Cubroid Manager vs PLODE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubroid Manager
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cubroid Manager ships an update every 8 months, PLODE every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Cubroid Manager | PLODE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 344 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAE KWANG SHIN | Evobi Automations Pvt Ltd |
In-app purchases
Cubroid Manager
No in-app purchases
PLODE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cubroid Manager free?
Is PLODE free?
Do Cubroid Manager or PLODE have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cubroid Manager or PLODE?
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