VEX Pilot

Name: VEX Pilot
Rating: 2.862745 (126 reviews)
Author: VEX Robotics

By: VEX Robotics App

The Pilot app enables you to take control of your favorite VEX Robotics kit!

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-08-12

Overview

Removed

Downloads

27,290

Data as of 2025-08-12

Rating:

2.86

(126)

Version:

2.0.5.13-a06ba3ffa6

Last updated: 2023-06-19

Features & Capabilities

VEX Pilot is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you take complete control of your VEX Robotics kit. Using your smart device, you can effortlessly operate your robot, enabling a seamless and interactive robotics experience. The app allows real-time firmware updates that automatically sync to your Robot Brain, ensuring your robot is always running with the latest features and improvements. Whether you are an educator, student, or robotics enthusiast, VEX Pilot offers an intuitive way to enhance your VEX Robotics projects and competitions with immediate control and updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Programming

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Version:

2.0.5.13-a06ba3ffa6 Last updated: 2023-06-19

Version code:

140640509

Creation date:

2018-07-20

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

177.71MB

Email:

in*****@hexbug.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-08-12

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Developed by:

VEX Robotics

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vex.pilot.app

Email:

in*****@hexbug.com

Website:

http://www.vex.com

User Reviews

Multiple users report significant connectivity problems with Bluetooth pairing and firmware updates on Android, which hinder the app's usability. While the robot builds are highly praised and engaging for kids, many face frustrations due to unclear instructions, app instability, and functionality issues like poor steering. Some users had more success using iOS devices. Overall, the app has great potential but currently lacks reliable Android support and necessary user guidance, leading to disappointing experiences for many.

Pros

Fun and engaging building experience for kids, especially with robot battles.
The design and build quality of the robots is praised as innovative and impressive.
Works well on iOS devices after firmware and app updates.
Potential for enjoyable use once the connectivity and setup challenges are resolved.
The app interface is easy to use once the syncing process is understood.

Cons

Frequent Bluetooth connection issues preventing pairing with robots on Android devices.
Steering and motor functions, especially turning mechanisms, often do not work properly.
Firmware update process can be unreliable, slow, or cause the robot's control unit to become bricked.
Lack of clear instructions and permissions prompts for Bluetooth and location services, making initial setup frustrating.
App crashes or fails to function on many Android devices, leading to widespread user dissatisfaction.

Recent reviews

Car doesn't turn left o right, only goes forward and backwards. Either the control box is bad or the software is bad.

Aa*****, 2024-01-08

Another sucker here, build was fine but app does nothing when trying to pair with the jeep. Turn on bluetooth -> open app -> power on jeep -> double tap jeep to start pairing.... nothing