Comparison

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ vs SeaScan

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

SeaScan

Identify marine species in real-time during your visit to Sea Life aquariums. Complete your collection, embark on quests, and learn about ocean life through augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Real-time species recognition
  • Species collection (Aquadex)
  • In-app quests
  • Detailed species information
  • Augmented reality ocean awareness
  • Multilingual content
Features
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AVERTISSEMENT UTILISATEUR Cette application est conçue pour les aquariums Sea Life, nous ne garantissons en aucun cas son bon fonctionnement ailleurs. Reconnaissance L'application SeaScan permet de reconnaitre en temps réel (en mouvement) les espèces que vous rencontrez lors de votre visite à SeaLife, grâce à votre téléphone. Ludique Trouvez le plus d'espèces possibles en complétant votre collection d'espèces, l'Aquadex, et accomplissez des quêtes tout au long de la visite. Fiches espèces Un accès à des informations sur les espèces rencontrées pour mieux comprendre la vie marine, et disponibles en plusieurs langues. Sensibilisation De la sensibilisation aux océans en réalité augmentée, car nous pensons que nous devons protéger les océans et donner des idées à ceux qui, demain, se passionneront pour les océans.

Screenshots

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+4 screens
SeaScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SeaScan at every 8 days against LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s every 2 months. SeaScan also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%). LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s advantage is ratings volume (9.3K vs 42). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ against 4.7 for SeaScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s written reviews are positive against 80% of SeaScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, SeaScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ versus SeaScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+SeaScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.3K ratings)4.7 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEGOTiko Scan

Customer experience

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

All ratings9,297 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative18.5%

SeaScan

All ratings42 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

SeaScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

No in-app purchases

None

SeaScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SeaScan free?
SeaScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or SeaScan?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ and SeaScan are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.3K and 42 ratings respectively.
Do LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or SeaScan have ads?
Neither LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ nor SeaScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or SeaScan?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, and SeaScan every 8 days. Most recently, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and SeaScan on October 15, 2026.

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