Blocks4All vs Monarch Wing It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blocks4All
This app provides a block-based programming interface designed for accessibility. It is compatible with VoiceOver and Switch Control, allowing users to program robots. Ideal for educational settings.
- Block-based programming
- VoiceOver compatibility
- Switch Control support
- Dash and Dot robot programming
- Educational tool
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BlocksForAll is a block-based programming environment that works with VoiceOver and Switch Control. It can be used to program the Dash and Dot robots from Wonder Workshop.
Monarch Wing It
This tactile drawing application enables educators to create accessible graphics for blind and low vision students. Learners can interact with dynamic tactile elements to enhance understanding in subjects like math, science, and orientation & mobility. It supports braille labeling, zooming, and customizable fill patterns for multi-sensory instruction.
- Tactile drawing for Monarch device
- Accessible graphic creation
- Braille labeling
- Zooming and panning
- Customizable fill patterns
- Multi-sensory instruction
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Wing It is a tactile drawing application for the Monarch dynamic tactile device and iOS. It allows teachers to create accessible graphics while students engage with tactile elements, enhancing learning in subjects like math, O&M, and science. With features like braille labeling, zooming, panning, and customizable fill patterns, Wing It supports collaborative, multi-sensory instruction tailored to the needs of blind and low vision learners. Connect with Monarch device to draw in over BLE. Wing It’s mission is to revolutionize education for blind students by transforming how tactile graphics are created, explored, and understood. By empowering educators with intuitive tools and enabling students to engage directly with dynamic tactile content, Wing It bridges the gap between visual and nonvisual learning—unlocking equitable access to complex concepts in STEM, spatial reasoning, and beyond.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Blocks4All at every 6 months against Monarch Wing It's every 14 months. Blocks4All also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Monarch Wing It's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blocks4All against 5.0 for Monarch Wing It. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Blocks4All ships an update every 6 months, Monarch Wing It every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blocks4All | Monarch Wing It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lauren Milne | American Printing House for the Blind (APH) |
Customer experience
Blocks4All
Monarch Wing It
In-app purchases
Blocks4All
No in-app purchases
Monarch Wing It
No in-app purchases
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