# Insight Mr Bit — micro:bit programs in English

> English-based programming tool for BBC micro:bit, fostering logical thinking. (iPhone/iPad app by Laurence Rogers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-mr-bit/id1175915875 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Laurence Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/947467609)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-mr-bit/id1175915875/reviews.md

## What is Insight Mr Bit?

With Insight Mr Bit you can create simple programs in plain English to control the BBC micro:bit to do lots of useful things:
•	Show images, animations, messages and graphs
•	Control external devices and models connected to the micro:bit
•	Design and play games
•	Make measurements from sensors and do calculations
•	Transmit and receive radio signals between two or more micro:bits 
•	Compose and play musical tunes 
You can make the micro:bit do all these things without worrying about complicated code.  
You decide on inputs and outputs, Mr Bit offers you choices and uses them to build a program script. You can run the script to see how it works and edit it if it needs adjusting.  Then, at the touch of a button, Mr Bit controls the BBC micro:bit via super-fast Bluetooth wireless without the need of connecting wires.  In Control mode the iPad screen simultaneously shows how your program is working in the micro:bit.  With Transfer mode you can send the program code to the micro:bit allowing it to run independently.
Mr Bit is a valuable tool for developing the logical thinking required in conventional computer languages.

The app comes fully equipped with:
•	Tutorials - helping you start building and programming different types of control system
•	Exercises – helping you learn how to create a variety of activities with the BBC micro:bit
•	Experiments – helping you to get started with using external sensors and controlling devices connected to the BBC micro:bit
•	Projects – Ideas for working models which you can build and control with the BBC micro:bit
•	Example control systems - illustrating different types of programs for the BBC micro:bit
	
Ideal for Key Stages 2 & 3.

## Key features

- Create programs in plain English
- Control BBC micro:bit via Bluetooth
- Design and play games
- Control external devices
- Compose and play music
- Develop logical thinking skills

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-mr-bit/id1175915875/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2025-01-19, version 1.2.1*

Accepting the non PC in name, I found the app streets NO motorways ahead of competitors (micro:!!!) connecting to the iPad with little effort and clear and clean instructions even for a grandfather trying to understand the workings of his grand children.  His belief in apps is now back on stream. And the micro:!!! In the trash can.
So weather you opt for the lie or go for supporting at £1.99 you are not going to be bankrupt! GREAT VALUE

### 5/5 — Excellent app, with good support V1 and V2 Microbits

*2023-10-08, version 1.1.6*

In a world where the only official way to program a MicroBit is via some web portal, this app gives us an iPad programming environment that allows you to control and program the MicroBit off line. I found the environment excellent and generally easy to get to grips with. 
Additionally, for me anyway, if you do not have 24/7 access to the web, you can make changes to the code you upload to your MicroBit without needing an internet connection.

As for the naming conventions, this has little to do with encouraging girls into programming. Having dealt with charities that encourage girls between 11 and 14 to take STEM and STEAM seriously, the last thing they worry about it is if something is called Mr or Mrs. Further more, PacMan was very popular with Women, and had little to do with the name and more to do with the psychology of gameplay. 

 All in all this a very cheap app that helps with programming a rather obstinate piece of hardware, and it's latest version has been updated to deal with the latest V2 Microbit. So all kudos to the developer and at £1.99, I think we can forgive the dev for their naming convention.

### 1/5 — Equality

*2017-03-22, version 1.0.2*

In a world in which we are trying to encourage females to enter a male dominated world, we end up with an app called Mr Bit. Seriously people, did you not consider this? 
Please change the name..someone who cares.

## Frequently asked questions about Insight Mr Bit

### What is Insight Mr Bit?

Insight Mr Bit is an application that allows users to create simple programs in plain English to control the BBC micro:bit. It helps develop logical thinking skills required for conventional computer languages.

### What can I do with Insight Mr Bit?

You can use Insight Mr Bit to display images, animations, and messages, control external devices, design games, make sensor measurements, transmit radio signals, and compose music with the BBC micro:bit.

### How does Insight Mr Bit connect to the BBC micro:bit?

Insight Mr Bit connects to the BBC micro:bit wirelessly via super-fast Bluetooth, eliminating the need for physical wires. This allows for easy control and program transfer.

### Does Insight Mr Bit require coding knowledge?

No, Insight Mr Bit is designed to let you create programs in plain English without worrying about complicated code. It offers choices and uses them to build a program script.

### What learning resources are included in Insight Mr Bit?

The app includes tutorials, exercises, experiments, projects with ideas for working models, and example control systems to help users get started and learn different programming concepts.

### What devices does Insight Mr Bit support?

Insight Mr Bit is currently supported on iPads. It is ideal for Key Stages 2 & 3 students.

### Is Insight Mr Bit free to use?

Yes, Insight Mr Bit is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application.

### How often is Insight Mr Bit updated?

The latest version of Insight Mr Bit is 1.2.2, last updated on February 6, 2025. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-02-06

Added functionality for 4Tronix EggBit accessory board with associated templates files.  Minor fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2024-07-22

Improved editing functionality in Program Script Panel: allows direct editing by pointing to text.
Simplified editing with WHEN and UNTIL tabs.
‘Internal’ settings are the default for built-in inputs and outputs with V2 micro:bits.
Smart pop-up adjustment slider for analogue sensors in Run mode.
Program text shows threshold values for analogue sensors.
Buzzer output option for internal speaker with V2 micro:bits.
Improved dialogues for adjusting external pin connections
New 'text array' option for Assign Variable module.
Radio TX and RX properties dialogues show Group and Sender settings.
Improvements to Music editor dialogue.
Hide/Show notes option added to Edit menu.
Revised Tutorials and Exercises.
Miscellaneous fixes.

### 1.1.6 — 2023-10-08

Additional functionality for Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board.
Car Park project files added.
Improvements to cursor functionality when editing music code.
In LEDs graph display mode, bar displays have a greater number of stages.
Touch sensor options include logo on V2 micro:bits
Program script panel: improved visibility when editing sequences.
Program script now shows values of numerical variables in square brackets.
Repeat module: 'End repeat' option added.
Pulse module: Improvements to tab settings in Design mode.
Updates to Tutorial and Exercises scripts.
Tutorials indicate links to demonstration videos on YouTube.
Minor fixes.
Parental gate added for external links.

### 1.1.5 — 2022-12-07

Fix for Kitronik MOVE motor version 3.1.
Revised pin assignments for LEDs, MOVE motor and LAB:bit

### 1.1.4 — 2022-05-23

Additional functionality for Kitronik LAB:bit project board containing sensors (buttons, switch inputs, analog input, sound level, distance) and outputs (traffic LEDs, dice LEDs, rainbow LEDs, loudspeaker, motor).
Flashing progress bar added.

Tutorials updated.

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## More apps by Laurence Rogers

- [Insight iCON](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-icon/id947467610)
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All apps by Laurence Rogers: https://appshunter.io/developer/947467609

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