Robotics vs Hello Loona
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 *****
Hello Loona
Control and program a robotic pet with this app. Explore various scenarios, perform talents, play games, and connect with other users in the community.
- Robot control
- Programming software
- Talent shows
- Play games
- Community interaction
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Loona APP is a mobile control and programming software developed for Loona robots. Rich robot application scenarios are provided in the application. Users can experience various robot control and functions by connecting robots according to software guidance. The robot can be controlled in the APP to perform talent shows, play small games, and also enter the community to communicate with other users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Loona at 62% against Robotics's 13%. Hello Loona also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Robotics's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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.
Hello Loona holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 237 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Robotics's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hello Loona's.
Robotics ships an update every 5 months, Hello Loona every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Robotics | Hello Loona |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (239 ratings) | 4.3 (237 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 62.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | 237 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG | Beijing KEYi Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Robotics
Hello Loona
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
Hello Loona
From 237 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤖 Intelligent AI with ChatGPT integration
- 🎮 Engaging games and interactive features
- 🎨 Creative capabilities like drawing
- 🏃 Autonomous navigation and movement
- 📱 Helpful companion app functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📱 Poor app UI/UX design
- 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues
- ⚙️ Clunky robot movements
- 🔋 Fast battery drain
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
Hello Loona
Reported bugs
14 issues- App registration verification code not sending
- Email registration failing
- QR code scanner unable to focus
- WiFi connection timeouts and bad gateway errors
- App forces landscape mode only
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- Keyboard covers registration buttons
- App signs users out unexpectedly
- App requires reinstalling to function
- Server connection timeouts
- Robot wheels not turning after minimal use
- Robot stares at walls instead of following
- Game ball breaks within days
- Charging station malfunction
- Robot making noises when powered off
Requested features
12 requests- More games and interactive content
- Spanish language support
- Turkish language support
- Adult-friendly app interface version
- Camera/photo capture feature
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- Alarm and wake-up scheduling
- Customizable behavior schedules
- Pet interaction capabilities
- Sleep/rest mode functionality
- Improved voice command integration
- Multiple variable types in programming tool
- Landscape mode toggle for app
In-app purchases
Robotics
No in-app purchases
Hello Loona
No in-app purchases
