KamiBlock vs RoboidMaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Visual block-based coding
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Robot programming
- Logic and creativity challenges
- Scratch-like interface
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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)
RoboidMaker
Control educational robots you've assembled using your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Program them with block coding or use the app's joystick and pre-set actions to explore the world of robotics.
- Bluetooth robot control
- Block coding integration (Scratch 3)
- Joystick movement control
- Pre-installed robot actions
- Hardware and software education
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Roboid Maker is an application that lets you control educational robots you’ve assembled yourself. To use Roboid Maker, you’ll need a Cheese Stick and a Roboid robot. The robot connects to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. The Roboid series is a line of robots developed for hardware and software education. When connected to a PC, you can program them using block coding (Scratch 3). For more information about the Roboid series, please visit https://robomation.net/?lang=en With the app, you can move the robot freely and try out a variety of actions. Use a joystick-style controller to direct its movement. In the “Motion” and “Action” menus, you can tap buttons to run pre-installed actions. If you already own a Cheese Stick, please click the link below and follow the steps to update your Cheese Stick’s version (firmware) before use: https://robomation.net/?page_id=17403 Let’s dive into the exciting world of robots with Roboid Maker!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RoboidMaker at 5.0 against KamiBlock's 3.0. KamiBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
RoboidMaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KamiBlock | RoboidMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3.14 Co.,Ltd | Robomation |
Customer experience
KamiBlock
RoboidMaker
In-app purchases
KamiBlock
No in-app purchases
RoboidMaker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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