HP Otto vs SpringBlocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HP Otto
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The Official App for HP Robots Otto This App is the official companion for HP Robots Otto, designed to bring robotics, coding, and creativity together in one simple, powerful experience. Control your robot, explore lessons, customize 3D parts, and access the entire Otto ecosystem — all from your mobile device or tablet. --- Key Features Auto‑Connect Bluetooth Turn Otto on and the app, filters and connects instantly across all control and coding modes — zero hassle, zero setup complexity. Learn Access structured lessons, ebooks, activities, and educational content designed for classrooms, workshops, and home learning. Play & Control Drive, animate, and interact with Otto using a modern, intuitive interface. Create your own custom remote control with multiple widgets and layouts. Code Explore coding through icons and words, with ready‑to‑run examples like light shows, follow‑line, sumo, dances, and more. Create & Customize Browse the full 3D library, remix robot parts with the customizer, and personalize your Otto with unique combinations. Cloud Sync Save your projects, robot settings, and customizations to your account and access them across devices. Over‑the‑Air Updates Library updates are delivered wirelessly through the app via WiFi. All‑in‑One Hub Build manuals, assembly guides, demo projects, community links — everything Otto in one place. Offline Mode Use key features even without an internet connection. --- Compatibility This app works exclusively with official HP Robots Otto kits. DIY versions or third‑party hardware are not supported. Before first use, your Otto robot requires a one‑time firmware update via USB with our online flasher. After this initial step, all updates can be installed over the air (OTA) directly from the app.
SpringBlocks
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An education tool running on iPad allowing the user to program a Springbot in a Scratch-like programming tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HP Otto at every 3 months against SpringBlocks's every 7 months. HP Otto also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
HP Otto ships an update every 3 months, SpringBlocks every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HP Otto | SpringBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o. | Springbot |
In-app purchases
HP Otto
No in-app purchases
SpringBlocks
No in-app purchases









