# DataCamp vs PictoBlox

The clearest difference is rating: DataCamp at 4.8 against PictoBlox's 3.4. DataCamp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 48%). PictoBlox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DataCamp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. PictoBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.

DataCamp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DataCamp has 4.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DataCamp's written reviews are positive against 48% of PictoBlox's.

DataCamp ships an update fortnightly, PictoBlox every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataCamp | PictoBlox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-learn-data-ai-code/id1263413087/reviews)** | [3.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoblox-coding-robots-and-ai/id1554839634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datacamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263152552) | [STEMpedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472734454) |

## What reviewers say

### DataCamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-learn-data-ai-code/id1263413087)

Learn in-demand coding and AI skills through interactive courses and real-world projects. Master languages like Python and SQL, and gain certifications to advance your career in data science and AI.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding courses, Real-world projects, AI-assisted learning, Professional certifications, Learn Python, SQL, R, AI, Mobile and desktop access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $35.00 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $43.00 | per month |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $69.99 | per month |
| Black Friday 2025 | $148.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $165.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Trial Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Yearly Mobile Subscription | $350.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible Learning Tool
- 🚀 State of the art
- 👍 Great app for learning
- 👍 Excellent app for learners
- 👍 Ease of learning and flash cards ❤️

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Datalab tab is gone ?
- 🐛 Unusable on iPad 10
- 🐛 Absolute trash, I hope you hate yourselves
- 🐛 My Library Problem
- 🐛 Such POOR experience

**Reported bugs**

- My Library Problem
- The app has worsened a lot
- App Crashing Immediately
- Ab stürzt beim öffnen direkt wieder ab. Erst beim erneuten runterladen funktioniert sie wieder.
- App has a delay while typing

**Requested features**

- Need flash cards for entire data science track please
- Wann Darkmode?
- Dark Mode
- SQL workspace has yet to be added


### PictoBlox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoblox-coding-robots-and-ai/id1554839634)

Learn to code with a block-based platform that integrates robotics, AI, and machine learning. Create games, animations, and control hardware using intuitive drag-and-drop Scratch blocks. Ideal for beginners to develop 21st-century skills.

**Highlights:** Block-based coding, Robotics control, AI and Machine Learning, IoT projects, Game and animation creation, Hardware interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning AI
- 👍 Good for robotics
- 👍 Intuitive block interface
- 👍 Fun for beginners
- 👍 Good for short projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitches
- 🐛 Projects not saving
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Lagging issues
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Birthday date not appearing during account creation
- Purple screen and reset when saving project
- Microphone activated unexpectedly
- Space instead of left arrow in hat block
- Projects not saving on iPad and laptops

**Requested features**

- Zoom in feature for drawing
- Pixelated text option
- Custom controls (thumbsticks, levers)
- Move variables with finger
- Drag code to other sprites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataCamp free?

DataCamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PictoBlox free?

PictoBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DataCamp or PictoBlox?

DataCamp is rated higher. DataCamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while PictoBlox averages 3.4 from 59 ratings.

### Do DataCamp or PictoBlox have ads?

DataCamp shows ads; PictoBlox does not.

### Which is updated more often, DataCamp or PictoBlox?

DataCamp ships an update fortnightly, and PictoBlox every 14 months. Most recently, DataCamp was updated on October 26, 2026 and PictoBlox on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*