Comparison

Osmo Math Buzz vs Sphero Edu Jr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Osmo Math Buzz

Engage in collaborative math practice with up to four players, solving equations to overcome challenges and collect rewards. Designed for children aged 6-10, this app transforms screen time into hands-on learning through interactive play.

Highlights
  • Team-based math practice
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Collaborative play
  • Hands-on learning system
  • Ages 6-10
  • Tangible play with digital learning
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With your team of up to 4 players, solve math equations to get past unfriendly bugs and collect all of the honey in the garden. TEAM UP TO PRACTICE YOUR MATH SKILLS Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and teamwork with a friend! EXPLORE CORE LEARNING SUBJECTS THROUGH PLAY Designed for children ages 6-10 to build skills through fun collaborative play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO LEARNING TIME Osmo’s unique technology transforms your tablet into a hands-on learning system! *Play your favourite Osmo Math Buzz on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo combines healthy screen time and tangible play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo.

About

Sphero Edu Jr

This app allows users to connect to a robot and customize its actions using visual programming blocks. Create mazes, play games, and compose music while learning fundamental coding logic.

Highlights
  • Block programming interface
  • Customize lights, sounds, and movements
  • Create mazes and games
  • Learn basic programming logic
  • Classic and new drive modes
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With Sphero Edu Jr you can connect to your indi and customize its behavior with simple yet powerful programming blocks. By coding the lights, sounds, and movements of indi, you can create unique mazes, play games, write simple songs, and ultimately learn the basic logic of programming. Features include: • All new block programming experience, designed for the uniqueness of indi. • Drive modes, including the classic Sphero driving experience and a new mode designed specifically for indi.

Screenshots

Osmo Math Buzz4 screens
Sphero Edu Jr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sphero Edu Jr at 3.6 against Osmo Math Buzz's 3.0. Sphero Edu Jr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (44% vs 13%). Osmo Math Buzz's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (143 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Osmo Math Buzz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sphero Edu Jr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sphero Edu Jr holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Math Buzz has 143 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Osmo Math Buzz's written reviews are positive against 44% of Sphero Edu Jr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Math Buzz ships an update every 2 months, Sphero Edu Jr every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Osmo Math Buzz versus Sphero Edu Jr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Math BuzzSphero Edu Jr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (143 ratings)3.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlaySphero, Inc.

Customer experience

Osmo Math Buzz

All ratings143 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative73.3%

Sphero Edu Jr

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Osmo Math Buzz

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes on Osmo logo
  • App does not load
  • App crashes during gameplay
  • Lost progress after crashes
  • Login issues and purchase restoration problems
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  • Reader not recognizing tiles
  • Screen freezes after selecting base
  • App not loading past white Osmo screen
  • Progress data disappeared
  • IAP unlock button not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fix the app loading issue
  • Improve app stability
  • Make the game more engaging
  • Provide clearer instructions
  • Ensure progress is saved
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  • Make trial cancellation easier
  • Address wasp behavior randomness
  • Update app for current devices

Sphero Edu Jr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Osmo Math Buzz

One-time2
  • 3-day trial of Math BuzzFree
  • Unlock Math Buzz$24.99
None

Sphero Edu Jr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo Math Buzz free?
Osmo Math Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sphero Edu Jr free?
Sphero Edu Jr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Math Buzz or Sphero Edu Jr?
Sphero Edu Jr is rated higher. Osmo Math Buzz averages 3.0 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Sphero Edu Jr averages 3.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Osmo Math Buzz or Sphero Edu Jr have ads?
Neither Osmo Math Buzz nor Sphero Edu Jr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Math Buzz or Sphero Edu Jr?
Osmo Math Buzz ships an update every 2 months, and Sphero Edu Jr every 17 months. Most recently, Osmo Math Buzz was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sphero Edu Jr on October 21, 2026.

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