SAS CodeSnaps vs Blocks4All
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAS CodeSnaps
This app allows students to create and execute code using tangible, printable blocks. Programs are scanned and run on compatible robots, offering a collaborative coding experience for all skill levels.
- Printable, tangible coding blocks with QR codes
- Digital coding space for program manipulation
- Support for advanced coding concepts like loops
- Compatibility with multiple Sphero robot models
- Cloud storage for program access
- Teacher resources and lesson guides
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CodeSnaps is a collaborative coding environment requiring only one robot and one iPad. CodeSnaps takes advantage of tangible, printed coding blocks allowing students to prepare programs together on a work surface without a device. When blocks are scanned with the CodeSnaps app, the program is then executed on the connected robot. Features include: • Printable, tangible blocks equipped with QR codes allowing programs to be scanned with the CodeSnaps app • A digital coding space for further manipulating programs after scanning or starting a program from scratch • A variety of coding blocks including advanced concepts such as loops. • Support for Sphero robots including BOLT, SPRK+, Sphero, Ollie, and Sphero Mini • Cloud storage so students can access their programs anytime, anywhere • Teacher resources and lesson guides. Feedback Your feedback will help shape the next release of CodeSnaps. Please send questions or comments to socialinnovation@sas.com. Follow us twitter.com/saseducator License Agreement Your use of this Application indicates your acceptance of the terms of the SAS Institute Inc. License Agreement for SAS® CodeSnaps, linked above. If you do not agree with these terms, you are not authorized to use the Application.
Blocks4All
This app provides a block-based programming interface designed for accessibility. It is compatible with VoiceOver and Switch Control, allowing users to program robots. Ideal for educational settings.
- Block-based programming
- VoiceOver compatibility
- Switch Control support
- Dash and Dot robot programming
- Educational tool
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BlocksForAll is a block-based programming environment that works with VoiceOver and Switch Control. It can be used to program the Dash and Dot robots from Wonder Workshop.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SAS CodeSnaps at 9.1 against Blocks4All's 12.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SAS CodeSnaps against 5.0 for Blocks4All. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
SAS CodeSnaps ships an update every 3 months, Blocks4All every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAS CodeSnaps | Blocks4All |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAS Institute Inc. | Lauren Milne |
Customer experience
SAS CodeSnaps
Blocks4All
In-app purchases
SAS CodeSnaps
No in-app purchases
Blocks4All
No in-app purchases
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