R.E.V. vs Sphero Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R.E.V.
Engage in thrilling ground-to-air combat by controlling advanced robotic vehicles. Choose to command a car or a drone and face off against AI opponents in a dynamic battle platform. Experience intense battles with real-time updates and strategic weapon selection.
- Drone vs. Car Combat
- BeaconSense™ GPS Tracking
- AI Opponent Battles
- Campaign Mode
- Strategic Weapon Selection
- Real-time Battle Updates
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WARNING: AIR STRIKES IMMINENT The expansive R.E.V.™ battle platform has taken to the skies. Drone vs. Car Combat: YOU pick a side. Each vehicle comes equipped with advanced robotics and BeaconSense™ GPS tracking, allowing for true ground-to-air combat. Take command of either vehicle with your mobile device and enter the R.E.V™ Realm, where you’ll be hunted by a legion of ruthless computer-controlled A.I. Drivers. Do you have what it takes to survive? New Features • Quick and easy set up: Simply scan either vehicle with your mobile device to connect • Battle Anywhere: R.E.V.™ can be played on any surface, no track or floor mat required! • All new campaign mode: new worlds, new enemies, new challenges • Revamped Artificial Intelligence makes battles even more challenging • Powerful Weapons - Strategically pick your weapons before a battle to ensure complete victory • Insane Speed - R.E.V.™ is fast! Get real time battle and damage updates as you drive! • Immersive Battles - Each car has intense sound effects to create an immersive battle environment. App requires R.E.V.™ or R.E.V. AIR™ devices to function Learn more: wowwee.com/rev wowwee.com/rev-air Troubleshooting: wowweezone.com Disclaimer: R.E.V™ and R.E.V AIR™ are independent from each other and do not offer complete compatibility. Please check in app game modes for more info R.E.V™ App is a virtual gaming platform that supports both R.E.V.™ and R.E.V AIR™ by WowWee®. Immerse yourself in the world of R.E.V.™. Battle your friends or AI opponents.
Sphero Play
Control and play with various Sphero robots using a single application. Explore multiple drive modes, engage in robot-controlled games, and learn basic programming through a block-based interface.
- Multiple drive modes (joystick, tilt, voice)
- Robot-controlled games
- Block Drive programming
- Sports-themed drive modes
- Voice control
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Drive and play games from ONE app with your Sphero Mini, Sphero 2.0, SPRK, SPRK+, BOLT, and BOLT+. Connect and control your robots with several exciting drive modes, use your robot as a controller to play games, or try out Block Drive for an intro to programming with colorful blocks. Features include: DRIVE MODES Drive your robots several ways with the Sphero Play app. Use the joystick and slingshot controls, tilt your device, or use your voice. Our sports-themed drive modes keep things fun with the ability to swing your device to "golf"*, or flick to "kick" your robot. BLOCK DRIVE PROGRAMMING Learn programming basics by controlling your robot with colorful movement and light blocks. GAMES Use your robot as a controller to shoot your way through space, race your vehicle through a tunnel avoiding obstacles and scoring points, or rotate your ball to destroy a polygon of bricks. Need robots? We know a guy. Visit sphero.com and order today. *This mode is not available on iPads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R.E.V. at 9.3 against Sphero Play's 15.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
R.E.V. ships an update every 5 weeks, Sphero Play every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | R.E.V. | Sphero Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (37K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 69.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 37K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WowWee Group Limited | Sphero, Inc. |
Customer experience
R.E.V.
Sphero Play
User reviews
R.E.V.
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and entertaining
- 👍 Fun to play with friends/family
- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 💡 Awesome cars and drones
- 🤖 Impressive AI opponents
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🎮 Difficult controls
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤖 AI opponents not challenging enough
Sphero Play
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and engaging app
- 👍 Great controls and customization
- 🎮 Enjoyable games and activities
- 💡 Compatibility with multiple Sphero products
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔧 Limited features compared to older apps
- 🔋 Concerns about battery life and durability
Bugs and requests
R.E.V.
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Cars/drones won't connect to app
- Keyboard gets stuck on screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- More campaign levels and game modes
- Online multiplayer
- Ability to customize cars/drones
- Improved naming system
- Better tracking and object detection for drone
Sphero Play
Reported bugs
2 issues- Joystick controls not working as expected
- Alignment issues causing unexpected movement
Requested features
4 requests- More games and activities
- Support for additional Sphero products (e.g. Ollie, BB-8)
- Improved aiming and control precision
- Camera integration to see the Sphero's view
In-app purchases
R.E.V.
No in-app purchases
Sphero Play
No in-app purchases









