Comparison

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ vs HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

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

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

Engage with exclusive content, participate in discussions, and win prizes through interactive polls and forum posts. This platform offers a direct connection to creators and a community for fans.

Highlights
  • View posts, likes, and comments
  • Earn rewards and prizes with free tokens
  • Vote in interactive polls
  • Create forum posts
  • Watch exclusive content
  • Auto-renewing monthly subscription
Features
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This app Lets you view posts, like and comment while on the go. Use your free tokens for rewards and prizes, vote in interactive polls, create forum posts to interact with other members and watch exclusive new content from Mat Armstrong and the team. HWBT+ Membership is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.hwbtplus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hwbtplus.com/privacy Competition Rules: https://www.hwbtplus.com/competition-terms Subscription Terms: https://www.hwbtplus.com/subscription-terms

Screenshots

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+4 screens
HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ at none against HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)'s 1. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 1). HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ versus HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLEGOHWBT Plus Ltd

Customer experience

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

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

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

Subscriptions1
  • HWBT+ membership$12.991 Month

Questions

Is LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) free?
HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)?
HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) is rated higher. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) have ads?
Neither LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ nor HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, and HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) weekly. Most recently, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) on October 25, 2026.

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