StackChan World vs Reachy Mini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StackChan World
This app allows users to connect with a cute, AI-powered desktop robot. It provides access to the robot's features and enhances the user experience with its open-source hardware and software.
- AI-powered robot interaction
- Open-source hardware and software
- App-based pairing with robot
- Enhanced user fun and features
- Community co-created robot
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·_· StackChan is a super cute desktop robot co-created by M5Stack and the user community. It is powered by AI, and all the hardware and software is open-source. Download the app, pair with your StackChan, and get more fun!
Reachy Mini
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Reachy Mini is the official app for controlling your Reachy Mini Wireless robot directly from your smartphone. Plug it in, connect to Wi-Fi or 5G, sign in with your Hugging Face account, and your robot is ready to go. Reachy Mini brings robotics and AI into an accessible, playful, and fully plug-and-play experience designed for everyone: from curious beginners and families to makers, developers, educators, and AI enthusiasts. Discover a growing ecosystem of interactive applications: - AI conversations - Music and quiz games - Educational experiences for kids - Smart home integrations - Remote monitoring and telepresence The app ecosystem evolves every day thanks to the rise of AI agents and open-source creators building new experiences faster than ever. With the Reachy Mini app, you can use your robot anywhere and: - Talk naturally with AI-powered assistants - Control your robot remotely (access the live camera feed, control head movements and interactions) - Browse and launch community apps instantly No coding experience is required to get started. About Reachy Mini Reachy Mini is an open-source robot created by Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics. The robot comes as a kit with a step-by-step assembly guide designed to make robotics accessible to everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StackChan World at every 6 days against Reachy Mini's fortnightly. Reachy Mini's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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.
StackChan World ships an update every 6 days, Reachy Mini fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StackChan World | Reachy Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | M5Stack Technology Co., Ltd. | Pollen Robotics |
In-app purchases
StackChan World
No in-app purchases
Reachy Mini
No in-app purchases
Questions
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