Comparison

SmartRogic vs ARALinks eReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartRogic

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
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1. Program Instruction - SmartRogic is program App for robot controlling. It is not the text style but the Grapic User Interface. - The App is the program tool that controls the robot by connecting the chips that can control the H/W and flow control. 2. Screen composition and Function - Chip group is located at the left hand side and the programmable chips are appealed by clicking the chip. - Focus mark that is white bar at the right of the chip is appealed clicking the chip in the work space. - Four function icons that are download, run, stop and setting are located at top of the screen. - There is spanner shaped icon having copy, paste or delete function. - The icon that has delete all program in the screen or function tap is located at right lower side. - Main tap located upper of the screen is the place where the program can be written and the function can be created with + tap. - Setting has bluetooth connection, save and load function as App version. - Each chip has the option dialog that can control detail operation of H/W double clicking the chip.

About

ARALinks eReader

This application allows users to access and interact with specialized digital textbooks. It enhances traditional eBooks with interactive features and assessments designed for classroom use, offering a more dynamic learning experience.

Highlights
  • Access Aralinks eBooks
  • Interactive features
  • Varied assessment types
  • Download eBooks
  • Classroom use
Features
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The Aralinks eReader is designed for Aralinks ebooks. What are Aralinks eBooks? While most eBooks only provide you digital copies of your print books, Aralinks eBooks are here to prove there’s more to using eBooks in class than merely browsing through the pages. Aralinks eBooks are equipped with interactive features, including varied assessment types for the different exercises found in your textbooks, making it easy for you to upgrade the way digital books are used in the classroom! Find out why Aralinks eBook is not your typical eBook by clicking these links: bit.ly/aralinksebooksavp bit.ly/aralinksebooksinfographic Install the Aralinks eReader now to download your Aralinks eBooks! Note: Log-in credentials for this app are provided to each client school upon purchase of Aralinks eBooks.

Screenshots

ARALinks eReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartRogic at 5.0 against ARALinks eReader's 4.3. SmartRogic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). ARALinks eReader's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartRogic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARALinks eReader has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRogic ships an update every 18 months, ARALinks eReader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartRogic versus ARALinks eReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRogicARALinks eReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews—44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBOROBO Co.,LtdPPH Digital Media Production, Inc.

Customer experience

SmartRogic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ARALinks eReader

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative48.3%

In-app purchases

None

SmartRogic

No in-app purchases

None

ARALinks eReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartRogic free?
SmartRogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARALinks eReader free?
ARALinks eReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartRogic or ARALinks eReader?
SmartRogic is rated higher. SmartRogic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ARALinks eReader averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.
Do SmartRogic or ARALinks eReader have ads?
Neither SmartRogic nor ARALinks eReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartRogic or ARALinks eReader?
SmartRogic ships an update every 18 months, and ARALinks eReader every 7 months. Most recently, SmartRogic was updated on July 28, 2026 and ARALinks eReader on June 10, 2026.

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