Comparison

Cubelets vs VEXcode IQ

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

Head to head
About

Cubelets

Expand your robot building possibilities with this app for Cubelets robot blocks. Control your creations remotely and explore thousands of building ideas by swapping Cubelet personalities. Updates are also available for your robot blocks.

Highlights
  • Remote control robot constructions
  • Personality Swap for Cubelet behavior
  • Receive important updates
  • Expand building horizons
Features
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Enhance your robot play with the Cubelets app. The official app for Cubelets® robot blocks. The app is not required to enjoy your robot blocks, but is a great way to expand your building horizons. Use the remote control feature to control Cubelets inside of a robot construction. Or check out Personality Swap to change how any Cubelet behaves at the touch of a button! Must own Cubelets robot blocks in order to use this application. To learn more about Cubelets, visit https://www.modrobotics.com. For the latest Cubelets news, follow us on twitter @Cubelets. Cubelets robot blocks: The building blocks of better thinkers ************** Features ************** • Remote control robot constructions • Explore thousands of building possibilities with Personality Swap • Receive important updates about Cubelets

About

VEXcode IQ

This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent across Blocks and Text
  • Robot drivetrain control blocks
  • Device manager for robot setup
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Example projects for learning
  • Multilingual block support
Features
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 40+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors.

Screenshots

Cubelets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VEXcode IQ at 3.7 against Cubelets's 3.0. VEXcode IQ also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 44%). Cubelets's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

VEXcode IQ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Cubelets's written reviews are positive against 55% of VEXcode IQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubelets ships an update every 2 months, VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cubelets versus VEXcode IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeletsVEXcode IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (25 ratings)3.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2538 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB892 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular RoboticsVEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

Cubelets

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative52.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

VEXcode IQ

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%

In-app purchases

None

Cubelets

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubelets free?
Cubelets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEXcode IQ free?
VEXcode IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubelets or VEXcode IQ?
VEXcode IQ is rated higher. Cubelets averages 3.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while VEXcode IQ averages 3.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Cubelets or VEXcode IQ have ads?
Neither Cubelets nor VEXcode IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubelets or VEXcode IQ?
Cubelets ships an update every 2 months, and VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cubelets was updated on September 28, 2026 and VEXcode IQ on October 11, 2026.

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