Comparison

KidBot Start vs Maibo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Visual programming interface
  • Robot command puzzles
  • Instruction sequencing
  • Conditional execution
  • Loops and jumps
  • Offline play
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

KidBot Start4 screens
Maibo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KidBot Start ships an update every 5 months, Maibo fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KidBot Start versus Maibo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidBot StartMaibo
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONSTANTIN ILIEV VASSILEVMAKSIM KHOLMOV

Customer experience

KidBot Start

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Maibo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

None

KidBot Start

No in-app purchases

None

Maibo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KidBot Start free?
KidBot Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maibo free?
Maibo costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KidBot Start or Maibo?
KidBot Start is rated higher. KidBot Start averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Maibo averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KidBot Start or Maibo have ads?
Neither KidBot Start nor Maibo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KidBot Start or Maibo?
KidBot Start ships an update every 5 months, and Maibo fortnightly. Most recently, KidBot Start was updated on October 29, 2026 and Maibo on October 29, 2026.

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