Makeblock Neuron vs makerzoid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Makeblock Neuron
This app allows users to create with electronic modules by drawing lines on the screen, eliminating the need for complex programming. It offers simple video guides and remote control via Bluetooth or Wifi, making it ideal for IoT education. Explore over 30 electronic modules to invent and build.
- Visual line-based programming
- Simple video guides
- Bluetooth/Wifi remote control
- IoT Education support
- Over 30 electronic modules
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Neuron App is the companion app of Makeblock Neuron® electronic modules. You can invent with electronic modules by drawing lines without learning complex programming languages. You need to connect to your Makeblock Neuron® electronic modules with Bluetooth or Wifi in order to make with electronics in Neuron App. Features: -Control and program electronics by drawing lines on the screen -Simple and fun video guides -Remote control with Bluetooth or Wifi. Suitable for IoT Education -Over 30 electronic modules Support: -Find more information at http://neuron.makeblock.com -Email support: neuronsupport@makeblock.com -Forum: http://forum.makeblock.com/c/makeblock-products/Neuron
makerzoid
Control robotic devices through a block-based programming interface. Learn assembly and installation of components while developing coding skills for robot movement and actions.
- Block-based programming
- Robot control (forward, backward, turn)
- Assembly and installation guidance
- Blockly editor integration
- Progress tracking for assembly
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This is software of program blocks “Mechanical Master” and “Robot Master”, it can be used for controlling program blocks. The function of Mechanical Master: 1. Assembling and installing blocks teaching. The function of Robot Master as the blew: 1. Control robot go forward, backward, turn left and turn right. 2. Show the progress of assembling and installing blocks 3. Use Blockly edit program to control robot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: makerzoid at 64% against Makeblock Neuron's 33%. Makeblock Neuron's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Makeblock Neuron holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Makeblock Neuron's written reviews are positive against 64% of makerzoid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Makeblock Neuron ships an update every 3 weeks, makerzoid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Makeblock Neuron | makerzoid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | 3.8 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makeblock Co., Ltd. | 广州途道信息科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Makeblock Neuron
makerzoid
In-app purchases
Makeblock Neuron
No in-app purchases
makerzoid
No in-app purchases
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