Comparison

NeuLog vs mBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NeuLog

This app facilitates experimental data acquisition using autonomous logger sensors. It requires a Bluetooth module and NeuLog sensors to conduct classroom and field experiments in scientific studies. The system offers a simple, flexible, and fast approach to data logging.

Highlights
  • Autonomous logger sensors
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Plug-and-play modules
  • Classroom experiments
  • Field experiments
  • Scientific studies
Features
Read full description

Welcome to the new age of experimental data acquisition with fully autonomous logger sensors. To work with the app you will need a Bluetooth module BLT-202 and one or more of NeuLog sensors. BLT-202 provides power from a strong built-in lithium battery and communication between the app and NeuLog logger sensors. NeuLog logger sensors offer a myriad of didactic tools to meet your needs in the field of scientific studies. NeuLog is a set of independent computer based modules, complete with a data logger, flash memory and a sensor – all in one single smart unit. This autonomous plug-and-play concept allows for an easy, precise and fun way of conducting classroom and field experiments. NeuLog Logger Sensors Flexible. Simple. Fast. Forward Thinking.

About

mBlock

This app enables students to learn coding through a block-based interface or Python. It supports creating games, animations, and programming robots, incorporating AI, IoT, and data science for advanced computer science education.

Highlights
  • Graphical programming with drag-and-drop blocks
  • Python programming support
  • Create games and animations
  • Program robots
  • AI, IoT, and data science features
  • Cloud storage for projects
Features
Read full description

With mBlock, students can easily create games, animations, and program robots by dragging and dropping blocks, or through writing Python. Moreover, mBlock comes with AI, IoT, data science features for cutting-edge computer science learning, making it the perfect helper for coding educators and learners. Features: - Graphical programming: The app allows users to create projects with the most popular graphical programming language and program robots to do things as they can imagine. It makes programming as easy as blocks building. - Game-based learning: Children learn to code in completing tasks and know how it feels to accomplish something.      - Cloud storage: Users can store their projects in the cloud, syncing the projects across devices. It’s safe and convenient. - Compatible with Makeblock robots: mBot, mBot Ranger, Codey Rocky, Neuron - Support multiple languages: Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Polish, and Korean. Contact us: - For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.mblock.cc - Contact us via email: support@makeblock.com - Join Facebook group: Makeblock Talk & Share

Screenshots

NeuLog4 screens
mBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mBlock at 3.1 against NeuLog's 1.0. mBlock also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (152 vs 3). NeuLog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

mBlock holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mBlock has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NeuLog's written reviews are positive against 34% of mBlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NeuLog versus mBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeuLogmBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)3.1 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS. E. S. - SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS LTDMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

NeuLog

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

mBlock

All ratings152 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative52.2%

Bugs and requests

NeuLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

mBlock

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • mBot2/mBot Neo not supported
  • Bluetooth connection fails or is unstable
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Upload mode not functional on iPad
  • Live mode unresponsive
Show 21 more
  • Sprites cannot be moved correctly
  • Key blocks not functioning as expected
  • Saving and syncing issues lead to data loss
  • Cannot upload programs
  • Firmware update required via PC, not Bluetooth
  • Translation errors in blocks and interface
  • Tutorials are glitchy or do not work
  • Fixed rotation issues
  • No zoom in/out for blocks
  • iPad development appears to be halted
  • Cannot grant Bluetooth permissions on iPad
  • Parts of the app interface disappear
  • Cannot create variables on specific devices
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • Some sensors are not controllable via the app
  • Quad RGB sensor library is not fully translated
  • Costume editor lacks copy-paste and image/sound import
  • Line follower functionality not working
  • Code execution results in no robot action
  • App requires re-login frequently
  • Web version updates break iPad version compatibility

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add mBot2/mBot Neo support
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Add local storage for programs
  • Implement zoom functionality
  • Add more examples for Codey Rocky
Show 13 more
  • Enable Arduino coding in the app
  • Improve translation of blocks and interface
  • Add copy-paste functionality in costume editor
  • Allow adding photos and sounds in costume editor
  • Fix variable creation on iPhone X/iPad
  • Update Scratch 3 features
  • Add more sprites/photos
  • Improve tutorial functionality
  • Add dark mode
  • Enable firmware updates via Bluetooth
  • Improve compatibility with older Makeblock controllers
  • Add full French language support
  • Allow sharing projects

In-app purchases

None

NeuLog

No in-app purchases

None

mBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeuLog free?
NeuLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mBlock free?
mBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeuLog or mBlock?
mBlock is rated higher. NeuLog averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while mBlock averages 3.1 from 152 ratings.
Do NeuLog or mBlock have ads?
Neither NeuLog nor mBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeuLog or mBlock?
NeuLog ships an update every 2 months, and mBlock every 2 months. Most recently, NeuLog was updated on June 1, 2026 and mBlock on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons