Tobbie vs Yuan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tobbie
Control a specific robot accessory with your iOS device. Navigate mazes, send secret messages using the LED screen, and interact with the robot in various ways. Offers multiple control methods and creative communication tools.
- Remote control via on-screen turntable
- Remote control via device tilt (G-sensor)
- Emoji display
- Text board messaging
- Free style LED drawing
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This application is used to control the Tobbie II Robot (micro:bit official accessory) with your iOS mobile phone. Join in with friends and race to see whose Tobbie can make it through a maze the fastest or use the LED screen to tell a secret to your friends without literally “telling”. Download this cool application now to enjoy the endless possibilities it offers. The main functions include: • Remote Control (using the round turntable on screen) • Remote Control (using the micro:bit G-sensor by tilting the device) • Emoji • Text board (English only) • Free style drawing on LED area
Yuan
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A note-taking app written with a smart stylus. 1. Connect to smart pen 2. Update smart pen writing track in real time 3. Play back writing 4. Smart sharing, print notes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yuan at monthly against Tobbie's every 6 months. Tobbie's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tobbie ships an update every 6 months, Yuan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tobbie | Yuan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HSIAO SHIH PING | HAOU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
In-app purchases
Tobbie
No in-app purchases
Yuan
No in-app purchases
