Sphero Play

Drive and play with Sphero robots

Sphero Inc. · com.sphero.spheromini

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v2.5.0 56.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.5.0 (1076)
Updated: Jun 22, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 56.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jul 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (3 sensitive)
Website: sphero.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sphero Play is an app by Sphero Inc. in the Entertainment category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 8 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: record audio, Bluetooth connect and Bluetooth scan. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.4.7.

What's new in v2.5.0

• Support for Sphero BOLT+

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Are you having fun yet? Because that’s what this app is all about. Drive and play games from ONE app with your Sphero Mini, Sphero 2.0, SPRK, SPRK+, BOLT, and BOLT+. Connect and control your robots with several exciting drive modes, use your robot as a controller to play games, or try out Block Drive for an intro to programming with colorful blocks. Features include: DRIVE MODES Drive your robots several ways with the Sphero Play app. Use the joystick and slingshot controls, tilt your device, or use your voice. Our sports-themed drive modes keep things fun with the ability to swing your device to "golf"*, or flick to "kick" your robot. BLOCK DRIVE PROGRAMMING Learn programming basics by controlling your robot with colorful movement and light blocks. GAMES Use your robot as a controller to shoot your way through space, race your vehicle through a tunnel avoiding obstacles and scoring points, or rotate your ball to destroy a polygon of bricks. Need robots? We know a guy. Visit sphero.com and order today. *This drive mode is only available on devices with a gyroscope. This mode is not available on tablets.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.4.7.

v2.5.0 LATEST Jun 22, 2026 56.8 MB TRUSTED v2.4.7 Sep 3, 2024 55.9 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 22, 2026.
Signed with a debug certificate Unusual for a published app, but it is the certificate of the Google Play version, so it is the developer's own key.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 22, 2026
Signed byC=US, O=Android, CN=Android Debug
Signing certificate (SHA-1)10:7F:C2:96:F3:F8:78:3A:9D:49:F9:30:A0:4A:A3:2D:27:33:6E:9A
File MD5326ff2e4bf66a174fa715740743e64cf
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Sphero Play requests 8 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Sensor accelerometer android.hardware.sensor.accelerometer
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Multi-touch screen android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch

Sphero Play APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Sphero Play APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 326ff2e4bf66a174fa715740743e64cf.