Evo by Ozobot vs VEXcode IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
VEXcode IQ
This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Consistent across Blocks and Text
- Robot drivetrain control blocks
- Device manager for robot setup
- Built-in video tutorials
- Example projects for learning
- Multilingual block support
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 40+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against VEXcode IQ's 3.7. Evo by Ozobot also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 38) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Evo by Ozobot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Evo by Ozobot's written reviews are positive against 55% of VEXcode IQ's.
Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evo by Ozobot | VEXcode IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.7 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 892 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evollve, Inc. | VEX Robotics, Inc. |
Customer experience
Evo by Ozobot
VEXcode IQ
Bugs and 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
VEXcode IQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Evo by Ozobot
No in-app purchases
VEXcode IQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
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