Comparison

Cubelets Updater vs Robobloq

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

Robobloq

This app allows users to assemble and control robots through step-by-step instructions and Bluetooth connectivity. It offers various modes like remote control and obstacle avoidance, alongside graphical programming to foster logical thinking and creativity.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step robot assembly instructions
  • Bluetooth robot control
  • Remote control, obstacle avoidance, line tracking modes
  • Graphical programming with Scratch
  • Supports various robot kits
Features
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It is an APP that integrates control and programming. Users can complete the structure assembly, remote control and programming through the APP, and it provides a variety of interactive experience to realize learning while playing. After entering the APP, you can follow the step diagram instructions to complete the robot assembly step by step. At the same time, the robot can be connected via Bluetooth to use the remote control mode, obstacle avoidance mode, line patrol mode and other remote control methods; It can better meet the needs for graphical programming, give more space for creative, and logic thinking exercising. Features: 1. Integrated electronic instruction manual, a variety of robot forms can be build. 2. Bluetooth connection, remote control of your robot. 3. A variety of gameplay, including remote control, obstacle avoidance, line tracking, music…. More fun game play in development... 4. The graphical programming of Scratch, helps exercise logical thinking and creative ability, and expands gameplay. 5. Support all robot kits on the Robobloq building block platform, including Qoopers robot kit.

Screenshots

Cubelets Updater3 screens
Robobloq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Robobloq at 3.5 against Cubelets Updater's 3.0. Robobloq also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 4). Cubelets Updater's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Robobloq holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robobloq has 37 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 42% of Robobloq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, Robobloq every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cubelets Updater versus Robobloq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubelets UpdaterRobobloq
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.5 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular RoboticsRobobloq

Customer experience

Cubelets Updater

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

Robobloq

All ratings37 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative32.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cubelets Updater

No in-app purchases

None

Robobloq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubelets Updater free?
Cubelets Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robobloq free?
Robobloq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubelets Updater or Robobloq?
Robobloq is rated higher. Cubelets Updater averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Robobloq averages 3.5 from 37 ratings.
Do Cubelets Updater or Robobloq have ads?
Neither Cubelets Updater nor Robobloq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubelets Updater or Robobloq?
Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, and Robobloq every 2 months. Most recently, Cubelets Updater was updated on September 23, 2026 and Robobloq on September 18, 2026.

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