Comparison

Robotics vs Snap Circuits® Coding

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

Snap Circuits® Coding

Learn coding fundamentals and control electronic projects with a smartphone or tablet. Design custom light, sound, and motor patterns using graphical or block-based coding. Explore electronics concepts through interactive projects.

Highlights
  • Graphical coding interface
  • Blockly coding support
  • Real-time control
  • Control lights, sounds, and motors
  • Learn electronics basics
  • Create custom patterns
Features
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Remote control and graphical coding for Snap Circuits® sets that have an SC Controller (U33) module. Learn the basics of coding, then code your own patterns of lights, sounds and moving parts. Download the Snap Circuits® App and control Snap Circuits® projects using your smartphone or tablet to control lights, sounds and a motor! A great introduction to coding, using easy graphical coding or real-time control. More advanced coders can move up to BLOCKLY coding. Learn about circuitry, security systems, dimmer switches, automatic lights, alarms, motion detectors, fan speeds, appliance motors, generators, and much more! Kids all over the world have learned basic electronics with Snap Circuits® kits. Now, Snap Circuits® takes the next generation into the world of coding!

Screenshots

Robotics4 screens
Snap Circuits® Coding2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Snap Circuits® Coding at 3.7 against Robotics's 2.3. Snap Circuits® Coding also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%). Robotics's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 49) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Snap Circuits® Coding holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Robotics's written reviews are positive against 44% of Snap Circuits® Coding's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robotics ships an update every 5 months, Snap Circuits® Coding every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Robotics versus Snap Circuits® Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoboticsSnap Circuits® Coding
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (239 ratings)3.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KGElenco Electronics, Incorporated

Customer experience

Robotics

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

Snap Circuits® Coding

All ratings49 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Snap Circuits® Coding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Robotics

No in-app purchases

None

Snap Circuits® Coding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Robotics free?
Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snap Circuits® Coding free?
Snap Circuits® Coding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Robotics or Snap Circuits® Coding?
Snap Circuits® Coding is rated higher. Robotics averages 2.3 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Snap Circuits® Coding averages 3.7 from 49 ratings.
Do Robotics or Snap Circuits® Coding have ads?
Neither Robotics nor Snap Circuits® Coding shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Robotics or Snap Circuits® Coding?
Robotics ships an update every 5 months, and Snap Circuits® Coding every 4 months. Most recently, Robotics was updated on October 7, 2026 and Snap Circuits® Coding on October 18, 2026.

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