# Go for Dash & Dot Robots vs Budge World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go for Dash & Dot Robots at none against Budge World's 10. Go for Dash & Dot Robots also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Budge World's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 158) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Budge World sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Go for Dash & Dot Robots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Budge World holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Budge World has 61K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Go for Dash & Dot Robots's written reviews are positive against 38% of Budge World's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Go for Dash & Dot Robots ships an update every 3 months, Budge World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go for Dash & Dot Robots | Budge World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-dash-and-dot-robots/id928519463/reviews) | **[4.3 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budge-world-learning-and-fun/id1051902027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 158 | **61K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 100 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673101600) | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) |

## What reviewers say

### Go for Dash & Dot Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-dash-and-dot-robots/id928519463)

Control and program your Dash or Dot robot to complete missions, act out stories, and explore the world. This app is the starting point for learning coding and playing with these interactive robots. Designed for children aged 5 and up.

**Highlights:** Full robot control, Program lights and sounds, Set robot personalities, Complete missions, Explore the world with robots, Learn coding basics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to control robots
- 💡 Great for education and coding
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Works great with Dash and Dot
- ✨ Robots are loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- ⚠️ Incompatible with older devices
- 🤔 App needs updates and improvements
- 😞 Customer support unhelpful

**Reported bugs**

- Eye light menu gets smaller
- Internet connection issues for ideas
- App takes long to load
- Green background on launch
- Power button light is bothersome

**Requested features**

- Bring back discontinued robots (Dot, Cue)
- Add camera functionality to see where Dash is going
- Allow typing commands instead of voice
- Add a camera to take pictures
- See what the robot sees on the device


### Budge World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budge-world-learning-and-fun/id1051902027)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Explore over 100 safe and fun learning games for children aged 2-8. Features beloved characters and covers a range of activities from coloring to cooking, all playable offline without ads.

**Highlights:** 100+ learning games, Ad-free experience, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Features popular characters, Develops core skills (ABC, math, creativity), Variety of game types (coloring, cooking, salon)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💡 Variety of games and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing subscription options

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to access content after subscription expires

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited access
- Lower subscription pricing
- Ability to restore previous purchases
- More free content and games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go for Dash & Dot Robots free?

Go for Dash & Dot Robots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Budge World free?

Budge World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Budge World?

Budge World is rated higher. Go for Dash & Dot Robots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Budge World averages 4.3 from 61K ratings.

### Do Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Budge World have ads?

Neither Go for Dash & Dot Robots nor Budge World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Budge World?

Go for Dash & Dot Robots ships an update every 3 months, and Budge World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Go for Dash & Dot Robots was updated on November 6, 2026 and Budge World on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*