Comparison

WonderPi vs VEXcode V5

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

Head to head
About

WonderPi

Control various robotic devices like humanoid robots, smart cars, and 6-foot robots through direct connection or LAN mode. Navigate and interact with your devices using intuitive controls and gameplay switches.

Highlights
  • Direct connection mode
  • LAN mode
  • Control humanoid robots
  • Control smart cars
  • Control 6-foot robots
  • Gameplay switches
Features
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Open the app, you can choose the direct connection mode or LAN mode to connect the device (the device types are: humanoid robot, 6-foot robot, smart car). After the connection is successful, you can click the device to enter the corresponding interface, control the device, you can control the forward and backward. Turn left and turn right. There are also various gameplay switches. Note: Direct connection mode: It is to connect directly to the hotspot of the device for communication.         LAN mode: First, pass the direct connection mode, send the account password of the LAN to the device, and let the device actively connect to the same LAN.         The mode of communication in the same LAN.

About

VEXcode V5

This coding environment helps students of all ages learn programming through a user-friendly interface. It supports a consistent experience across different learning levels and robot platforms, making computer science accessible and engaging.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent experience across learning levels
  • Robot control and sensor integration
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Multilingual block support
  • Example projects for learning
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.

Screenshots

WonderPi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WonderPi at 3.0 against VEXcode V5's 2.6. WonderPi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). VEXcode V5's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

WonderPi holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WonderPi versus VEXcode V5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWonderPiVEXcode V5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better2.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings522 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB777 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co.,LtdVEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

WonderPi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

VEXcode V5

All ratings22 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

None

WonderPi

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode V5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WonderPi free?
WonderPi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEXcode V5 free?
VEXcode V5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WonderPi or VEXcode V5?
WonderPi is rated higher. WonderPi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VEXcode V5 averages 2.6 from 22 ratings.
Do WonderPi or VEXcode V5 have ads?
Neither WonderPi nor VEXcode V5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WonderPi or VEXcode V5?
WonderPi ships an update every 6 weeks, and VEXcode V5 every 6 weeks. Most recently, WonderPi was updated on October 24, 2026 and VEXcode V5 on October 24, 2026.

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