Cubelets Blockly vs SAM Root
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubelets Blockly
This free coding environment uses a visual programming language to help children learn to program their robot blocks. It allows users to create new robots and behaviors with code, making it an accessible tool for coding novices.
- Visual programming language
- Learn to code robots
- Create new robot behaviors
- Supports Cubelets OS 4
- Free coding environment
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Cubelets robot blocks are a fast and easy way to inspire kids to become better thinkers. Cubelets Blockly is a FREE coding environment for your Cubelets® robot blocks. Blockly, a visual programming language originally developed by Google, forms the backbone of this powerful learning tool. Coding novices need not worry. Cubelets Blockly is the perfect platform to learn to program your own robots! This simple and powerful visual programming tool gives you full control over your Cubelets® robot blocks. Create countless new robots and behaviors with the power of code. This app supports Cubelets OS 4, a new operating system for Cubelets. If you have older Cubelets, you may upgrade them to OS 4 using the Cubelets app.
SAM Root
Learn programming through interactive robotics with three progressive coding levels, from graphical blocks to Python 3. Control robots in real-time or test your code with a built-in 3D simulator.
- Three progressive coding levels
- Graphical blocks to Python 3
- Real-time robot control
- Built-in 3D simulator
- Seamless level switching
- Bluetooth robot pairing
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SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAM Root at 46% against Cubelets Blockly's 0%. SAM Root also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Cubelets Blockly's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SAM Root holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAM Root has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cubelets Blockly's written reviews are positive against 46% of SAM Root's.
Cubelets Blockly ships an update every 3 months, SAM Root monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cubelets Blockly | SAM Root |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Modular Robotics | SAM Labs |
Customer experience
Cubelets Blockly
SAM Root
In-app purchases
Cubelets Blockly
No in-app purchases
SAM Root
No in-app purchases
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