robo vs HID HOP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
robo
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Touch Bionics’ robo-limb™ mobile application provides owners of the corresponding robo-limb hardware with a quick and easy method to test and diagnose the hardware. Features: • Instantly access 12 quick grips and effortlessly control the robo-limb with the single tap of your mobile device • Activate a hand health check to ensure the robo-limb is properly functioning • Apply firmware updates as they become available Requirements and Restrictions • Touch Care Portal login is required to activate robo-limb software • robo-limb mobile application is compatible with robo-limb devices Touch Bionics is a provider of world-leading prosthetic technologies and supporting services designed to achieve positive outcomes for people with upper limb deficiencies. Our products include multi-articulating prosthetic finger and hand solutions, as well as passive functional silicone prostheses that closely match the natural appearance of the wearer. For more information, please visit our website at www.touchbioncis.com. © Copyright 2008-2018 Touch Bionics Inc. and Touch Bionics Ltd. All rights reserved.
HID HOP
Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer. Control your device from a distance with features like media controls and secure PIN protection. Works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.
- Full keyboard with special keys
- Precision trackpad with tap-to-click
- Media controls
- Secure PIN-protected connection
- Low-latency response
- Works with any USB HID computer
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer with HID-HOP. Connect to the HID-HOP USB dongle via Bluetooth and control your computer from across the room – perfect for presentations, media centers, or couch computing. FEATURES: • Full keyboard with special keys and shortcuts • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click and scrolling • Media controls for play/pause, volume, and track navigation • Secure PIN-protected connection with encrypted Bluetooth • Low-latency response for smooth, real-time control • Works with any computer that supports USB HID devices REQUIREMENTS: • HID-HOP USB dongle (nRF52840-based hardware) • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • iOS 15.0 or later HOW IT WORKS: 1. Plug the HID-HOP dongle into your computer's USB port 2. Open the app and scan for your dongle 3. Enter your security PIN to pair 4. Start typing and controlling! The dongle appears as a standard USB keyboard and mouse to your computer – no drivers or software installation required. Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for: • Home theater and media center control • Presentations and meetings • Controlling computers from a distance • Accessibility and convenience Open source firmware available at github.com/nathanabrewer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HID HOP at weekly against robo's every 9 months. robo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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.
robo ships an update every 9 months, HID HOP weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | robo | HID HOP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Touch Bionics, Inc. | Nathan Brewer |
In-app purchases
robo
No in-app purchases
HID HOP
No in-app purchases
