Comparison

mBlockly for Codeybot vs Osmo Coding Duo

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

Head to head
About

mBlockly for Codeybot

This app allows users to program a Codeybot educational robot by snapping together graphical building blocks. Users can create programs to make the robot move, express emotions, and interact with its environment. It enables wireless control of the robot directly from an iPad.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming
  • Robot control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • iPad gyroscope integration
  • Educational tool
Features
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Control your robot and learn programming by snapping graphical building blocks together. *** A Codeybot educational robot is required for running this app!*** LET YOUR ROBOT FEEL, THINK, AND DANCE With mBlockly, you can build short programs to let your Codeybot move or tell a story when it is happy or sad. TAKE YOUR CODEYBOT WITH YOUR TRIP Computers and cables are no more needed. Your iPad communicate directly with your Codeybot TURN YOUR IPADS INTO MAGIC WANDS mBlockly can read the status of iPad's gyroscope, meaning that you may let your codeybot dance by shaking the iPad or tilting it to each direction. E-mail:support@makeblock.cc

About

Osmo Coding Duo

This app offers a collaborative coding adventure where two players team up to solve logic puzzles and rescue pets. It introduces real-world coding concepts through engaging challenges and a fun narrative.

Highlights
  • Multistep logic problems
  • Collaborative play for two
  • Coding concept introduction
  • Pet rescue adventure
  • Osmo character interaction
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Team up with a friend to solve coding puzzles and rescue pets! The most advanced game in Osmo’s Coding Family, Coding Duo uses multistep logic problems to introduce kids to real-world coding concepts. FEATURES: Advanced Puzzles for Coding Fans Get challenged by multistep logic problems that will stretch minds and introduce them to coding concepts that are used in the real world. Collaborative Play Friends and family can play together side by side to solve coding puzzles. Use teamwork and strategy to work together towards a common goal. A Fun Rescue Adventure with Osmo Characters A scientist has lost his pets and needs your help to find them. Solve the coding challenges using your favorite Osmo characters and rescue pets across several islands and return them to their home. NOTES: * Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle. * Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

Screenshots

Osmo Coding Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: mBlockly for Codeybot at free against Osmo Coding Duo's free with in-app purchases. mBlockly for Codeybot also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Osmo Coding Duo's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for mBlockly for Codeybot against 3.9 for Osmo Coding Duo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Coding Duo has 145 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of mBlockly for Codeybot's written reviews are positive against 53% of Osmo Coding Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mBlockly for Codeybot ships an update every 10 months, Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
mBlockly for Codeybot versus Osmo Coding Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermBlockly for CodeybotOsmo Coding Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.Tangible Play

Customer experience

mBlockly for Codeybot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Osmo Coding Duo

All ratings145 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

mBlockly for Codeybot

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Duo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mBlockly for Codeybot free?
mBlockly for Codeybot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Coding Duo free?
Osmo Coding Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mBlockly for Codeybot or Osmo Coding Duo?
mBlockly for Codeybot is rated higher. mBlockly for Codeybot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Osmo Coding Duo averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do mBlockly for Codeybot or Osmo Coding Duo have ads?
Neither mBlockly for Codeybot nor Osmo Coding Duo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mBlockly for Codeybot or Osmo Coding Duo?
mBlockly for Codeybot ships an update every 10 months, and Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. Most recently, mBlockly for Codeybot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Osmo Coding Duo on October 6, 2026.

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