iRobbie vs Workshop for NodeMCU
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.
Workshop for NodeMCU
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This app is based on NodeMCU (ESP8266 MCU) development board. All the codes provided are written in C. It is suitable for hobbyist or students. Features 1. Display projects * Character LCM 16x2 * Graphic LCD 84x48 * I2C OLED 96x64 * SPI OLED 96x64 2. Sensors Projects * 18b20 temperature sensor * DHT11 sensor * MPU6050 sensor * BMP180 pressure sensor * Pulse sensor 3. Automation projects * Automation using Wifi * Automation using Google assistant * Automation using iOS shortcuts app 4. IoT projects * Environment sensor IoT 5. Miscellaneous Projects * Rotary encoder Trademark All trade names mentioned in this app or the other documentation provided by this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder. This app is not related or affiliated in any way these companies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Workshop for NodeMCU at Free against iRobbie's $5.99. iRobbie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Workshop for NodeMCU is free to download; iRobbie costs $5.99 up front. Workshop for NodeMCU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iRobbie asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRobbie ships an update every 6 weeks, Workshop for NodeMCU every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRobbie | Workshop for NodeMCU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 395 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCV Palo Alto LLC | Siu Yuen Ho |
In-app purchases
iRobbie
No in-app purchases
Workshop for NodeMCU
- 18b20 sensor$1.99
- MPU6050 sensor$1.99
- DHT11 sensor$1.99
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- BMP180 pressure sensor$1.99
- Pulse sensor$1.99
- Rotary encoder$1.99
- Automation using Wifi$3.99
- Automation (Google assistant)$3.99
- Automation (shortcuts app)$3.99
- Environment sensor IoT$3.99
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