RoboPad vs Handit Remote
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
Handit Remote
Control your EV3 robot wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect via Bluetooth to monitor battery, motor status, and receive notifications. Customize controls with virtual joysticks or D-pads for a personalized robot driving experience.
- Bluetooth connectivity to EV3 brick
- Live battery and motor status
- Visual and haptic feedback
- Virtual D-pad and joystick controls
- Customizable button functions
- Motor role and speed assignment
- Discover tab for accessories and actions
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Control your EV3 robot from your iPhone or iPad. No cables or computer required. Features • Connect to your EV3 brick over Bluetooth and see your brick at a glance. Live battery level, active motor count, and which ports are in use or available. • Auto-connect to your saved brick on launch so you're always ready to go. • Stay informed with visual and haptic feedback for low battery, disconnections, and reconnects. • Choose between a virtual on-screen D-pad or joystick to drive your robot from the Controller tab. • Your iPhone or iPad screen is the controller. Physical gamepads and external controllers are not supported. • Customize every controller button in detail: set Horn pitch and volume, tune your Shake phases, or adjust Burst speed and duration, all per button. • Assign each motor a role (Drive or Action) and set its speed independently. • Browse and search the Discover tab for articles on accessories, actions and more. • Personalize the app with exclusive accent color themes and custom app icons. Available in English and Greek.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoboPad at none against Handit Remote's 1. RoboPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Handit Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. RoboPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
RoboPad ships an update every 2 days, Handit Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoboPad | Handit Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iko Nakari | Nikolaos Theodoridis |
In-app purchases
RoboPad
No in-app purchases
Handit Remote
- Handit Pro$8.991 Year
Questions
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