Robotics vs NFCTV
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 *****
NFCTV
Stay connected with sermons and updates from Northfield Church. This app allows you to watch live streams, access past messages, and receive important notifications to keep you informed.
- Watch Live Streams
- Access Past Messages
- Receive Notifications
- Stay Up to Date
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There is no better way to stay up today with Northfield Church Sermons! With the Northfield Church TV app you can: -Watch Live -Watch Messages -Receive Notifications -Stay Up to Date
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFCTV at 100% against Robotics's 13%. NFCTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Robotics's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). 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.
NFCTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robotics has 241 ratings behind it against 1, 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 NFCTV's.
| Parameter | Robotics | NFCTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (241 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 241 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG | Northfield Assembly of God Inc |
Customer experience
Robotics
NFCTV
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
NFCTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Robotics
No in-app purchases
NFCTV
No in-app purchases
