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micro:bit

by Micro:bit Educational Foundation

90 ratings
129 reviews
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
March 31, 2016
Updated
February 13, 2025

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Micro:bit Educational Foundation
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About

This app is the essential companion for the BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized programmable computer. It allows you to wirelessly beam programs to your micro:bit via Bluetooth and includes access to a block-based programming editor. Monitor sensor data and control your micro:bit in real-time.

✓Wireless flashing of micro:bit hex files
✓Access to Microsoft MakeCode editor
✓Bluetooth beaming of programs
✓Real-time sensor data monitoring
✓Control micro:bit buttons and pins
✓Debug running program code
✓Store and manage HEX files
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What users say about micro

Reviews of micro are mixed: the Education app is rated 3.3/5 from 90 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and quick to set up, allows coding on mobile devices. Top complaints: frequent Bluetooth pairing failures, app crashes during code flashing. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and quick to set up
  • 💻Allows coding on mobile devices
  • 🎓Great for learning and education
  • ⚡Fast download and installation
  • 🔧Works well once properly configured
  • 📱Convenient on-the-go coding
  • 🎯Effective for beginners
  • ✅Functional Bluetooth flashing capability

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent Bluetooth pairing failures
  • 🐛App crashes during code flashing
  • 🐛Connection drops after flashing
  • 📱Poor optimization for phone screens
  • 🔌Requires frequent device reconnection
  • ⚠️Confusing pairing instructions
  • 🌐Redirects to Safari for coding
  • 🔐Authentication/login issues
  • ⏱️Slow hex file flashing
  • 💾Projects delete after 2 months
  • 🎨Minor grammatical errors in UI
  • 🔊No mute audio option
  • 📝Text string display bug
  • ⌨️Arrow keys not working on iPad
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What's New in micro

3.1.1

February 13, 2025

Improved interface for Fetch MY_DATA. Catalan and Dutch translations. Maintenance and minor bug fixes.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

THE BEST THING EVER!!!🥳🥳🥳

Look,the connecting Bluetooth might be complicated,but hear me out:once you get it,you get it!also,just click manage connections,then add microbit,then press the reset button 3 times fast until it fills up.then just copy the columns of the microbit that it shows onto the page and don’t interfere with it.at least until you get it to finish loading.teachers,parents,or just about anyone else,READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THIS!I BET YOU YOU OR YOUR CLASS CAN DO THIS!!!
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晴晴天得的爆米花

Good

This is one if the best coding apps and there are no ads! :D
KBKai Bengall

unfairness

Listen, I was doing one of the Java tutorials and I did what the tutorial said and it said I was wrong, so I went and put it in blocks and switched it to Java and it was the exact same that I did. I don’t know if it was my fault or the tutorials fault but other than that a good app!
𝓜𝓜𝓲𝔁𝓲𝓷𝓰_𝓜𝓸𝓬𝓱𝓪♡

Love it but broke it

I did use the micro:bit but the battery compartment broke
SSageTheUnoPlayer

Very nice app

It’s a coding app that allows you to do anything with your Micro:bit using Bluetooth without a USB cable, it works perfectly for me
TEthis game is excellent!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

Bluetooth pairing fails or shows false success

Bug

App crashes when flashing code to micro:bit

Bug

Connection lost after code flashing

Bug

White screen display issue

Bug

Login fails with Google accounts

Bug

Text strings display with extra characters

Bug

Arrow keys non-functional on iPad with Bluetooth

Bug

Pairing pattern entry buggy and unclear

Bug

Safari crashes on iPad 2

Bug

Keyboard blocks code naming on iPhone

Bug

App crashes when sending feedback

Bug

Screen freezes during use

Bug

Recent update broke existing micro:bit connections

Bug

Flashing takes excessive time (1+ minute)

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Requested Features

11 requests

Offline mode for iOS

Feature

Integrated IDE in app instead of Safari redirect

Feature

Support for multiple languages

Feature

Persistent Bluetooth connection after flashing

Feature

Mute audio functionality

Feature

Better pairing instructions

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USB cable connection alternative to Bluetooth

Feature

Improved project save/storage duration

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WebKit Safari view controller integration

Feature

Support for actual MicroPython instead of MakeCode Python

Feature

Device statements for camera operations

Feature

FAQ

What does the micro:bit app do?

The micro:bit app is designed to work with the BBC micro:bit, a small programmable computer. It allows you to wirelessly transfer programs to your micro:bit using Bluetooth, access a block-based coding editor, and monitor sensor data in real-time.

What are the key features of the micro:bit app?

Key features include wireless beaming of programs via Bluetooth, access to the Microsoft MakeCode editor for block-based programming, real-time monitoring of micro:bit sensor data, and the ability to control micro:bit buttons and pins. It also supports storing and managing HEX files.

Is the micro:bit app free to use?

Yes, the micro:bit app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

What devices is the micro:bit app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPads and iPhones. The MakeCode editor specifically requires iOS 13 or later.

How can I use the micro:bit app for programming?

You can use the app to access the Microsoft MakeCode editor, where you can create programs using simple blocks. Once your program is ready, the app beams it wirelessly to your micro:bit via Bluetooth. You can also monitor sensor data and control your micro:bit in real-time.