LEGO® Boost vs Origami Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEGO® Boost
Bring LEGO creations to life with this app! Use drag-and-drop coding to make models move, talk, and respond. Access building instructions and enjoy over 60 activities, or code your own unique models.
- Drag-and-drop coding interface
- Digital LEGO building instructions
- Over 60 fun activities
- Codeable LEGO models
- Control LEGO creations from mobile device
- Combine with other LEGO sets
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The LEGO® Boost app is available for download until January 1st. Combine this app with the LEGO® BOOST Creative Toolbox (17101) set to bring your creations to life! Enjoy more than 60 fun activities with simple drag-n'-drop coding, watch videos and access digital LEGO Building Instructions. Have fun with LEGO models that can move, talk and respond to real-world events. Take your experience to another level with advanced coding. Build and BOOST your own robot toy creations and control them from your mobile device. All it takes is three simple steps: BUILD, CODE and PLAY! Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. LEGO® BOOST App Feature List - Access digital LEGO® Building Instructions for all 5 LEGO BOOST models included with the 17101 LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox. - BUILD, CODE and PLAY with CODABLE LEGO® models. - Bring your LEGO® BOOST creations to life with the simple drag-n'-drop PROGRAMMING interface. - Enjoy more than 60 fun ACTIVITIES. - Imagine, build and code your own creations. Kick-start your creativity—3 inspirational models included with the app. - Combine 17101 LEGO BOOST with the LEGO® City 60194 Arctic Scout Truck to control and drive the vehicle! Use the app to operate the forklift, examine samples with the color sensor, help the whale back into the water and much more. - Combine 17101 LEGO BOOST with LEGO® NINJAGO® 70652 Stormbringer and set the Lightning Dragon free! Use the app to control the fearsome beast, fire the shooters, create a color-sensing ejector seat and much more! - Go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. LEGO BOOST set (17101) Feature List - Includes 844 LEGO® pieces, plus a LEGO Move Hub, Interactive Motor and a Color & Distance Sensor. - Move Hub features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, 2 encoded motors, activation button, internal tilt sensor and a light. - Interactive Motor is an encoded motor. - Color & Distance Sensor detects distance, motion and color, and can also function as a light. - Create and code Vernie the Robot, Frankie the Cat, the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4), the Guitar 4000 and the AutoBuilder. - Rotate Vernie’s head to activate its shoulder-mounted spring-loaded shooter. - Build the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4) and try out the different tool and customization attachments for an array of exciting activities. - Learn songs and rock out with the Guitar4000! - Look after your own pet with Frankie the Cat. Be sure to feed it the right food—or it might get upset! - Construct, code and operate the AutoBuilder to produce real miniature LEGO® models. - Build and code robots and models, and complete exciting activities with the playmat and intuitive LEGO® BOOST app. The LEGO® BOOST Creative Toolbox set (17101) is sold separately. For app support contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details refer to http://service.lego.com/contactus Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. Read more on http://aboutus.lego.com/legal-notice/Privacy-Policy and http://aboutus.lego.com/legal-notice/terms-of-use-for-apps There’s no third-party advertising. LEGO marketing content and information is served, for instance LEGO news about LEGO sets and other LEGO games, in hope of inspiring children’s creative play. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2017 The LEGO Group.
Origami Master
Learn the art of paper folding with step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams for creating a wide variety of origami figures. Explore categories like sea creatures, insects, flowers, and more for a fun and educational experience.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Clear diagrams
- Diverse origami categories
- Create animals, insects, flowers, and more
- Develop fine motor skills
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'Origami: Easy Shapes' provides detailed instructions with illustrations for various origami figures. Fold interesting shapes and spend fun time with family! Origami is a Japanese art of folding paper to obtain not only simple shapes but even complex figures. It has applications in recreation, education, and even maths! It also helps to develop children's fine motor skills (aka dexterity). 'Origami: Easy Shapes' features five different categories with following origami shapes: ► Miscellaneous: sea dog, sea bear, whale, prawn, frog, dragonfly, cicada, ladybug, butterfly, bee, pansy, cactus, camelia, cosmos, sunflower; ► Sea creatures: penguin, turtle, killer whale, ray, butterfly fish, tropical fish, crab, crawfish, whale 2, squid; ► Insects: snail, cabbageworm, stag beetle, cicada 2, bee 2, scorpion, butterfly 2, butterfly 3, mantis, giant water bug; ► Flowers: maple, hydrangea, iris, cherry tree, poinsettia, omuta rose, morning glory, water lily, windmill, carnation; ► Love: heart bracelet, heart stand, heart with wings, insertable hearts, checked heart, necktie heart, bear holding a heart, heart name stand, heart pendant. Every step comes along with instructions in clear languages and supported by straightforward diagrams. All you need is a few pieces of paper, scissors, tape, and some patience. CONTACTS: mediaiosapps@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://nurlanispaew6.wixsite.com/appsi-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEGO® Boost at none against Origami Master's 2. LEGO® Boost also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Origami Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LEGO® Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LEGO® Boost against 4.8 for Origami Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 65% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LEGO® Boost | Origami Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.3K ratings) | 4.8 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews — better | 65.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 717 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEGO | Nurlan Ispayev |
Customer experience
LEGO® Boost
Origami Master
User reviews
LEGO® Boost
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Great for learning coding
- 🎨 Excellent for creativity
- 💡 Impressive programming options
- 🤖 Enjoyable building experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Confusing programming interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding parts
Origami Master
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 🚀 Great for beginners and experts
- 💡 Helpful for learning origami
- 🎨 Variety of origami projects
Room to improve
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for some projects
Bugs and requests
LEGO® Boost
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Firmware update failures
- Bluetooth connection problems
- Lost progress and build instructions
- Sensor and motor issues
Requested features
5 requests- More advanced programming blocks
- Ability to save and load projects
- Improved instructions and documentation
- Compatibility with more devices
- Easier part organization
Origami Master
Reported bugs
2 issues- Diagrams and instructions confusing
- App crashes or freezes frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Add video tutorials
- Expand free origami options
- Improve instructions and diagrams
- Allow sharing across devices
In-app purchases
LEGO® Boost
No in-app purchases
Origami Master
- Premium Origami7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Origami$4.99
Questions
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