Comparison

RoboRemote vs Hello Loona

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

Head to head
About

RoboRemote

Control a variety of robotic toys with this application. It offers optimized interfaces for each supported robot and allows you to record and save custom command routines for playback. The app requires a specific dongle to function with the robotic toys.

Highlights
  • Control 6 different robots
  • Optimized easy-to-use interfaces
  • Record custom command routines
  • Save unlimited custom routines
  • Supports multiple WowWee robots
Features
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RoboRemote works with the RobosapienX dongle to control WowWee's robotic toys. Each supported robot has a specifically designed easy to use interface. Features: - Control 6 different robots with one app - Optimized easy to use interfaces - Record custom command routines to play back later - Save as many custom routines as you like Supported robots: - Robosapien™ - Roboraptor™ - Tribot™ - Roborover™ - Roboquad™ - RoboMe™ Developer SDKs to make your own remote apps are available at www.wowweelabs.com For more info on other WowWee Products please visit www.wowwee.com

About

Hello Loona

Control and program a robotic pet with this app. Explore various scenarios, perform talents, play games, and connect with other users in the community.

Highlights
  • Robot control
  • Programming software
  • Talent shows
  • Play games
  • Community interaction
Features
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Loona APP is a mobile control and programming software developed for Loona robots. Rich robot application scenarios are provided in the application. Users can experience various robot control and functions by connecting robots according to software guidance. The robot can be controlled in the APP to perform talent shows, play small games, and also enter the community to communicate with other users.

Screenshots

RoboRemote1 screens
Hello Loona2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Loona at 62% against RoboRemote's 21%. Hello Loona also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). RoboRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoboRemote ships an update every 5 months, Hello Loona every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RoboRemote versus Hello Loona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoboRemoteHello Loona
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (233 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews62.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—233 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWowWee Group LimitedBeijing KEYi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

RoboRemote

All ratings88 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative48.9%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative75.0%

Hello Loona

All ratings233 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.1%

Bugs and requests

RoboRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hello Loona

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App registration verification code not sending
  • Email registration failing
  • QR code scanner unable to focus
  • WiFi connection timeouts and bad gateway errors
  • App forces landscape mode only
Show 9 more
  • Keyboard covers registration buttons
  • App signs users out unexpectedly
  • App requires reinstalling to function
  • Server connection timeouts
  • Robot wheels not turning after minimal use
  • Robot stares at walls instead of following
  • Game ball breaks within days
  • Charging station malfunction
  • Robot making noises when powered off

Requested features

12 requests
  • More games and interactive content
  • Spanish language support
  • Turkish language support
  • Adult-friendly app interface version
  • Camera/photo capture feature
Show 7 more
  • Alarm and wake-up scheduling
  • Customizable behavior schedules
  • Pet interaction capabilities
  • Sleep/rest mode functionality
  • Improved voice command integration
  • Multiple variable types in programming tool
  • Landscape mode toggle for app

In-app purchases

None

RoboRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Loona

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoboRemote free?
RoboRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Loona free?
Hello Loona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoboRemote or Hello Loona have ads?
Neither RoboRemote nor Hello Loona shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoboRemote or Hello Loona?
RoboRemote ships an update every 5 months, and Hello Loona every 5 weeks. Most recently, RoboRemote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hello Loona on October 17, 2026.

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