Comparison

mBlock vs LBBIS

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

Head to head
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

About

LBBIS

This app connects parents and teachers for seamless communication about student progress. It provides access to academic performance, meal selection, and homework assignments, fostering a more organized and engaging educational environment.

Highlights
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Academic performance tracking
  • Cafeteria meal selection
  • Homework and deadline visibility
  • Student progress monitoring
Features
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Our school application is a powerful tool designed to streamline and enrich the educational experience for both parents and students. This innovative application offers a range of benefits that foster better communication, academic success, and convenience. One of the standout features of our application is the ability for parents to effortlessly connect with teachers to discuss their child's progress, ask questions, and engage in meaningful. In addition to keeping track of a student's academic performance parents can conveniently access their child's marks and test results, enabling them to stay informed about progress and areas where improvement might be needed. Moreover, simplifies the process of selecting cafeteria meals, allowing parents and students to make choices that suit their dietary preferences and requirements. Finally, our application provides a central hub where parents and students can view assigned homework and deadlines, ensuring that students stay organized and on top of their studies. In conclusion, our school application is a game-changer for students and parents alike. By facilitating communication, offering academic insights, simplifying meal choices, and providing homework visibility, we aim to create a more productive and engaging educational environment.

Screenshots

mBlock4 screens
LBBIS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LBBIS at 4.2 against mBlock's 3.1. LBBIS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). mBlock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LBBIS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mBlock has 152 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mBlock ships an update every 2 months, LBBIS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
mBlock versus LBBIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermBlockLBBIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (152 ratings)4.2 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.MOHAMMED ALI ABED ALKHMASI

Customer experience

mBlock

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

LBBIS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and 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

LBBIS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

mBlock

No in-app purchases

None

LBBIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mBlock free?
mBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LBBIS free?
LBBIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mBlock or LBBIS?
LBBIS is rated higher. mBlock averages 3.1 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while LBBIS averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do mBlock or LBBIS have ads?
Neither mBlock nor LBBIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mBlock or LBBIS?
mBlock ships an update every 2 months, and LBBIS every 7 months. Most recently, mBlock was updated on September 17, 2026 and LBBIS on August 15, 2026.

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