KidBot Start vs Maibo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KidBot Start
This app teaches children the fundamentals of programming through an engaging puzzle game. Players command a robot to collect toys using a visual, puzzle-like interface that introduces concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditions.
- Visual programming interface
- Robot command puzzles
- Instruction sequencing
- Conditional execution
- Loops and jumps
- Offline play
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Programming is the new literacy, and you better start early! Kidbot introduces kids to programming through a fun puzzle game. A room. Toys all over. A robot under your command. Few commands, endless possibilities. Move around. Gather the toys. Get to the basket. Kidbot uses a unique programming model, both powerful and intuitive. Instructions, conditions and jumps build on a familiar analogy with jigsaw puzzles, where the form of the piece indicates where it can fit. KidBot lets kids and even teenagers gain understanding of the basic concepts behind coding and robot building: INSTRUCTION SEQUENCING IDENTIFYING COMMON PATTERNS AS PROCEDURES CONDITIONAL EXECUTION LOOPS Safe for kids NO ADS NO NETWORK CONNECTION REQUIRED NO ACCOUNTS NO SOCIAL FEATURES The programming aspect (language) of the game is inspired by the fundamental ARM architecture. This means that the child learns how computers and programming work on a very low level, how basic loops and conditional execution are built by basic blocks. The game has a very smooth learning curve, guiding the child in with many tutorials and tips. While the tips are only in English, the game can be played without the child being able to read yet, because of the very interactive tutorials that show the kid what to do action by action. KidBot Start features 12 levels, which cover sequencing and subprograms. KidBot Full features 48 levels and adds condition operators as well as jumps and recursion.
Maibo
Master Chinese vocabulary with an extensive offline library of flashcards. Covers all HSK levels, business Chinese, and offers custom list creation with pronunciation, translation, and usage examples.
- 20,000-word dictionary
- Complete HSK 3.0 & 2.0 vocabulary
- Business Chinese Test (BCT) vocabulary
- Customizable word lists
- Offline functionality
- Multiple memorization modes
- Add custom cards
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New HSK - HSK 3.0 - 9 levels An Offline Library of Chinese Flashcards Complete with characters, pronunciation, Russian translation, and real-world usage examples. App Features: Massive 20,000-Word Dictionary – all available as interactive flashcards. Complete HSK 3.0 Vocabulary – All 9 levels, 11,000 words. Every card includes examples with translation, pinyin, and audio. Complete HSK 2.0 Vocabulary – All 6 levels, 5,000 words. Every card includes examples with translation, pinyin, audio, and part of speech. BCT (Business Chinese Test) Vocabulary – Levels A & B, 4,600 words. Every card includes examples with translation, pinyin, audio, and part of speech. "Learned" Folder (学好) – Organize mastered cards so they don't get in your way. Create Custom Word Lists – Build personal lists for targeted study. Extremely Lightweight App – Only about 30 MB in size. Add Your Own Cards – Create custom flashcards with your own characters, phrases, and examples. "Shuffle" Function – Mix up your cards for better recall. Copy Words Between Lists – Easily duplicate cards to different study sets. Multiple Memorization Modes – Test yourself from Russian to Chinese and from Chinese to Russian. 170 Built-in Thematic Word Lists – Ready-to-study vocabulary on various topics. Full Offline Functionality – The entire app works without an internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KidBot Start at Free against Maibo's $8.99. KidBot Start also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Maibo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
KidBot Start is free to download; Maibo costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KidBot Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KidBot Start's written reviews are positive against 86% of Maibo's.
KidBot Start ships an update every 5 months, Maibo fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | KidBot Start | Maibo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KONSTANTIN ILIEV VASSILEV | MAKSIM KHOLMOV |
Customer experience
KidBot Start
Maibo
In-app purchases
KidBot Start
No in-app purchases
Maibo
No in-app purchases









