Comparison

MIT App Inventor vs STEMI Hexapod App

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

Head to head
About

MIT App Inventor

Learn computational thinking and app development by building your own mobile applications. This educational tool uses a block-based programming language and offers tutorials for workshops. Test and debug your creations directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming language
  • Design and code mobile apps
  • Test and debug projects
  • Built-in tutorials
  • Over 60 components
  • Learn computational thinking
Features
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MIT App Inventor is an educational tool to learn computational thinking and computational action principles through building mobile apps. Used by over one million people worldwide every year, it is one of the premier platforms for computer science education. Use this companion app to test drive projects, debug blocks code, and show your friends and family your creations. Using a blocks based programming language, design and code your own projects, or use one of the many books and curricula to learn about coding. App Inventor also includes built-in tutorials for running student workshops. This version of App Inventor includes over 60 components, from user interface elements such as buttons and switches, to sensors, connectivity and multimedia components so your projects can interact with the world.

About

STEMI Hexapod App

Features
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STEMI Hexapod is a six-legged robot developed by STEMI, a company that provides educational robotic systems and accessories. The STEMI Hexapod is designed to help students learn about robotics, electronics, and programming through hands-on experimentation and building. The robot can be programmed using various programming languages and can be used for various applications such as walking, crawling, and other movements.

Screenshots

MIT App Inventor4 screens
STEMI Hexapod App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: STEMI Hexapod App at 13.0 against MIT App Inventor's 15.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MIT App Inventor versus STEMI Hexapod App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIT App InventorSTEMI Hexapod App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassachusetts Institute of TechnologySTEMI d.o.o.

Bugs and requests

MIT App Inventor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or freezes
  • Connectivity problems when trying to test apps
  • Inconsistent behavior and unexpected errors

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved compatibility with modern devices and operating systems
  • More intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Better error handling and debugging tools

STEMI Hexapod App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MIT App Inventor

No in-app purchases

None

STEMI Hexapod App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIT App Inventor free?
MIT App Inventor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STEMI Hexapod App free?
STEMI Hexapod App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIT App Inventor or STEMI Hexapod App have ads?
Neither MIT App Inventor nor STEMI Hexapod App shows ads.

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