SunFounder Controller vs ST Robotics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunFounder Controller
This app acts as a virtual remote control for robot kits powered by ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. It offers customizable controls like radar ranging, tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys for interactive robot operation.
- Virtual remote control
- ESP32 and Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Radar ranging control
- Three-channel tracking
- Customizable control layout
- Sliders, buttons, and arrow keys
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Sunfounder Controller is a virtual remote control APP, used to control ESP32 and Raspberry Pi-based robot kits. The APP integrates controls such as radar ranging, three-channel tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys. Users can customize the arrangement of these controls according to their own preferences.
ST Robotics
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The ST Robotics App enables users to configure and operate various robotic kits and boards from STMicroelectronics, such as the STEVAL-ROBKIT1 robotics evaluation kit. This application facilitates the discovery, connection, and control of these robotic kits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SunFounder Controller at 3 against ST Robotics's 1. SunFounder Controller also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunFounder Controller | ST Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | STMicroelectronics International N.V. |
Bugs and requests
SunFounder Controller
Reported bugs
2 issues- App disconnects and requires reinstallation to reconnect
- Link button is off-screen on iPhone XS Max
Requested features
2 requests- Add a list-box or radio-button widget class
- More warm functions
ST Robotics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunFounder Controller
No in-app purchases
ST Robotics
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SunFounder Controller free?
Is ST Robotics free?
Do SunFounder Controller or ST Robotics have ads?
Which is updated more often, SunFounder Controller or ST Robotics?
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