Comparison

Photon EDU vs MatataCode(VinciBot)

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

Head to head
About

Photon EDU

This educational app teaches children programming fundamentals through interactive lessons with a Photon robot. It's designed for teachers and schools, requiring a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 compatible device to operate.

Highlights
  • Learn programming basics
  • Interactive robot lessons
  • Designed for teachers and schools
  • Requires Photon robot and Bluetooth 4.0
  • Educational content
Features
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Educational application for Photon. Use this application together with a Photon educational scripts to teach children the basics of programming using a Photon robot. This application is intended for Teachers and Schools. NOTE: This app requires a Photon educational script, a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 device to play.

About

MatataCode(VinciBot)

This application allows users to program and control a Vincibot robot directly from their mobile device. It provides a platform for hands-on coding experiences with a physical robot.

Highlights
  • Program Vincibot robot
  • Control robot via mobile
  • Hands-on coding experience
  • Educational tool
Features
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The MatataCode programming app for controlling the Vincibot robot is officially available. Users can program and control the robot using their mobile phone.

Screenshots

Photon EDU4 screens
MatataCode(VinciBot)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Photon EDU and MatataCode(VinciBot) both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Photon EDU's written reviews are positive against 40% of MatataCode(VinciBot)'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Photon EDU against 5.0 for MatataCode(VinciBot). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Photon EDU's written reviews are positive against 40% of MatataCode(VinciBot)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photon EDU ships an update every 2 months, MatataCode(VinciBot) every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Photon EDU versus MatataCode(VinciBot): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoton EDUMatataCode(VinciBot)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoton Entertainment sp. z o.o.MATATALAB CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Photon EDU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MatataCode(VinciBot)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Photon EDU

No in-app purchases

None

MatataCode(VinciBot)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photon EDU free?
Photon EDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatataCode(VinciBot) free?
MatataCode(VinciBot) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photon EDU or MatataCode(VinciBot)?
Photon EDU and MatataCode(VinciBot) are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Photon EDU or MatataCode(VinciBot) have ads?
Neither Photon EDU nor MatataCode(VinciBot) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photon EDU or MatataCode(VinciBot)?
Photon EDU ships an update every 2 months, and MatataCode(VinciBot) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Photon EDU was updated on November 3, 2026 and MatataCode(VinciBot) on November 3, 2026.

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