Robotics vs DE FPV
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 *****
DE FPV
Stream live video from your drone's camera directly to your device. Capture photos and videos in real-time and experience immersive first-person view with VR goggles.
- Live drone camera feed
- Record photos and videos
- Store media in app album
- VR mode for first-person view
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi transmission
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This streaming drone gives you a birds-eye view of the world using its onboard video camera. Capture video and pictures in real time transmitted via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. App functions: 1. Displays a live streaming feed taken by the drone's onboard camera. 2. Records and stores photos and videos directly to the app's album. 3.Use VR mode in conjunction with VR googles to experience a FPV(frist person view) experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DE FPV at 3.6 against Robotics's 2.3. DE FPV also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DE FPV holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 188 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Robotics's written reviews are positive against 37% of DE FPV's.
Robotics ships an update every 5 months, DE FPV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Robotics | DE FPV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (239 ratings) | 3.6 (188 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 37.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | 188 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG | Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO., LTD |
Customer experience
Robotics
DE FPV
User reviews
Robotics
From 239 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Fun and engaging building experience
- 💡 Creative robotics and coding concepts
- 👍 Works well on older iOS devices
- 🎯 Educational value for children
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection crashes app repeatedly
- 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions and devices
- ❌ App frequently disconnects mid-use
- 😕 Confusing and poorly written instructions
- ⚠️ No customer support or app updates
DE FPV
From 188 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good drone for price
- 👍 Fun to play with
- 👍 Good beginner drone
- 👍 Can manage without controller
- 👍 Works well with correct drone model
Room to improve
- 🐛 Wi-Fi connection issues
- 🐛 Camera glitchy/not working
- 🐛 App doesn't work/connect
- 🐛 Tutorial videos won't load/click
- 🐛 Drone crashes
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
DE FPV
Reported bugs
19 issues- Wi-Fi connection fails
- Camera feed not showing
- App controls won't activate
- Tutorial videos won't load
- Cannot select drone model in tutorial
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- Drone crashes
- Motors cut out unexpectedly
- App shows 'no internet connection'
- App shows 'unsecured network'
- App shows 'not connected to drone wifi' when connected
- App crashes when using it
- Camera works only once
- Drone doesn't stay still
- Camera is glitchy
- App is slow
- App is hard to understand
- App kicks user out
- Cannot connect to camera
- Invert Y axis camera
Requested features
7 requests- Fix tutorial video loading/clicking
- Improve Wi-Fi connection stability
- Fix camera connectivity and glitches
- Make app compatible with more drone models
- Improve app performance and reduce crashes
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- Add Bluetooth connectivity option
- Provide troubleshooting support for connection issues
In-app purchases
Robotics
No in-app purchases
DE FPV
No in-app purchases
