Comparison

English 101 vs HatchBlox

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

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About

English 101

Master English alphabets and numbers through interactive tracing, pronunciation, and AI-powered feedback. Reinforce learning with quizzes and word examples. Share your progress and enjoy an ad-free experience with optional full access via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Alphabet and number tracing
  • Pronunciation guidance
  • AI-powered writing feedback
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Word examples
  • Progress sharing
Features
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Learn to write and pronounce English alphabets and numbers with our fun, interactive app! • EASY mode offers a guiding hand to help you trace alphabets. • NORMAL mode allows you to enhance your writing precision. • FREESTYLE mode lets you write in your own style, with AI-powered feedback. Reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes that put your knowledge to the test. With word examples, see the alphabets come to life in actual words. As you master new alphabets and numbers, share your scores with friends and family directly from the app. Celebrate your progress and inspire others! Enjoy a completely ad-free experience, ensuring seamless learning. Try a selection of content for free, and unlock full access with a one-time in-app purchase. We’d love to hear from you! Share your suggestions or request new features via the support link. If you enjoy the app, spread the word to friends and family. Thank you for your support!

About

HatchBlox

This app allows children aged 8 and up to program a robotics kit using a block-based interface. Students can control motors, lights, and sensors, making their robots interactive. It's designed to introduce fundamental computer science concepts through hands-on physical computing.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming interface
  • Control robot motors and lights
  • Utilize sensors for environmental response
  • Live coding and disconnected robot operation
  • Supports variables and lists
Features
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The HatchBlox app enables students ages 8+ to program their Hatchling Robotics Kit. Students drag together blocks to build programs that control motors and lights, and they can use sensors to make their robot respond to its environment. The only limit is their imagination! HatchBlox is a complete block-based programming language that is specifically designed for physical computing. HatchBlox contains blocks for all parts of the Hatchling Robotics Kit, as well as control structures, math and logic operators, support for variables and lists, and more. HatchBlox makes it easy for beginners to explore and get started, while also enabling students to create more complex programs as they learn more about computer science. Features: - Control lights, motors, and sensors for the Hatchling Robotics Kit - Code can run live while connected, and continues to run on the robot after disconnection Requirements: This app requires a Hatchling Robotics Kit. The app connects to the kit via Bluetooth BLE, so make sure Bluetooth is enabled!

Screenshots

English 1014 screens
HatchBlox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HatchBlox at 5.0 against English 101's 4.3. HatchBlox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). English 101's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 1). On price, 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. English 101 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HatchBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HatchBlox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: English 101 has 217 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
English 101 versus HatchBlox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish 101HatchBlox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (217 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings217 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAspul Studios LLCBirdBrain Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

English 101

One-time4
  • Capital Letters pack$0.99
  • Numbers pack$0.99
  • Alphabets & Word Example Pack$1.99
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  • Alphabets & Numbers Pack$2.99
None

HatchBlox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is English 101 free?
English 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HatchBlox free?
HatchBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, English 101 or HatchBlox?
HatchBlox is rated higher. English 101 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while HatchBlox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do English 101 or HatchBlox have ads?
Neither English 101 nor HatchBlox shows ads.

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