# Alpha 1 vs Cozmo Robot

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha 1 | Cozmo Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177/reviews) | **[3.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozmo-robot/id6748243845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 77 MB | 652 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/975970176) | [Digital Dream Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/887485917) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177)

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.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth robot control, Downloadable actions, User-designed actions, Phone as remote control, Robot information and firmware upgrade

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cozmo Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozmo-robot/id6748243845)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Entertainment, #99 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Evolving personality, Interactive play, Curious and mischievous AI, Movie-like robot experience, Companion and collaborator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice
- 💡 Perfect companion for desk

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battery lasts only 2 minutes
- 🐛 App freezes and is unusable
- 🐛 Unable to connect to Cozmo
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App asks for an update that doesn't exist
- App gets stuck on 'waking up Cozmo' screen
- App is laggy and slow

**Requested features**

- Update the app to fix connectivity issues
- Restore the free version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha 1 free?

Alpha 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cozmo Robot free?

Cozmo Robot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alpha 1 or Cozmo Robot?

Cozmo Robot is rated higher. Alpha 1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cozmo Robot averages 3.5 from 91 ratings.

### Do Alpha 1 or Cozmo Robot have ads?

Neither Alpha 1 nor Cozmo Robot shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*