Comparison

VEXcode IQ vs Scrub Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

VEXcode IQ

This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent across Blocks and Text
  • Robot drivetrain control blocks
  • Device manager for robot setup
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Example projects for learning
  • Multilingual block support
Features
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 40+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors.

About

Scrub Web Browser

This educational browser connects to Bluetooth LE devices for interactive projects. It supports importing/exporting projects, loading local HTML files, and web access filtering. Ideal for educators and students working with platforms like Scratch.

Highlights
  • Scratch Link for Bluetooth device communication
  • Project importing and exporting
  • Local HTML file loading
  • Web access filtering
  • Web MIDI API (Beta)
  • MDM support
Features
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Scrub is a web browser for Scratch 3.0 and Bluetooth LE devices. It also supports Viscuit and AkaDako. Features - Scratch Link function to communicate with Bluetooth devices - Project importing / exporting - Local HTML file loading - Web access filtering - Web MIDI API (Beta) - MDM (Managed App Configuration) - and more Supported Devices - micro:bit - LEGO BOOST - LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 - Go Direct Force & Acceleratioon - AkaDako - and other BLE devices Scrub is an open source project. https://github.com/tfabworks/Scrub/ * Scratch is a project of the Scratch Foundation, in collaboration with the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is available for free at https://scratch.mit.edu. * Other names of products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scrub Web Browser at 4.5 against VEXcode IQ's 3.7. Scrub Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). VEXcode IQ's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Scrub Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VEXcode IQ has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of VEXcode IQ's written reviews are positive against 77% of Scrub Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VEXcode IQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Scrub Web Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VEXcode IQ versus Scrub Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEXcode IQScrub Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (38 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size892 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEX Robotics, Inc.TFABWOKRS INC.

Customer experience

VEXcode IQ

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative33.3%

Scrub Web Browser

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

VEXcode IQ

No in-app purchases

None

Scrub Web Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VEXcode IQ free?
VEXcode IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scrub Web Browser free?
Scrub Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VEXcode IQ or Scrub Web Browser?
Scrub Web Browser is rated higher. VEXcode IQ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Scrub Web Browser averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do VEXcode IQ or Scrub Web Browser have ads?
Neither VEXcode IQ nor Scrub Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VEXcode IQ or Scrub Web Browser?
VEXcode IQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scrub Web Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, VEXcode IQ was updated on August 28, 2026 and Scrub Web Browser on July 5, 2026.

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