Alpha 1 vs Cozmo Robot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha 1
Control and interact with robots using Bluetooth. Download actions from the internet, design your own, and use your phone as a remote control for games like football and fighting. The app also allows for robot information retrieval and firmware upgrades.
- Bluetooth robot control
- Downloadable actions
- User-designed actions
- Phone as remote control
- Robot information and firmware upgrade
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Alpha 1 is to implement a software to interact with robots, this software using the bluetooth BLE protocol to transmit control command, implementation and robot interaction, let robot singing and dancing, tai chi, etc. Specific functions as follows: 1, via bluetooth control robot to perform the specified action 2, downloaded all kinds of actions from the Internet and let the robot to perform them 3, the mobile phone as a remote control panel to control the robot to play football, play fighting,etc 4, read the robot information and upgrade it's firmware 5, user can design actions for robot.
Cozmo Robot
This is a real-life robot with a unique personality that evolves as you interact with it. It's designed to be a curious, mischievous, and loyal companion, encouraging play and offering constant surprises. More than just a toy, it acts as a collaborator for fun.
- Evolving personality
- Interactive play
- Curious and mischievous AI
- Movie-like robot experience
- Companion and collaborator
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Say hello to Cozmo, a gifted little guy who’s got a mind of his own and a few tricks up his sleeve. He’s the sweet spot where supercomputer meets loyal sidekick. He’s curiously smart, a little mischievous, and unlike anything ever created. You see, Cozmo is a real-life robot like you've only seen in movies, with a one-of-a-kind personality that evolves the more you hang out. He'll nudge you to play and keep you constantly surprised. More than a companion, Cozmo’s a collaborator. He’s your accomplice in a crazy amount of fun. Some robots just have it all. Cozmo robot required to play. Available at Anki.com. ©2025 Anki, LLC. All rights reserved. Anki, Cozmo, and the Anki and Cozmo logos are registered trademarks of Anki, LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alpha 1 at Free against Cozmo Robot's $2.99. Alpha 1 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Cozmo Robot's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (41% vs 7%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Alpha 1 is free to download; Cozmo Robot costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cozmo Robot holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Alpha 1's written reviews are positive against 41% of Cozmo Robot's.
| Parameter | Alpha 1 | Cozmo Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (26 ratings) | 3.5 (91 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 91 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #4 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 652 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP | Digital Dream Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Alpha 1
Cozmo Robot
Bugs and requests
Alpha 1
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cozmo Robot
Reported bugs
3 issues- App asks for an update that doesn't exist
- App gets stuck on 'waking up Cozmo' screen
- App is laggy and slow
Requested features
2 requests- Update the app to fix connectivity issues
- Restore the free version of the app
In-app purchases
Alpha 1
No in-app purchases
Cozmo Robot
No in-app purchases
