Comparison

DroneBlocks vs Delightex Edu

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

Delightex Edu

Empower children to create and explore interactive 3D content using AI, coding, and immersive technologies like VR/AR. This tool fosters essential 21st-century skills and allows educators to design engaging lessons and virtual experiences.

Highlights
  • AI-supported 3D content creation
  • Animation with code
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality exploration
  • Development of 21st-century skills
  • Interactive lesson design
  • Virtual field trips
Features
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Adaptable to any age or subject, Delightex Edu lets kids build AI-supported 3D creations, animate them with code and explore them in captivating ways, including Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR & AR). Students become creators of their own content and develop 21st Century learning skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, coding and AI-literacy, while connecting with the learning material at the same time. Educators can also design their own interactive lessons or virtual field trips to provide students with original and engaging learning experiences that captivate and last. Designed with a user-friendly interface making it intuitive to create with, Delightex Edu can be easily implemented and introduced. Only a few clicks are enough to build a first Project and get started. Various resources including teacher guides, lesson plans and student check lists are also available for free.

Screenshots

DroneBlocks4 screens
Delightex Edu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Delightex Edu at 3.9 against DroneBlocks's 3.4. Delightex Edu also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (179 vs 56). DroneBlocks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Delightex Edu sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DroneBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Delightex Edu holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 179 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of DroneBlocks's written reviews are positive against 54% of Delightex Edu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneBlocks ships an update every 2 months, Delightex Edu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DroneBlocks versus Delightex Edu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneBlocksDelightex Edu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (56 ratings)3.9 (179 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews54.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56179 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroneBlocks, LLCDelightex GmbH

Customer experience

DroneBlocks

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

Delightex Edu

All ratings178 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative35.9%

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

Delightex Edu

From 179 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Creative 3D world building and design
  • 💻 Accessible block-based coding (CoBlocks)
  • 🥽 VR and AR integration capabilities
  • 🎓 Excellent educational tool for STEM learning
  • 🤝 Collaborative features for classroom use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⚠️ Severe login and authentication problems
  • 💰 Expensive Pro subscription pricing
  • 🔒 Limited free version functionality
  • ⏱️ Slow app loading and performance lag

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

Delightex Edu

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on startup and during use
  • Login fails on mobile devices (iPhone/iPad)
  • School account authentication errors
  • Projects become inaccessible or deleted unexpectedly
  • Cannot create new projects after certain actions
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  • Camera view inverted or disoriented
  • Objects fail to spawn or appear invisible
  • Path-following animations glitch and reset
  • Search function returns irrelevant results
  • Update loop requiring repeated installations
  • AR functionality broken after iOS updates
  • Battery drain and excessive resource consumption
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • Server connectivity issues

Requested features

13 requests
  • Improved camera controls with better turning mechanics
  • More object variety (fruits, basic items, furniture)
  • Comment and rating system for community projects
  • Undo/trash functionality for deleted projects
  • Mobile coding support (CoBlocks on iPhone/iPad)
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  • VR headset support expansion
  • Increased free project creation limits
  • Lower Pro subscription pricing
  • Better character representation and diversity
  • More food and clothing customization options
  • Seatbelts and interactive vehicle features
  • Username recovery and account management tools
  • Ability to create accounts without teacher requirement

In-app purchases

None

DroneBlocks

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Delightex Edu

One-time6
  • Delightex Pro 5$79.99
  • Delightex 5 with MERGE$84.99
  • Delightex Pro 15$149.99
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  • Delightex Pro 15 with MERGE$159.99
  • Delightex Pro 30$249.99
  • Delightex Pro 30 with MERGE$299.99

Questions

Is DroneBlocks free?
DroneBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Delightex Edu free?
Delightex Edu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DroneBlocks or Delightex Edu?
Delightex Edu is rated higher. DroneBlocks averages 3.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Delightex Edu averages 3.9 from 179 ratings.
Do DroneBlocks or Delightex Edu have ads?
Neither DroneBlocks nor Delightex Edu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneBlocks or Delightex Edu?
DroneBlocks ships an update every 2 months, and Delightex Edu every 3 weeks. Most recently, DroneBlocks was updated on October 16, 2026 and Delightex Edu on October 23, 2026.

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