# mBlockly for mBot > Educational app for controlling mBot robots with block-based programming. (iPhone/iPad app by Makeblock Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblockly-for-mbot/id1041863919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Makeblock Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002364464) - Category: Education, Games, Puzzle - Price: Free - Rating: 2.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 10 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2015-09-29 - Data updated: 2026-07-31 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblockly-for-mbot/id1041863919/reviews.md ## What is mBlockly for mBot? Control your robot and learn programming by snapping graphical building blocks together. ***a mBot educational robot with bluetooth module is required for running this app!*** LET YOUR ROBOT FEEL, THINK, AND DANCE With mBlockly, your mBot robot may perceive distance via ultrasonic sensors, mind its feet through line-tracking sensors, and be afraid of dark with its lightness sensor. Build short programs to let your mBot move or sing a little song when it is happy or sad. TAKE YOUR MBOT WITH YOUR TRIP Computers and cables are no more needed. Your iPad communicate directly with your mBot via bluetooth. TURN YOUR IPADS INTO MAGIC WANDS mBlockly can read the status of iPad's gyroscope, meaning that you may let your mBot dance by shaking the iPad or tilting it to each direction. E-mail：support@makeblock.cc ## Key features - Block-based programming interface - Robot sensor integration (ultrasonic, line-tracking, lightness) - Bluetooth robot control - Tablet gyroscope control - Interactive learning ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblockly-for-mbot/id1041863919/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Big *2019-06-07, version 1.3.6* Bad ### 5/5 — Learning *2019-01-19, version 1.3.6* This app is goot to teach kid programming ### 3/5 — Deleting and being anoying; Problems *2019-01-12* Deleting- The app deleted all my projects exept one. I had 14 projects but now I have 3. It all started when I was happy and I was choosing a project called 'lights' and it waouldn't work so I kept pressing it and then all of my projects deleted exept for one! I was pretty anoyed about that so I made 2 more projects. Being anoying- When I was making another project and I was putting some sound in it to sound like a song, I moved the big chunk that the music was going on to the right, yes, the right, not the left, and the big chunk got deleted! I was pretty angry with the deleting and I tried to delete the soung notes and it was taking forever so I tried to put them together but then when I tried, they wouldn't work! So when I did them one by one again, they wouldn't work! That was more then enough to make me not play this game anymore. Now what you've read in this Being anoying is also happening in Makeblock and Mblock for blockly. So if you can, PLEASE fix this ASAP. That would be appreasheated. Byron PS That is also why I rated this app 2 stars. PPS I am only 10 years old PPPS If you want my dad his name is Aaron and please message him. ### 2/5 — Falta idioma Español *2017-07-11, version 1.3.6* Falta idioma Español. ### 1/5 — Terrible product *2016-05-14, version 1.3* Badly developed product, bad connections with terrible instructions, that's all. ### 4/5 — Language switch *2016-03-02, version 1.3* How can I switch the language of the app without switching the language of my iPad? ### 1/5 — No se conecta... Aun *2015-11-22, version 1.1* El programa tiene una pinta espectacular... Sin embargo no consigo conectar el iPad2 con el mbot... ## Frequently asked questions about mBlockly for mBot ### What hardware is required to use mBlockly for mBot? An mBot educational robot with a Bluetooth module is required to run this app. The app itself is free to download and use with the compatible hardware. ### Does mBlockly for mBot require a computer? No, computers and cables are no longer needed. Your iPad communicates directly with your mBot via Bluetooth, allowing for untethered robot control and programming. ### How does mBlockly for mBot teach programming? The app uses a graphical building block interface, similar to Scratch, allowing users to snap together commands to control their mBot robot and its various sensors. ### What sensors can mBlockly for mBot utilize? mBlockly for mBot can utilize ultrasonic sensors for distance detection, line-tracking sensors for navigation, and lightness sensors to react to ambient light. ### Can I control my mBot with my iPad's motion? Yes, mBlockly for mBot can read the status of the iPad's gyroscope. This allows you to control your mBot's movements by shaking or tilting the iPad. ### What is the age rating for mBlockly for mBot? The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young learners exploring robotics and programming concepts. ### How often is mBlockly for mBot updated? The latest version of mBlockly for mBot was released on May 22, 2017. Updates may be infrequent, but the core functionality remains for educational purposes. ### What is the user sentiment for mBlockly for mBot? Based on the available data, mBlockly for mBot has a rating of 2.5 stars from 6 ratings, suggesting mixed user experiences. Users may find the concept engaging but encounter issues with performance or compatibility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.6 — 2017-05-22 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. This is the same with 1.3.5. Re-release for the special needs of some users (after removed from the store). Please search "mBlock" for a much better experience and less buggy mBlockly! ### 1.3.5 — 2016-11-15 re-added the "move for seconds" block ### 1.3.4 — 2016-09-29 - Added command blocks for mini servos - Added command for external LED modules - Added command for external Lightness sensors - Added command for sound volume sensors ### 1.3.3 — 2016-08-12 allow manage Bluetooth connection in the coding interface added "move for seconds" block. ### 1.3.2 — 2016-07-20 Display custom bluetooth names (need to be renamed manually). Now if the bluetooth module has names such as "Makeblock_abc", it will show up as "mbot-abc". ## Apps similar to mBlockly for mBot | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [VEXcode EXP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-exp/id1600753276) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [VEXcode GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061) | 3.2 (22) | Free | Education | | [Coding Express LEGO® Education](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-express-lego-education/id1419604286) | 4.2 (203) | Free | Education | | [Sphero Edu Jr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-edu-jr/id1545146776) | 3.5 (14) | Free | Education | | [uKit Education](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukit-education/id1446985636) | 3.2 (23) | Free | Education | | [VEXcode 123](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-123/id1501755917) | — | Free | Education | ## More apps by Makeblock Co., Ltd. - [Makeblock－Play STEM Robots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeblockplay-stem-robots/id918804737) - [Codeybot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeybot/id1064331255) - [mBlockly for Codeybot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblockly-for-codeybot/id1080947649) - [mBlock Blockly－STEM education](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblock-blocklystem-education/id1146685354) - [Makeblock Neuron](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeblock-neuron/id1213340608) All apps by Makeblock Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1002364464 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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