Comparison

KamiBlock vs RoboidMaker

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

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth robot control
  • Block coding integration (Scratch 3)
  • Joystick movement control
  • Pre-installed robot actions
  • Hardware and software education
Features
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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!

Screenshots

KamiBlock3 screens
RoboidMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KamiBlock versus RoboidMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKamiBlockRoboidMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3.14 Co.,LtdRobomation

Customer experience

KamiBlock

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

RoboidMaker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KamiBlock

No in-app purchases

None

RoboidMaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KamiBlock free?
KamiBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoboidMaker free?
RoboidMaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KamiBlock or RoboidMaker?
RoboidMaker is rated higher. KamiBlock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RoboidMaker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KamiBlock or RoboidMaker have ads?
Neither KamiBlock nor RoboidMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KamiBlock or RoboidMaker?
KamiBlock ships an update every 2 months, and RoboidMaker every 2 months. Most recently, KamiBlock was updated on October 7, 2026 and RoboidMaker on September 22, 2026.

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