Comparison

Cubelets Updater vs SAM Root

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

SAM Root

Learn programming through interactive robotics with three progressive coding levels, from graphical blocks to Python 3. Control robots in real-time or test your code with a built-in 3D simulator.

Highlights
  • Three progressive coding levels
  • Graphical blocks to Python 3
  • Real-time robot control
  • Built-in 3D simulator
  • Seamless level switching
  • Bluetooth robot pairing
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SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.

Screenshots

Cubelets Updater3 screens
SAM Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SAM Root at 3.8 against Cubelets Updater's 3.0. SAM Root also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). Cubelets Updater's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

SAM Root holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAM Root has 42 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 46% of SAM Root's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, SAM Root monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cubelets Updater versus SAM Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubelets UpdaterSAM Root
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.8 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular RoboticsSAM Labs

Customer experience

Cubelets Updater

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

SAM Root

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

Cubelets Updater

No in-app purchases

None

SAM Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubelets Updater free?
Cubelets Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM Root free?
SAM Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubelets Updater or SAM Root?
SAM Root is rated higher. Cubelets Updater averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SAM Root averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.
Do Cubelets Updater or SAM Root have ads?
Neither Cubelets Updater nor SAM Root shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubelets Updater or SAM Root?
Cubelets Updater ships an update every 6 months, and SAM Root monthly. Most recently, Cubelets Updater was updated on September 23, 2026 and SAM Root on September 22, 2026.

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