RoboRemote vs Robotics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control 6 different robots
- Optimized easy-to-use interfaces
- Record custom command routines
- Save unlimited custom routines
- Supports multiple WowWee robots
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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
Robotics
Control and program robotic models built with specific engineering kits. Utilize Bluetooth connectivity and a visual programming language to script motor movements, sounds, and pauses based on sensor feedback. Includes preloaded programs for various robot models.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote-control mode
- Visual sensor data display
- Script and save programs
- Preloaded robot programs
- Visual programming language
- Sensor-triggered program segments
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For use with the engineering kits “Robotics: Smart Machines”, “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition”, and “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” by Thames & Kosmos. This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models. App Features • Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection. • Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward. • Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor. • Programming mode lets you script and save programs. • Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit. • A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses. • Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model. • Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features. ***** Suggestions, feature requests, or questions? We look forward to your feedback! Mail to: support@thamesandkosmos.com Updates and news on www.thamesandkosmos.com *****
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RoboRemote at 7.0 against Robotics's 10.3. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoboRemote | Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (239 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better | 13.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 239 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 10.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WowWee Group Limited | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
RoboRemote
Robotics
Bugs and requests
RoboRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Robotics
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when pressing Bluetooth button
- Bluetooth fails to connect on iOS 13+ and iPhone 13
- App disconnects during use and won't reconnect
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Bluetooth button stays grey and non-functional
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- App incompatible with 64-bit Apple requirements
- Programming features don't execute properly
- Robot falls apart when custom designs are used
- Motor only works in reverse direction
- Distance sensor readings not detected by app
Requested features
9 requests- Update app for iOS 13+ and modern iPhone compatibility
- Add external control option without Bluetooth dependency
- Improve app stability and connection reliability
- Provide clearer, more detailed instructions
- Add more coding options and programming features
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- Implement proper customer support system
- Add camera functionality documentation for spy bot variant
- Improve robot speed performance
- Add easy power-off mechanism
In-app purchases
RoboRemote
No in-app purchases
Robotics
No in-app purchases
