Comparison

mBlock vs Handit Remote

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

Handit Remote

Control your EV3 robot wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect via Bluetooth to monitor battery, motor status, and receive notifications. Customize controls with virtual joysticks or D-pads for a personalized robot driving experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to EV3 brick
  • Live battery and motor status
  • Visual and haptic feedback
  • Virtual D-pad and joystick controls
  • Customizable button functions
  • Motor role and speed assignment
  • Discover tab for accessories and actions
Features
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Control your EV3 robot from your iPhone or iPad. No cables or computer required. Features • Connect to your EV3 brick over Bluetooth and see your brick at a glance. Live battery level, active motor count, and which ports are in use or available. • Auto-connect to your saved brick on launch so you're always ready to go. • Stay informed with visual and haptic feedback for low battery, disconnections, and reconnects. • Choose between a virtual on-screen D-pad or joystick to drive your robot from the Controller tab. • Your iPhone or iPad screen is the controller. Physical gamepads and external controllers are not supported. • Drive Modes: pick Instant, Linear, or Smooth to control how your robot accelerates. • Speedometer styles: switch between numeric and symbol in the controller. • Customize every controller button in detail: set Horn pitch and volume, tune your Shake phases, or adjust Burst speed and duration, all per button. • Assign each motor a role (Drive or Action) and set its speed independently. • Search the Browse tab for articles on motors, actions, drive modes and more. • Accessibility improvements across the app, including VoiceOver. • Personalize the app with exclusive accent color themes and custom app icons. Available in English and Greek. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mBlock4 screens
Handit Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mBlock at 3.1 against Handit Remote's 2.2. mBlock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (156 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Handit Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. mBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mBlock holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mBlock has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mBlock ships an update every 2 months, Handit Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
mBlock versus Handit Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermBlockHandit Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (156 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.Nikolaos Theodoridis

Customer experience

mBlock

All ratings156 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative42.3%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative52.2%

Handit Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Handit Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

mBlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Handit Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Handit Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is mBlock free?
mBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handit Remote free?
Handit Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mBlock or Handit Remote?
mBlock is rated higher. mBlock averages 3.1 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Handit Remote averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do mBlock or Handit Remote have ads?
Neither mBlock nor Handit Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mBlock or Handit Remote?
mBlock ships an update every 2 months, and Handit Remote every 3 months. Most recently, mBlock was updated on November 13, 2026 and Handit Remote on November 15, 2026.

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