Comparison

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ vs HoverBots Assembly Instruction

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic multi-function control mode
  • One-touch screen control schemes
  • Challenges and achievements
  • Unlockable badges
  • Inspiring videos
  • Authentic sound effects
  • Real-time data
Features
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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."

About

HoverBots Assembly Instruction

This digital manual provides 3D, step-by-step assembly instructions for building models from the "Robotics: Smart Machines – HoverBots" engineering kit. It guides users through each stage of construction using the included pieces.

Highlights
  • 3D digital assembly instructions
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Model building for HoverBots kit
  • Uses included kit pieces
Features
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A digital manual for use with the “Robotics: Smart Machines – HoverBots” engineering kit by Thames & Kosmos This app offers 3D digital assembly instructions that guide you step by step through building each model in the HoverBots kit. App Features • View step by step instructions that show you how to build the models using the pieces included in the kit ***** Questions or suggestions for improvements: Mail to apps@kosmos.de We are looking forward to your feedback! *****

Screenshots

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+4 screens
HoverBots Assembly Instruction2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ at every 2 months against HoverBots Assembly Instruction's every 37 months. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 6). HoverBots Assembly Instruction's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 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

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

HoverBots Assembly Instruction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, HoverBots Assembly Instruction every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ versus HoverBots Assembly Instruction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+HoverBots Assembly Instruction
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.3K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.3K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEGOFranckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

All ratings9,253 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative18.6%

HoverBots Assembly Instruction

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Assembly Instruction

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

No in-app purchases

None

HoverBots Assembly Instruction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoverBots Assembly Instruction free?
HoverBots Assembly Instruction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HoverBots Assembly Instruction?
HoverBots Assembly Instruction is rated higher. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while HoverBots Assembly Instruction averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HoverBots Assembly Instruction have ads?
Neither LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ nor HoverBots Assembly Instruction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HoverBots Assembly Instruction?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, and HoverBots Assembly Instruction every 37 months. Most recently, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and HoverBots Assembly Instruction on September 11, 2026.

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