Comparison

Viam Robotics vs Drive Net

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

Head to head

Viam Robotics

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.07 ratingsView app →

About

Viam Robotics

Control and connect to smart machines running on Viam directly from your mobile device. Manage your robotics projects remotely and efficiently.

Highlights

Connect to smart machines
Control smart machines
Mobile device control
Remote machine management

Features

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With this application you can connect to and control your smart machines running on Viam directly from your mobile device. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. https://www.viam.com/terms https://www.viam.com/privacy [:mav: 1.13.0]

About

Drive Net

Features

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Drive Net is a companion app for compatible RC devices, offering a smooth and connected mobile experience. With Drive Net, users can access live video from the device, listen to on-device audio, use interactive control features, and check device status in real time through a clear and intuitive interface.

Screenshots

Viam Robotics4 screens

Drive Net3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Viam Robotics at none against Drive Net's 4. Drive Net's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drive Net sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Viam Robotics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viam Robotics ships an update every 3 weeks, Drive Net weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Viam Robotics versus Drive Net: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Viam Robotics	Drive Net
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (7 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	7 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	17.6	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	65 MB	51 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Viam, Inc.	NODISTANCE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Viam Robotics

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Drive Net

One-time4

100 Coins$1.00
500 Coins$5.00
1000 Coins$10.00

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2000 Coins$20.00

Questions

Is Viam Robotics free?

Viam Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Drive Net free?

Drive Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Viam Robotics or Drive Net have ads?

Neither Viam Robotics nor Drive Net shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Viam Robotics or Drive Net?

Viam Robotics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drive Net weekly. Most recently, Viam Robotics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drive Net on October 25, 2026.