iRobbie vs Mars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRobbie
Enhance robotic projects with smartphone capabilities. Connect to Arduino, ESP32-CAM, or ESP8266 boards via Bluetooth or WiFi. Utilize object recognition, tracking, and voice control for interactive robot experiences.
- Object recognition and tracking
- ESP32-CAM video surveillance
- Voice and remote control
- Touch screen joystick
- Music playback (Xylophone)
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iRobbie is the revolutionary app that brings a smartphone power to your robotic projects. iRobbie connects via Bluetooth or WiFi to the Arduino, ESP32-CAM or ESP8266 boards. Use the iPhone camera and play with object recognition, object tracking and more. Start learning computer vision and neural networks with iRobbie App! With iRobbie your Arduino robot can recognize and track over 60 objects, get a responsive touch screen joystick and even allow you to play music! With ESP32-CAM you can build your own video surveillance robot and control it through the Internet. For example, with the iRobbie-A app you can send the robot to the kitchen to check if you accidentally left the kettle on the stove! Features: o ESP32-CAM – build your own video surveillance car! o Object Tracker – tap and drag over the object you want to track and your iRobbie robot will follow the object. o iFinder – just tell iRobbie what you want him to find. iRobbie is able to recognize over 60 objects and he will start tracking the object after recognizing it. o Voice Control – you can control your iRobbie robot by telling him here to go. o Remote Control – a responsive touch screen joystick on your iPhone to control the iRobbie robot. o Xylophone – play music with your iRobbie robot. Arduino compatible boards, parts and kits are sold separately. Visit our web-site to find detailed instructions on to build the robots. Arduino is Trademark of Arduino AG, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product.
Mars
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Humanity’s fascination with the Red Planet has never been stronger. With the completely reimagined "Mars: Curiosity" app, we bring the frontiers of space exploration directly to your fingertips through a premium, state-of-the-art experience. Witness Mars as if you were standing on its dusty plains. Our latest update introduces a stunning modern interface featuring glassmorphism elements, dynamic background animations, and an overall design language inspired by the future of space travel. WHAT’S NEW & REIMAGINED: SMART SEARCH & DISCOVERY: Quickly find exactly what you’re looking for with our new global search feature in both the Browse and Video sections. IMMERSIVE VIDEO EXPERIENCE: Watch Curiosity’s journey in high-definition with our all-new video player. Now supporting landscape mode for a true cinema feel, smart autoplay with preview protection, and an elegant Apple TV-inspired layout. MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM: Experience a "alive" interface with subtle stars animations, glass-like cards, and haptic feedback that makes exploring feel tactile and premium. KEY FEATURES: EXPLORE (BROWSE): Navigate through hundreds of official NASA photos with ease. Toggle between grid and list views, shuffle your findings, and search specifically for the missions that interest you most. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOW: Lose yourself in the Martian landscape. Browse full-screen, high-resolution imagery that makes you feel truly present on the planet. HD VIDEO ARCHIVE: Dive deep into Gale Crater, learn about Curiosity’s historic achievements, and explore over 50 years of Martian research through curated video content. INTERACTIVE GALLERY: Examine every detail with intuitive pinch-to-zoom gestures and high-contrast viewing modes. 3D MODELS: Step into the third dimension with interactive models that bring Martian topography and hardware to life. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated space enthusiast, Mars: Curiosity provides a compact, powerful, and visually stunning window into the future of our species on another world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mars at Free against iRobbie's $5.99. Mars also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). iRobbie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 32 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Mars is free to download; iRobbie costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
iRobbie ships an update every 6 weeks, Mars every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRobbie | Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 32 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 395 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MCV Palo Alto LLC | Alparslan Topbas |
In-app purchases
iRobbie
No in-app purchases
Mars
No in-app purchases









