# BOT 5th vs VEXcode IQ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VEXcode IQ at 55% against BOT 5th's 0%. VEXcode IQ also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). BOT 5th's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

VEXcode IQ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VEXcode IQ has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BOT 5th's written reviews are positive against 55% of VEXcode IQ's.

BOT 5th ships an update every 12 months, VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOT 5th | VEXcode IQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-5th-6th-grade-music-memory/id1049571181/reviews) | **[3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-iq/id1474811207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 892 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peggy Markham](https://appshunter.io/developer/951379850) | [VEX Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162973741) |

## What reviewers say

### BOT 5th

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-5th-6th-grade-music-memory/id1049571181)

This app helps students prepare for the Texas UIL 5th-6th Grade Music Memory contest. It features full-length songs, composer facts, and practice quizzes with timed clips. Users can test their knowledge of major works, selections, and composers, with spelling and punctuation counting towards their score.

**Highlights:** Listen to contest songs, Composer and selection facts, Practice quizzes with clips, Type major work, selection, composer, Spelling and punctuation checks, Randomized practice clips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VEXcode IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-iq/id1474811207)

This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Consistent across Blocks and Text, Robot drivetrain control blocks, Device manager for robot setup, Built-in video tutorials, Example projects for learning, Multilingual block support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOT 5th free?

BOT 5th is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VEXcode IQ free?

VEXcode IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BOT 5th or VEXcode IQ?

VEXcode IQ is rated higher. BOT 5th averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VEXcode IQ averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do BOT 5th or VEXcode IQ have ads?

Neither BOT 5th nor VEXcode IQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BOT 5th or VEXcode IQ?

BOT 5th ships an update every 12 months, and VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, BOT 5th was updated on November 6, 2026 and VEXcode IQ on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*