EzBlock Studio vs NoteCrux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EzBlock Studio
This app enables beginners to program and control SunFounder Raspberry Pi robots using visual block-based coding or Python. It offers features like text-to-speech, camera recognition, and sensor control for interactive robot projects.
- Blockly & Python programming
- TTS, camera recognition, remote control
- Music/sound effects, sensor control
- Drag and drop interface
- Support for various SunFounder robots
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EzBlock Studio is an app for programming and controlling SunFounder Raspberry Pi robots, which allows beginners (students) to quickly get started with Raspberry Pi robot programming. It has built-in TTS, camera recognition, remote control, music/sound effects, and sensor control functions. For more information, refer to: ezblock3.rtfd.io. Features 1. Blockly & Python programming 2. Built-in TTS, camera recognition, remote control, music/sound effects, and sensor control functions. 3. Simply drag and drop and then check the effect immediately. 4. Support for SunFounder robots: PiCar-X, PiSloth, PiCrawler, PiArm, Pan-tilt HAT etc. 5. Ages: 7+ Required Devices 1. Raspberry Pi and Accessories 2. SunFounder Robot HAT or products with Robot HAT (Robot HAT online tutorials: robot-hat.rtfd.io) Steps to use 1. Download the Raspberry Pi OS with EzBlock Pre-installed image file here: http://ezblock.cc/download/v31.html. 2. Insert the card and Robot HAT to the Raspberry Pi and start it. 3. Open the downloaded app and select the correct Bluetooth to connect. 4. Configure Wi-Fi. 5. Start to write programs for Raspberry Pi. Tutorials & support Online tutorials: ezblock3.rtfd.io. Email: service@sunfounder.com
NoteCrux
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NoteCrux turns every meeting into clear, actionable notes — all on your device, 100% free to use. Record any conversation, get an accurate AI transcript, a crisp summary, and auto-extracted action items — without your audio ever leaving your phone. WHAT IT DOES • Record meetings, calls, interviews, or voice memos • AI-powered transcripts that capture every word • Smart summaries that highlight what actually matters • Auto-extracted action items, decisions, and open questions • Task dashboard with priorities, due dates, and reminders • Folder-based vault for organizing your notes • Export everything to Markdown, PDF, or plain text • Calendar import so upcoming meetings are one tap away 100% PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything — recording, transcription, AI summaries, insights — runs locally on your iPhone using Apple's on-device Foundation Models. No cloud. No servers. No data collection. Your conversations stay yours. FREE — WITH ADS Every feature is free forever. NoteCrux is supported by a small, unobtrusive banner ad. REMOVE ADS FOR $4.99 Prefer a distraction-free experience? A single one-time purchase permanently removes the banner ad across all your devices linked to your Apple ID. No subscriptions, no recurring fees — pay once, done. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/NoteCrux-Privacy-Policy-348ea5c71e68803c9c55fabf36d025fc Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EzBlock Studio at none against NoteCrux's 1. EzBlock Studio also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. NoteCrux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EzBlock Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EzBlock Studio | NoteCrux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanthi Selvarajan |
Bugs and requests
EzBlock Studio
Reported bugs
6 issues- Setup screen too high
- App cannot connect to WiFi
- Bluetooth pairing not working
- Confirmation code not sending
- Cannot input Raspberry Pi name
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- Play Store not supported on Windows 10 laptop
Requested features
3 requests- Install on Windows 10
- More warm functions
- Improve professional software
NoteCrux
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EzBlock Studio
No in-app purchases
NoteCrux
- Remove Ads$4.99









