Comparison

Cabin vs mBlock

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

Head to head

Coding for beginners

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About

Cabin

Features

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Cabin集搭建，编程，控制，AI、教学于一体，由广州中鸣数码科技有限公司研发，用于配合中鸣机器人。它可以通过蓝牙或WiFi连接机器人套装，对机器人进行遥控或编程。支持的套装： -天枢编程套装 -捍卫者小威奇套装 -技风暴套装 -程驰一号套装 -创客一号套装 -智能风暴套装 -中鸣智能笔威儿套装 -挑战者小威奇套装产品主要功能： -通过蓝牙连接机器人 -通过蓝牙升级控制器固件 -模拟手柄遥控 -通过WiFi连接摄像头 -人脸识别、二维码识别、语音识别 -图形化编程、下载程序 -丰富的教学课程和搭建案例 -3D搭建步骤图动态演示搭建过程

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

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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

Cabin4 screens

mBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: mBlock at none against Cabin's shown. Cabin's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabin ships an update every 6 weeks, mBlock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Cabin versus mBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cabin	mBlock
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.1 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	33.9% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	152 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	205 MB	170 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	JoinMax Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.	Makeblock Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Cabin

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

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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

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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

Cabin

No in-app purchases

None

mBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabin free?

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

Is mBlock free?

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

Do Cabin or mBlock have ads?

Cabin shows ads; mBlock does not.

Which is updated more often, Cabin or mBlock?

Cabin ships an update every 6 weeks, and mBlock every 2 months. Most recently, Cabin was updated on September 13, 2026 and mBlock on September 17, 2026.