Comparison

R.E.V. vs Robotics

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Drone vs. Car Combat
  • BeaconSense™ GPS Tracking
  • AI Opponent Battles
  • Campaign Mode
  • Strategic Weapon Selection
  • Real-time Battle Updates
Features
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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.

About

Robotics

Control and program robotic models built with specific engineering kits. Utilize Bluetooth connectivity and a visual programming language to script motor movements, sounds, and pauses based on sensor feedback. Includes preloaded programs for various robot models.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote-control mode
  • Visual sensor data display
  • Script and save programs
  • Preloaded robot programs
  • Visual programming language
  • Sensor-triggered program segments
Features
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For use with the engineering kits “Robotics: Smart Machines”, “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition”, and “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” by Thames & Kosmos. This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models. App Features • Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection. • Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward. • Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor. • Programming mode lets you script and save programs. • Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit. • A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses. • Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model. • Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features. ***** Suggestions, feature requests, or questions? We look forward to your feedback! Mail to: support@thamesandkosmos.com Updates and news on www.thamesandkosmos.com *****

Screenshots

R.E.V.3 screens
Robotics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: R.E.V. at 69% against Robotics's 13%. R.E.V. also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R.E.V. ships an update every 5 weeks, Robotics every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
R.E.V. versus Robotics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR.E.V.Robotics
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better10.3
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWowWee Group LimitedFranckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

R.E.V.

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.8%

Robotics

All ratings239 ratings
Positive28.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative82.1%

User reviews

R.E.V.

From App Store reviews

What 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

Robotics

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Fun and engaging building experience
  • 💡 Creative robotics and coding concepts
  • 👍 Works well on older iOS devices
  • 🎯 Educational value for children

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection crashes app repeatedly
  • 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions and devices
  • ❌ App frequently disconnects mid-use
  • 😕 Confusing and poorly written instructions
  • ⚠️ No customer support or app updates

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

Robotics

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when pressing Bluetooth button
  • Bluetooth fails to connect on iOS 13+ and iPhone 13
  • App disconnects during use and won't reconnect
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Bluetooth button stays grey and non-functional
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  • App incompatible with 64-bit Apple requirements
  • Programming features don't execute properly
  • Robot falls apart when custom designs are used
  • Motor only works in reverse direction
  • Distance sensor readings not detected by app

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update app for iOS 13+ and modern iPhone compatibility
  • Add external control option without Bluetooth dependency
  • Improve app stability and connection reliability
  • Provide clearer, more detailed instructions
  • Add more coding options and programming features
Show 4 more
  • Implement proper customer support system
  • Add camera functionality documentation for spy bot variant
  • Improve robot speed performance
  • Add easy power-off mechanism

In-app purchases

None

R.E.V.

No in-app purchases

None

Robotics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R.E.V. free?
R.E.V. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robotics free?
Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R.E.V. or Robotics have ads?
Neither R.E.V. nor Robotics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R.E.V. or Robotics?
R.E.V. ships an update every 5 weeks, and Robotics every 5 months. Most recently, R.E.V. was updated on October 16, 2026 and Robotics on October 7, 2026.

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