Comparison

Robotics vs ALLBOT

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

Head to head
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 *****

About

ALLBOT

Control your ALLBOT robots with this remote app. It features a 3-4m range and allows you to program custom sequences using open-source Arduino code. Simply plug in the VR001 IR remote module and adjust your device's volume.

Highlights
  • Remote robot control
  • 3-4m operating range
  • Custom sequence programming
  • Open-source Arduino code integration
  • VR001 IR remote module support
Features
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Use the ALLBOT® remote app to control your ALLBOT® robots. Plug in your VR001 IR remote module and adjust the volume of your device until your robot reacts. - 3 to 4m range - Program your own sequence with the opensource Arduino® code.

Screenshots

Robotics4 screens
ALLBOT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ALLBOT at 100% against Robotics's 13%. ALLBOT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.3). Robotics's advantage is ratings volume (239 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

ALLBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robotics has 239 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Robotics's written reviews are positive against 100% of ALLBOT's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Robotics versus ALLBOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoboticsALLBOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (239 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.38.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KGVelleman nv

Customer experience

Robotics

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

ALLBOT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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
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  • Implement proper customer support system
  • Add camera functionality documentation for spy bot variant
  • Improve robot speed performance
  • Add easy power-off mechanism

ALLBOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Robotics

No in-app purchases

None

ALLBOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Robotics free?
Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALLBOT free?
ALLBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Robotics or ALLBOT?
ALLBOT is rated higher. Robotics averages 2.3 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while ALLBOT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Robotics or ALLBOT have ads?
Neither Robotics nor ALLBOT shows ads.

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