SunFounder Controller vs BOTzie
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.
BOTzie
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BOTzie allows you to control Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connected robot cars, drones, and smart hardware wirelessly using your phone. Whether you are into Robotics, STEM Learning, IoT Experiments, DIY Projects, or Remote Vehicles, BOTzie gives you seamless and precise control through multiple control modes. Key Features: • Smooth remote and joystick-based movement control • Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support • Terminal mode for sending direct commands • Live graph view for sensor and telemetry monitoring • Voice control for supported movement commands • Downloadable sketch files for supported kits • STOP / RESUME style safety actions • Clean and intuitive interface • Great for STEM education, robotics practice, IoT testing, and DIY automation Compatible with AI & Robotics Kit, AI & IoT Kit, and other supported Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth robotics projects.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BOTzie at every 6 weeks against SunFounder Controller's every 3 months. SunFounder Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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.
SunFounder Controller ships an update every 3 months, BOTzie every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunFounder Controller | BOTzie |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | STEMbotix Private Limited |
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
BOTzie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunFounder Controller
No in-app purchases
BOTzie
No in-app purchases
