Comparison

KamiBlock vs PingPongRobot

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

Head to head
About

KamiBlock

This app teaches children coding and programming through a visual block-based interface. Users can program a cute robot companion by dragging and dropping code blocks, fostering logic and creativity.

Highlights
  • Visual block-based coding
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Robot programming
  • Logic and creativity challenges
  • Scratch-like interface
Features
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Kids get to learn coding and programming with Kamibot, a cute robot that kids can dress with paper characters! Program Kamibot with Kamiblocks. Kamiblock's interface closely resembles Scratch, so using Kamiblocks is not a problem for Scratch users. Coding is done with code blocks that kids can easily build by dragging and dropping on an easy to learn interface. Kamibot is for all ages. Kamibot gives kids a hands on approach to learning that challenges their skills in logic and creativity. This application is intended for use along with Kamibot. Kamiblock is released under the GPLv2 (GNU General Public License v2.0)

About

PingPongRobot

This app allows users to create simple robotic sequences for motion, timing, drawing, and dancing using modular robot cubes. It guides users through assembly, pairing, and controlling various robot models with different modes.

Highlights
  • Robotic engineering sequences
  • Motion, timing, drawing, dancing
  • Modular robot cube control
  • 3D modeling guide
  • Joystick, Dancing, Drawing modes
  • LED color identification
Features
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Pingpong APP Detail Experience simple robotic engineering sequences by making your own motion, timing, drawing, dancing and loops, which can be controlled with Pingpong App program. Each Pingpong model needs specified links to assemble Pingpong Cubes. Find the link parts on G2, G3, G4, and G6 boxes. Known as a basic module of Pingpong, the CUBE is a single modular robot that contains a controller, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, extra sensor interface, stepper motor, battery, and more. 1.How to download Pingpong APP: Download Pingpong APP from App Store (Search APP: Pingpong Robot). 2.ON/OFF & CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Press and hold the yellow power button more than 2 seconds to turn on and off Pingpong CUBE. (beeping sounds are made) 3.CHARGING 3-1.Prepare the CUBEs. Attach the parts together. 3-2.Attach the charging cable to the round disk part of the Pingpong CUBE. 3-3.The CUBE and the charger are connected by a round magnet. More than 100 CUBEs can be charged at once. 3-4.Charging Time: 6 CUBEs/hour (the charging time depends on the number of CUBEs). 3-5.If the CUBE automatically turns off, starts to lag, or displays no LED sign, this may indicate batteries are low. 4.HOW TO PLAY PINGPONG 4-1. INSTALL THE APP Download Pingpong APP in smart phone or device. (Search APP: Pingpong Robot from App Store). 4-2. LAUNCH THE APP Open Pingpong APP and select CUBE groups. Select a group depending on number of CUBEs (G2, G3, G4, or G6). 4-3. CUBE GROUP After choosing CUBE group, select Pingpong robot model. 4-4. ASSEMBLY Assemble Pingpong model with reference to APP images. Press the 3D modeling guide button for a detailed guide. 4-5. TURN ON After assembling Pingpong model, press the yellow power button more than 2 seconds to turn on all Pingpong CUBEs. 4-6. PAIRING 1ST CUBE Check first CUBE on the app screen. Press the power button from the assembled robot following the order displayed on the app screen. If 1st CUBE is successfully connected to the smartphone, a pairing signal and a beeping sound will be made. 4-7. PAIRING THE OTHERS After pairing first CUBE & APP, press the yellow power button of the remaining CUBES (follow the order from the APP screen). 4-8. PLAY ROBOT Pingpong APP provides various functions: Joystick, Dancing Mode, Drawing Mode and Motion Making. 5.CUBE COLORS After Pingpong robot is successfully connected to smartphone, it is possible to distinguish the order of each CUBE in LED colors, especially in sequences of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow. 6.CUBE ICONS Decide on the order and position of the Pingpong CUBE with different icons, including square, triangle, circle, star, and heart.

Screenshots

KamiBlock3 screens
PingPongRobot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PingPongRobot at every 3 weeks against KamiBlock's every 2 months. KamiBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KamiBlock ships an update every 2 months, PingPongRobot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KamiBlock versus PingPongRobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKamiBlockPingPongRobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3.14 Co.,LtdRoboRisen

Customer experience

KamiBlock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PingPongRobot

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

KamiBlock

No in-app purchases

None

PingPongRobot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KamiBlock free?
KamiBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingPongRobot free?
PingPongRobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KamiBlock or PingPongRobot have ads?
Neither KamiBlock nor PingPongRobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KamiBlock or PingPongRobot?
KamiBlock ships an update every 2 months, and PingPongRobot every 3 weeks. Most recently, KamiBlock was updated on October 7, 2026 and PingPongRobot on October 9, 2026.

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