Comparison

uKit Education vs SAM Root

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

Head to head
About

uKit Education

This educational software allows users to build, code, and control robots using graphic programming and other tools. It helps develop logical thinking in space structure and coding for future AI studies. Requires compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Robot building and controlling
  • Graphic programming
  • Pose-Record-Play functionality
  • Remote controller integration
  • Develops spatial and coding logic
  • Supports AI study
Features
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uKit EDU is an educational software of robot building, coding and controlling. uKit EDU should be used with uKit hardware including main control box, servo, sensors and bricks; through official curriculums, users can develop various types of models, and utilize different tools including graphic programming, Pose-Record-Play and remote controller to complete their programming design. This is how uKit EDU establishes a logic thinking of space structure and coding to users, and assist their AI study in the future.

About

SAM Root

Learn programming through interactive robotics with three progressive coding levels, from graphical blocks to Python 3. Control robots in real-time or test your code with a built-in 3D simulator.

Highlights
  • Three progressive coding levels
  • Graphical blocks to Python 3
  • Real-time robot control
  • Built-in 3D simulator
  • Seamless level switching
  • Bluetooth robot pairing
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SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.

Screenshots

uKit Education4 screens
SAM Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAM Root at 46% against uKit Education's 0%. SAM Root also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

SAM Root holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of uKit Education's written reviews are positive against 46% of SAM Root's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uKit Education ships an update every 2 months, SAM Root monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
uKit Education versus SAM Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruKit EducationSAM Root
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (23 ratings)3.8 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUBTECH ROBOTICS CORPSAM Labs

Customer experience

uKit Education

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SAM Root

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

uKit Education

No in-app purchases

None

SAM Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uKit Education free?
uKit Education is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM Root free?
SAM Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uKit Education or SAM Root?
SAM Root is rated higher. uKit Education averages 3.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SAM Root averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.
Do uKit Education or SAM Root have ads?
Neither uKit Education nor SAM Root shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uKit Education or SAM Root?
uKit Education ships an update every 2 months, and SAM Root monthly. Most recently, uKit Education was updated on October 14, 2026 and SAM Root on October 9, 2026.

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