Robotics vs Boost Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote-control mode
- Visual sensor data display
- Script and save programs
- Preloaded robot programs
- Visual programming language
- Sensor-triggered program segments
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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 *****
Boost Remote
Control your LEGO BOOST creations directly from your iOS device. Connect via Bluetooth to your Move Hub and use your fingers to command your robots. Compatible with various LEGO smart hubs.
- Remote control for LEGO BOOST
- Bluetooth Low Energy connection
- Supports Move Hub
- Compatible with Powered Up and CONTROL+ Smart Hubs
- Open source project
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Let's control LEGO® BOOST with your fingers! How to use 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your iOS device 2. Tap the button like connector on the top of this app 3. Push the green button on your Move Hub 4. Enjoy! This app connects to your Move Hub via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection. It supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad installed iOS 9 or higher. It also supports Powered Up and CONTROL+ Smart Hub. Boost Remote is an open source project. https://github.com/bricklife/BoostRemote/ LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boost Remote at 71% against Robotics's 13%. Boost Remote also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Robotics's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 38). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Boost Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robotics has 239 ratings behind it against 38, 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 71% of Boost Remote's.
Robotics ships an update every 5 months, Boost Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Robotics | Boost Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (239 ratings) | 3.3 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG | Shinichiro Oba |
Customer experience
Robotics
Boost Remote
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
Boost Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Robotics
No in-app purchases
Boost Remote
No in-app purchases









