Comparison

Jimu vs VEXcode IQ

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

Head to head
About

Jimu

Build, control, and program robotic creations using interactive 3D assembly guides and a graphical programming interface. Design custom actions, convert code to Swift, and share your robotic designs with a community.

Highlights
  • 3D assembly guides
  • Pre-programmed robot actions
  • Custom action creation
  • Graphical programming interface
  • Code conversion to Swift
  • Robot model design and sharing
Features
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Build, control and program Jimu Robots with this app. With 3D video guide on how to assemble your Jimu Robot and tons of pre-programmed actions for each robot model, you will be able to start playing with your Jimu Robot from the start. You can create custom actions for each robot model, and learn how to program robots with graphical programming interface. You can even view how the graphically programing code would look like when converted to Swift. Feeling creative? Design and create your own Jimu Robot models and share them with other users. Program custom actions and show off your latest robotic creations in both pictures and videos.

About

VEXcode IQ

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
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 40+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors.

Screenshots

Jimu4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jimu and VEXcode IQ both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of VEXcode IQ's written reviews are positive against 37% of Jimu's. Jimu's advantage is ratings volume (434 vs 38) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Jimu against 3.7 for VEXcode IQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jimu has 434 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Jimu's written reviews are positive against 55% of VEXcode IQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jimu ships an update monthly, VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jimu versus VEXcode IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJimuVEXcode IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (434 ratings)3.7 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings434 — better38
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB892 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUBTECH ROBOTICS CORPVEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

Jimu

All ratings434 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative53.7%

VEXcode IQ

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%

Bugs and requests

Jimu

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Coding screen doesn't work
  • Can't select different builds
  • App crashes during building
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More help and guidance in the app
  • Ability to purchase missing parts
  • Improved app stability and reliability

VEXcode IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jimu

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jimu free?
Jimu 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, Jimu or VEXcode IQ?
Jimu and VEXcode IQ are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 434 and 38 ratings respectively.
Do Jimu or VEXcode IQ have ads?
Neither Jimu nor VEXcode IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jimu or VEXcode IQ?
Jimu ships an update monthly, and VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jimu was updated on October 10, 2026 and VEXcode IQ on October 11, 2026.

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