# Storybird vs VEXcode GO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VEXcode GO at none against Storybird's 7. VEXcode GO also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%). Storybird's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storybird sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VEXcode GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storybird holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Storybird's written reviews are positive against 50% of VEXcode GO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storybird | VEXcode GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybird/id1461691231/reviews)** | [3.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 727 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TGM EMPLOYCO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690299832) | [VEX Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162973741) |

## What reviewers say

### Storybird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybird/id1461691231)

Create visual stories using curated artwork from global illustrators. Access writing lessons, prompts, and various formats to craft comics, picture books, and more. Publish your work for feedback and even print your creations into physical books.

**Highlights:** Visual storytelling with curated artwork, Writing lessons and prompts, Multiple writing formats (comics, books, poetry), Global writing community, Expert feedback on submissions, Printable book creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storybird Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Storybird Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Storybird Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Storybird Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Review Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Review Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Review Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |


### VEXcode GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061)

This coding environment offers a consistent, intuitive interface for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. It simplifies robot control and programming with a drag-and-drop block system, making computer science accessible and engaging.

**Highlights:** Consistent interface across devices and levels, Drag-and-drop block coding, Robot control and programming, Built-in video tutorials, Cross-language support for blocks and comments, Educator-written help resources

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storybird free?

Storybird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VEXcode GO free?

VEXcode GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storybird or VEXcode GO?

Storybird is rated higher. Storybird averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while VEXcode GO averages 3.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do Storybird or VEXcode GO have ads?

Neither Storybird nor VEXcode GO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storybird or VEXcode GO?

Storybird ships an update every 2 months, and VEXcode GO every 2 months. Most recently, Storybird was updated on November 3, 2026 and VEXcode GO on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*