# SmartRogic vs Voki for Education

The clearest difference is rating: SmartRogic at 5.0 against Voki for Education's 3.3. SmartRogic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 28). Voki for Education's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (73 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voki for Education sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. SmartRogic asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartRogic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voki for Education has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartRogic ships an update every 18 months, Voki for Education every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRogic | Voki for Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrogic/id942989165/reviews)** | [3.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voki-for-education/id1106010700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBOROBO Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/942989164) | [Oddcast Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385242081) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrogic/id942989165)

This educational app allows users to control robots using a graphical interface instead of text-based programming. Connect hardware chips and utilize flow control to create programs, manage functions, and adjust detailed hardware operations.

**Highlights:** Graphical User Interface for programming, Connect and control robot hardware chips, Flow control for program logic, Download, run, and stop robot functions, Copy, paste, and delete program elements, Save and load program configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Voki for Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voki-for-education/id1106010700)

Create and share customizable speaking avatars to enhance classroom instruction and student engagement. This tool offers a fun way to introduce technology, encourage imagination, and improve lesson comprehension. It's ideal for language classes and helps even shy students express themselves.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of customizable avatars, Voice recording or text-to-speech, Customizable clothing and accessories, Background selection or upload, Sharing via email and social networks, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dai | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hiro_214 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kentaro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abigail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chloe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gena_2300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mina_616 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yuni_629 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kamemon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pete_59 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DonaldTrump | $0.99 | one-time |
| VladimirPutin | $0.99 | one-time |
| CockerSpaniel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moses | $0.99 | one-time |
| Einstein | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jane_1321 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AlaskanMalamute | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meagan_3372 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephie_656 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Squeaks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grandma_420 | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuestionmarkSymbol_37209 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GeorgeWashington | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fairy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dana | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALL Products | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging for students
- 👍 Useful for education
- 👍 Handy for assignments
- 👍 Motivates students
- 👍 Fun to share creations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Slow and confusing
- 👎 Free for students but restricted
- 👎 App is garbage
- 👎 Focus on avatars over functions
- 👎 Can give viruses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pressing play button
- App crashes when trying to play recorded voice
- App crashes after attempting recording playback
- App crashes every time user presses play
- App crashes when trying to download video/audio

**Requested features**

- More characters available for free
- Fairytale characters in app
- Career characters in app
- Ability to move avatar position
- More production features (lighting)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRogic free?

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

### Is Voki for Education free?

Voki for Education is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRogic or Voki for Education?

SmartRogic is rated higher. SmartRogic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Voki for Education averages 3.3 from 73 ratings.

### Do SmartRogic or Voki for Education have ads?

Neither SmartRogic nor Voki for Education shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRogic or Voki for Education?

SmartRogic ships an update every 18 months, and Voki for Education every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartRogic was updated on July 28, 2026 and Voki for Education on September 19, 2026.

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