Comparison

DroneBlocks vs Evo by Ozobot

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

Head to head
About

DroneBlocks

Program drones using a block-based interface. Create custom flight paths, control camera functions, and execute missions with virtual joysticks. Supports various drone models and offers pre-flight checks for compliance.

Highlights
  • Block programming interface
  • Virtual joysticks for control
  • Pre-flight compliance checks
  • Camera and photo blocks
  • Telemetry data display
  • Offline mission storage
  • Support for Tello and DJI drones
Features
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What's New in 4.1.1 - We've made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother flight. What's New in 4.1 - Pre-flight checks to ensure your flight commands are compliant with the drone specs. - The validations include: curve range, flight distance ranges, arc radius curve checks - User messages indicate which values are problematic in metric and imperial units. New in DroneBlocks 4.0 - Control your drone with virtual joysticks now included in the app New in DroneBlocks 3.6 - Tries to load blocks from the cache if your device is offline. New in DroneBlocks 3.5 - Bug fix for Tello Talent scrolling text and space characters - Simplify the connection process by setting focus to the SSID field and forcing capitalization New in DroneBlocks 3.4 - Support for Robomaster TT (aka Tello Talent) LED block coding! New in DroneBlocks 3.3 - Watch your blocks highlight as Tello executes its mission New in DroneBlocks 3.0 - Video feed for Tello & Tello EDU - Camera blocks that include "photo" and "photo interval" New in DroneBlocks 2.6 - Telemetry for Tello & Tello EDU (Altitude, ToF, Pitch, Roll, Yaw) New in DroneBlocks 2.5 - Offline storage. Users can access and save missions after logging in, accessing "My Missions", and going offline. New in DroneBlocks 2.4 - Improved Tello connection process - Added better handling of Tello network display - Fixed blank screen issue when switching between DJI and Tello blocks New in DroneBlocks 2.3 - Tello users can now set the default units to metric New in DroneBlocks 2.2.1 - DJI SDK 4.10 with improved support for Spark - Remember Tello blocks selection - Bug fix for switching back to Tello from DJI blocks New in DroneBlocks 2.1.0 - Tello EDU support - Improved command handling - Abort mission New in DroneBlocks 2.0.0 - Curve flight block for Tello New in DroneBlocks 1.2.7 - Bug fix for iPhone X and safe area conflict with menu New in DroneBlocks 1.2.6 - Spark Support!!!! - DJI SDK 4.6.1 New in DroneBlocks 1.2.5 - DJI SDK 4.5 New in DroneBlocks 1.2.4 - Improved Tello connection process New in DroneBlocks 1.2.4 - Fix for navigation mode not open error - Fix to improve the success of subsequent missions while in the air New in DroneBlocks 1.2.2 - Tello support: tap on hambuger icon and then tap "Connect to Tello" - Be sure to follow the Tello connection instructions - Free programming with Tello course at https://learn.droneblocks.io - DJI SDK 4.4.0 - Better land block handling - Don't require map preview for basic blocks like photo, yaw, gimbal New in DroneBlocks 1.2.1 - Fix for Google logins - Ability to switch between Google accounts New in DroneBlocks 1.2.0: - Users can now execute missions in mid air without needing takeoff and land blocks - Added speed to fly forward block - Added speed to yaw block - New photo interval block to take X number of photos at Y interval - New record video duration block DroneBlocks allows users to easily program fun and useful missions using block programming with the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Phantom 4, Mavic Pro and Inspire 1. Users can drag and drop blocks onto the canvas to command their drone to follow a basic flight plan. Coupled with the DroneBlocks curriculum, educators can teach students about all aspects of STEM. For example, lesson plan #2 is a "Dronie" mission that teaches students about geometry and determining the best angle to tilt the camera for the perfect dronie shot. Other lessons include learning how to use loops, fly in a star pattern, shoot a panorama, and much more. You can access our curriculum bundle online for free. Just go here and enroll in the course and you'll get access to eight fun programming lessons: http://learn.droneblocks.io DroneBlocks is currently being used in several classrooms around the country and we're looking forward to see what exciting and interesting missions our users will create!

About

Evo by Ozobot

This app serves as a companion for learning and creating with a robot companion. It provides access to coding tools, classroom resources, and support to maximize the robot's capabilities for educational and home use.

Highlights
  • Learn with robot companion
  • Create with robot companion
  • Connect with robot companion
  • Ozobot Blockly access
  • Classroom resources
  • FAQs and support
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Meet your go-to companion to learn, create and connect with Evo, all from your smartphone or tablet. For use at school or at home, the Evo App offers quick access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and more to get the most out of your Ozobot experience.

Screenshots

DroneBlocks4 screens
Evo by Ozobot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against DroneBlocks's 3.4. Evo by Ozobot also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 49%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 56). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Evo by Ozobot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of DroneBlocks's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evo by Ozobot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DroneBlocks versus Evo by Ozobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneBlocksEvo by Ozobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (56 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings561.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroneBlocks, LLCEvollve, Inc.

Customer experience

DroneBlocks

All ratings56 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative42.6%

Evo by Ozobot

All ratings1,069 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative30.9%

User reviews

DroneBlocks

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to code drone
  • 👍 Great for educators
  • 👍 Fun and engaging learning
  • 👍 Potential for STEM programs
  • 👍 Good for basic programming understanding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Difficult to save/change missions
  • 🐛 UI issues on small phones
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently

Evo by Ozobot

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and engaging app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Innovative features like Ozoblockly programming
  • 🤖 Great for learning about robotics and coding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Stripped of many features after recent update
  • 🔋 Poor battery life for the Ozobot Evo
  • 📱 Connectivity issues with the app and Ozobot

Bugs and requests

DroneBlocks

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App keeps crashing
  • App breaks when trying to flip
  • Drone blew up and smashed window
  • App doesn't execute code
  • App crashes after app crash
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  • UI mushes together on small phones
  • Screen remains completely blank
  • App is blank
  • Doesn't size screen properly on iPhone SE
  • App hangs after connecting
  • Camera and 'Land at Home' features inactive
  • Internal error when connecting to Tello
  • App glitches so much
  • Barely connects
  • Move blocks don't work
  • UI unstable, sometimes shows nothing connected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add camera controls for Tello
  • Allow local saving of missions
  • Improve UI for smaller phones
  • Add more login options for Chinese users
  • Support for metric units
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  • Longer distance control
  • iPhone support

Evo by Ozobot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update bricking Ozobot devices
  • Inability to connect and calibrate Ozobot with the app
  • Saved programs not working after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back removed features like customization, tricks, and accounts
  • Add battery percentage indicator for Ozobot Evo
  • Improve app navigation and make key functions more accessible
  • Expand programming and coding capabilities

In-app purchases

None

DroneBlocks

No in-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneBlocks free?
DroneBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneBlocks or Evo by Ozobot?
Evo by Ozobot is rated higher. DroneBlocks averages 3.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Evo by Ozobot averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do DroneBlocks or Evo by Ozobot have ads?
Neither DroneBlocks nor Evo by Ozobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneBlocks or Evo by Ozobot?
DroneBlocks ships an update every 2 months, and Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. Most recently, DroneBlocks was updated on October 16, 2026 and Evo by Ozobot on October 21, 2026.

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