Comparison

Evo by Ozobot vs VEXcode EXP

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

Head to head
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.

About

VEXcode EXP

This coding environment helps students of all ages learn to program robots through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. It offers a consistent experience across different VEX robot platforms and age groups, making computer science accessible and engaging.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent across VEX robot platforms
  • Supports multiple programming languages (Blocks/Text)
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Extensive example projects
  • Device manager for robot setup
Features
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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 123, VEX GO, VEX IQ, VEX EXP, 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. 60+ 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. VEXcode Privacy Policy: https://www.vexrobotics.com/software-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Evo by Ozobot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against VEXcode EXP's 3.0. Evo by Ozobot also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). VEXcode EXP's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). 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

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Evo by Ozobot's written reviews are positive against 100% of VEXcode EXP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, VEXcode EXP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Evo by Ozobot versus VEXcode EXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvo by OzobotVEXcode EXP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB531 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvollve, Inc.VEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

Evo by Ozobot

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

VEXcode EXP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 EXP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode EXP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEXcode EXP free?
VEXcode EXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evo by Ozobot or VEXcode EXP?
Evo by Ozobot is rated higher. Evo by Ozobot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VEXcode EXP averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Evo by Ozobot or VEXcode EXP have ads?
Neither Evo by Ozobot nor VEXcode EXP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evo by Ozobot or VEXcode EXP?
Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, and VEXcode EXP every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evo by Ozobot was updated on October 7, 2026 and VEXcode EXP on September 29, 2026.

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