Comparison

BirdBlox vs Evo by Ozobot

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

Head to head
About

BirdBlox

This app allows students aged 9-14 to program physical robots using a block-based interface. Users can control robot motors, lights, and sensors, enabling them to create interactive projects and learn computer science concepts.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming
  • Control robot motors and lights
  • Utilize robot sensors
  • Record and play sounds
  • Connect multiple robots
  • Use tablet sensors
Features
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The BirdBlox app enables students ages 9 -14 to program Hummingbird and Finch 2.0 robots. Students drag together blocks to build programs that control the robot motors and lights, and they can use sensors to make the robot respond to its environment. Whether they are programming Finch to complete a maze or building a Hummingbird robot dog that barks when someone is nearby, the only limit is their imagination! BirdBlox is a complete block-based programming language that is specifically designed for physical computing. BirdBlox contains blocks specific to each robot, as well as control structures, math and logic operators, support for variables and lists, and more. BirdBlox makes it easy for beginners to explore and get started, while also enabling students to create more complex programs as they learn more about computer science. Features: - Control lights, motors, and sensors for BirdBrain robots - Connect up to three robots - Record and play sounds to add music or sound effects to your project - Use tablet sensors to control your robot Requirements: - This app requires a Finch Robot 2.0, Hummingbird Bit, BBC micro:bit, or Hummingbird Duo with a Bluetooth adapter. All of these robots are available at store.birdbraintechnologies.com. - Each robot connects to the app via Bluetooth BLE. Make sure to load the Bluetooth-ready firmware onto your robot. You can find instructions by selecting your robot at birdbraintechnologies.com/portal. - This app requires iOS 9 or later. - This app requires iPad 3 or later / iPhone 4S or later. It is also compatible with all iPad Mini, Air, and Pro models.

About

Evo by Ozobot

This app serves as a companion for learning and creating with a robot companion. It provides access to coding tools, classroom resources, and support to maximize the robot's capabilities for educational and home use.

Highlights
  • Learn with robot companion
  • Create with robot companion
  • Connect with robot companion
  • Ozobot Blockly access
  • Classroom resources
  • FAQs and support
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Meet your go-to companion to learn, create and connect with Evo, all from your smartphone or tablet. For use at school or at home, the Evo App offers quick access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and more to get the most out of your Ozobot experience.

Screenshots

BirdBlox2 screens
Evo by Ozobot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against BirdBlox's 3.9. Evo by Ozobot also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 17) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). BirdBlox's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Evo by Ozobot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BirdBlox's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evo by Ozobot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BirdBlox ships an update every 5 months, Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BirdBlox versus Evo by Ozobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdBloxEvo by Ozobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirdBrain Technologies LLCEvollve, Inc.

Customer experience

BirdBlox

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Evo by Ozobot

All ratings1,069 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative30.9%

Bugs and requests

BirdBlox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Evo by Ozobot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update bricking Ozobot devices
  • Inability to connect and calibrate Ozobot with the app
  • Saved programs not working after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back removed features like customization, tricks, and accounts
  • Add battery percentage indicator for Ozobot Evo
  • Improve app navigation and make key functions more accessible
  • Expand programming and coding capabilities

In-app purchases

None

BirdBlox

No in-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BirdBlox free?
BirdBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BirdBlox or Evo by Ozobot?
Evo by Ozobot is rated higher. BirdBlox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Evo by Ozobot averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do BirdBlox or Evo by Ozobot have ads?
Neither BirdBlox nor Evo by Ozobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BirdBlox or Evo by Ozobot?
BirdBlox ships an update every 5 months, and Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. Most recently, BirdBlox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Evo by Ozobot on October 21, 2026.

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