# HoverBots vs Spin the Wheel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spin the Wheel at 44% against HoverBots's 0%. Spin the Wheel also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 29). HoverBots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin the Wheel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. HoverBots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spin the Wheel holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin the Wheel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HoverBots's written reviews are positive against 44% of Spin the Wheel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HoverBots | Spin the Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverbots/id1480544389/reviews) | **[3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-the-wheel-finger-chooser/id6504558978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682) | [NGUYEN QUY SON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713872645) |

## What reviewers say

### HoverBots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverbots/id1480544389)

Build and program two-wheeled robots that balance themselves. Use a Bluetooth-enabled device to control, adjust settings, and create custom programs for your creations. Explore three distinct operational modes for interactive robotic fun.

**Highlights:** Build and program six different robots, Robots balance on two wheels, Remote control via Bluetooth, Adjust balance settings, Three operational modes: Remote Control, Balance Settings, Programming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spin the Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-the-wheel-finger-chooser/id6504558978)

This app helps you make random decisions with a fun spin wheel. Easily create custom wheels, pick winners with your finger, and get fair results for choices like what to eat or who to pick. It's a quick and engaging way to resolve dilemmas.

**Highlights:** Create and customize spin wheels, Random and fair results, Finger picking for selection, Random ranking and matching, Easy to play interface, Number testing and destiny number

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly vip - Spin the Wheel | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly vip - Spin the Wheel | $4.49 | per year |
| Monthly Upgrade - Spin Wheel | $6.39 | per month |
| Monthly Package - Spin Wheel | $6.39 | per month |
| Monthly Premium -  Spin Wheel | $6.39 | per month |
| Monthly -  Spin the Wheel | $7.99 | per month |
| MonthlyPro -  Spin the Wheel | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade - Spin Wheel | $17.49 | per year |
| Yearly Package - Spin Wheel | $17.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium -  Spin Wheel | $17.49 | per year |
| Yearly -  Spin the Wheel | $21.99 | per year |
| YearlyPro -  Spin the Wheel | $21.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game to play with friends
- 💡 Interesting game modes
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 💰 Requires premium subscription to access full features
- 🚫 Misleading advertising about shock feature

**Reported bugs**

- Chooser feature doesn't work consistently
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add actual shock/vibration feature as advertised
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HoverBots free?

HoverBots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spin the Wheel free?

Spin the Wheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HoverBots or Spin the Wheel?

Spin the Wheel is rated higher. HoverBots averages 3.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Spin the Wheel averages 3.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do HoverBots or Spin the Wheel have ads?

Spin the Wheel shows ads; HoverBots does not.

### Which is updated more often, HoverBots or Spin the Wheel?

HoverBots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spin the Wheel every 3 weeks. Most recently, HoverBots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spin the Wheel on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*