42109) • LEGO Technic Liebherr R 9800 (42100) • LEGO Technic 4X4 X-Treme Off-Roader (42099) … and the list keeps growing! (Remember that each of these sets is sold separately.) Every model gets its own unique CONTROL+ experience. Whether it’s a rally car, a 4X4, or even a six-wheeler – and whether it has a boom, an arm, or a bucket – you’ll be able to command it with incredible precision and realism. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. For app support, contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details, refer to http://service.LEGO.com/contactus The Dark Knight Trilogy and all related characters and elements are © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. The “Lamborghini” and “Lamborghini Bull and Shield” trademarks, copyrights, designs and models are used under license from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A, Italy. © 2025 Gameloft. All Rights Reserved. All manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. Porsche GT4 e-Performance under license of Porsche AG. BBC logo™ and © BBC 1996. Top Gear logo™ and © BBC 2005. Licensed by BBC Studios. “Liebherr” is a trademark of Liebherr-International AG, used under license by LEGO System A/S. The Volvo trademarks (word and device) are registered trademarks of Volvo Trademark Holding AB and are used pursuant to a license. We will utilize your personal information to manage your account and review anonymized data to provide a safe, contextualized and excellent LEGO experience. You can learn more here: https://www.LEGO.com/privacy-policy - https://www.LEGO.com/legal/notices-and-policies/terms-of-use-for-lego-apps/ Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group."
HoverBots
Build and program two-wheeled robots that balance themselves. Use a Bluetooth-enabled device to control, adjust settings, and create custom programs for your creations. Explore three distinct operational modes for interactive robotic fun.
- Build and program six different robots
- Robots balance on two wheels
- Remote control via Bluetooth
- Adjust balance settings
- Three operational modes: Remote Control, Balance Settings, Programming
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ABOUT ROBOTICS: SMART MACHINES - HOVERBOTS The HoverBots kit allows you to build and program six amazing robots that balance on two wheels! With this app installed on a supported Bluetooth-enabled device, you can remotely control, program, and adjust the balance settings of your robots. HOW TO USE: Position the balancing robot model with its wheels on a smooth floor in an open area. Turn on the switch and hold the model upright with its weight on the floor until you feel its motors turning. Then the model will start balancing on its own. Open the app on your device. Establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robotic base unit. There are three different modes: Remote Control, Balance Settings, and Programming. Refer to the product manual for more details. ***** Questions or suggestions for improvements: Mail to apps@kosmos.de We are looking forward to your feedback! *****
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ at 69% against HoverBots's 0%. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 29). HoverBots's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of HoverBots's.
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, HoverBots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ | HoverBots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9.3K ratings) — better | 3.1 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.0 GB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEGO | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+
HoverBots
Bugs and requests
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+
Reported bugs
5 issues- App gets stuck in firmware update loop
- Incorrect motor activation during calibration
- Bluetooth connection randomly drops
- Steering and throttle controls are swapped
- App crashes when losing a battle race
Requested features
5 requests- Custom control profiles for user-built models
- Support for MFi controllers
- Ability to edit saved movements
- Configurable control schemes
- Improved firmware update process
HoverBots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+
No in-app purchases
HoverBots
No in-app purchases
Questions
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