Comparison

Cubroid Manager vs PLODE

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

Head to head
About

Cubroid Manager

Features
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Meet Cubroid, the coding blocks built for the classroom. Students build, connect, and code — learning the principles of coding and physical computing hands-on. Cubroid Manager is the official companion app for managing Cubroid coding blocks in the classroom. From firmware updates to signal strength configuration and serial number registration, teachers handle everything in one place. ■ Key Features · Firmware Update: Safely update your Cubroid blocks to the latest firmware. · Signal Strength Selection: Reduce BLE interference and maintain stable connections in classrooms where multiple students use blocks at the same time. · Block Management: View and manage all your registered Cubroid blocks in one list. · Serial Number Registration: Quickly register and verify new blocks. ■ Who It's For · Teachers running coding classes · Instructors using Cubroid blocks in schools, academies, and after-school programs · Educators who want students to experience hands-on coding Trusted in classrooms across 46 countries — part of Cubroid's coding education ecosystem.

About

PLODE

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Plode is every budding programmer’s dream come true. Whether you are someone purely fascinated by the world of code or are adept at solving complex programming problems. Effortlessly blending together the fun and exciting elements of visual coding with the limitless capabilities of textual coding ensures that everyone is welcome here; from a 6-year old looking for a pair of training wheels to a seasoned coder trying to create the innovation of their dreams.

Screenshots

Cubroid Manager4 screens
PLODE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLODE at every 3 weeks against Cubroid Manager's every 8 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubroid Manager ships an update every 8 months, PLODE every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Cubroid Manager versus PLODE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubroid ManagerPLODE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB344 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAE KWANG SHINEvobi Automations Pvt Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Cubroid Manager

No in-app purchases

None

PLODE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubroid Manager free?
Cubroid Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLODE free?
PLODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cubroid Manager or PLODE have ads?
Neither Cubroid Manager nor PLODE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubroid Manager or PLODE?
Cubroid Manager ships an update every 8 months, and PLODE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubroid Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and PLODE on September 19, 2026.

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