Comparison

Cubelets Updater vs Osmo Coding Duo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cubelets Updater

This app connects to Bluetooth Cubelets, allowing real-time construction updates and remote control of up to six robot blocks. It also supports upgrading older Cubelets to the latest operating system.

Highlights
  • Real-time construction map updates
  • Remote control of up to six Cubelets
  • Steer Drive blocks
  • Activate Flashlight blocks
  • Read Distance block output
  • Upgrade Cubelets OS
Features
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Cubelets robot blocks are a fast and easy way to inspire kids to become better thinkers. The Cubelets app connects to your Bluetooth Cubelet, and allows you to play with Cubelets in new ways. Connect to your Bluetooth Cubelet and see a map of your Cubelets update in real time as you change your construction. Then, select up to six Cubelets to remote control them. Steer your Drive blocks around, light up your Flashlight block, or read the output from the Distance blocks on your robot. This app supports Cubelets OS 4, a new operating system for Cubelets. If you have older Cubelets, you may upgrade them to OS 4 in the app.

About

Osmo Coding Duo

This app offers a collaborative coding adventure where two players team up to solve logic puzzles and rescue pets. It introduces real-world coding concepts through engaging challenges and a fun narrative.

Highlights
  • Multistep logic problems
  • Collaborative play for two
  • Coding concept introduction
  • Pet rescue adventure
  • Osmo character interaction
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Team up with a friend to solve coding puzzles and rescue pets! The most advanced game in Osmo’s Coding Family, Coding Duo uses multistep logic problems to introduce kids to real-world coding concepts. FEATURES: Advanced Puzzles for Coding Fans Get challenged by multistep logic problems that will stretch minds and introduce them to coding concepts that are used in the real world. Collaborative Play Friends and family can play together side by side to solve coding puzzles. Use teamwork and strategy to work together towards a common goal. A Fun Rescue Adventure with Osmo Characters A scientist has lost his pets and needs your help to find them. Solve the coding challenges using your favorite Osmo characters and rescue pets across several islands and return them to their home. NOTES: * Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle. * Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

Screenshots

Cubelets Updater3 screens
Osmo Coding Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Osmo Coding Duo at 3.9 against Cubelets Updater's 3.0. Osmo Coding Duo also leads on ratings volume (145 vs 4) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). Cubelets Updater's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Osmo Coding Duo holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Coding Duo has 145 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cubelets Updater's written reviews are positive against 53% of Osmo Coding Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cubelets Updater versus Osmo Coding Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubelets UpdaterOsmo Coding Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.9 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular RoboticsTangible Play

Customer experience

Cubelets Updater

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Osmo Coding Duo

All ratings145 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

Cubelets Updater

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Duo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubelets Updater free?
Cubelets Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Coding Duo free?
Osmo Coding Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubelets Updater or Osmo Coding Duo?
Osmo Coding Duo is rated higher. Cubelets Updater averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Osmo Coding Duo averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Cubelets Updater or Osmo Coding Duo have ads?
Neither Cubelets Updater nor Osmo Coding Duo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubelets Updater or Osmo Coding Duo?
Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, and Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. Most recently, Cubelets Updater was updated on September 23, 2026 and Osmo Coding Duo on October 6, 2026.

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