# Random Team Selector Starter vs mBlock

The clearest difference is rating: Random Team Selector Starter at 3.4 against mBlock's 3.1. Random Team Selector Starter also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). mBlock's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Random Team Selector Starter holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mBlock has 152 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 34% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Team Selector Starter | mBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-team-selector-starter/id1138657445/reviews)** | [3.1 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblock-learn-coding/id1367117202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **33.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDTECH MONSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/686934052) | [Makeblock Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002364464) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Team Selector Starter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-team-selector-starter/id1138657445)

Easily divide students into random teams for classroom activities. This app offers fun graphics, sound effects, and animations to keep students engaged. The free version supports up to 3 groups with 20 students each.

**Highlights:** Random team assignment, Student name entry, Custom graphics and animations, Sound effects, Group management, Active/inactive student selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### mBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblock-learn-coding/id1367117202)

This app enables students to learn coding through a block-based interface or Python. It supports creating games, animations, and programming robots, incorporating AI, IoT, and data science for advanced computer science education.

**Highlights:** Graphical programming with drag-and-drop blocks, Python programming support, Create games and animations, Program robots, AI, IoT, and data science features, Cloud storage for projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for coding robots
- 👍 Works well with Codey Rocky
- 👍 Great for learning programming
- 👍 Similar to Scratch
- 👍 Bluetooth connection works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not support mBot2/mBot Neo
- 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth)
- 🐛 App is glitchy
- 🐛 Upload mode not working on iPad
- 🐛 Live mode not working

**Reported bugs**

- mBot2/mBot Neo not supported
- Bluetooth connection fails or is unstable
- App crashes or freezes
- Upload mode not functional on iPad
- Live mode unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add mBot2/mBot Neo support
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Add local storage for programs
- Implement zoom functionality
- Add more examples for Codey Rocky


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Team Selector Starter free?

Random Team Selector Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is mBlock free?

mBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Random Team Selector Starter or mBlock?

Random Team Selector Starter is rated higher. Random Team Selector Starter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while mBlock averages 3.1 from 152 ratings.

### Do Random Team Selector Starter or mBlock have ads?

Neither Random Team Selector Starter nor mBlock shows ads.

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