RoboPad vs The Data Channel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoboPad
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【fix】 fix select button's bug. 【new】 add tab button! This app is ssh client controlling with game controller UI. Just connect to robot's microcomputer (SSH). You can use terminal to run robot program. The controller has setting mode that ables you to edit your commands to any button you like on the game controller. If you have any question or request, please DM to me on twitter or Facebook. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nakarinrin0528 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iko.nakari
The Data Channel
Access educational content on data science and analytics through a subscription service. Learn at your own pace with flexible plan options and manage your subscription easily.
- Subscription-based learning
- Flexible plan lengths
- Manage subscriptions via iTunes
- Free trial periods
- Content for data professionals
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Learn data on your terms: at home or on the go. The Data Channel offers a subscription service that you can subscribe to using your Apple ID. You can subscribe **plan lengths, weekly, monthly, yearly**. You'll be charged as a recurring transaction through your iTunes account starting at the end of your free trial (unless you cancel during the free trial). Payment automatically renews unless you cancel your account at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime, or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account. Terms of Service: https://odeum.io/terms/subscriber-tos.html Privacy Policy: https://odeum.io/terms/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoboPad at none against The Data Channel's 2. RoboPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. The Data Channel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. RoboPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
RoboPad ships an update every 2 days, The Data Channel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoboPad | The Data Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iko Nakari | Andy Leonard Training, Inc. |
In-app purchases
RoboPad
No in-app purchases
The Data Channel
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Basic Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year
Questions
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