Comparison

MY KUBO vs VEXcode 123

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

Head to head
About

MY KUBO

This application allows users to update their KUBO robots with the latest features and improvements. It is essential for robots purchased before December 2019 to access new Math TagTiles® and enhanced functionality like improved movement accuracy and battery feedback.

Highlights
  • Update KUBO robots
  • Access new Math TagTiles®
  • Improve movement accuracy
  • Add battery level feedback
  • Enhance functionality and usability
Features
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MY KUBO helps teachers and parents keep compatible KUBO robots up to date. Connect your robot wirelessly to check and install available firmware updates, view robot information and change supported settings. Follow the in-app instructions to update the robot head and body. You will need a compatible physical KUBO robot to use the robot features, and internet access to download firmware. Wireless device permission is requested when you choose to connect. No account, subscription or in-app purchase is required. Privacy information, terms and open-source credits are available in the app.

About

VEXcode 123

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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 123, VEX GO, 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 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 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. VEXcode Privacy Policy: https://www.vexrobotics.com/software-privacy-policy

Screenshots

MY KUBO1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MY KUBO at 3 against VEXcode 123's 1. MY KUBO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MY KUBO ships an update every 3 months, VEXcode 123 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MY KUBO versus VEXcode 123: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMY KUBOVEXcode 123
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB408 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKUBO Education ApSVEX Robotics, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MY KUBO

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode 123

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MY KUBO free?
MY KUBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEXcode 123 free?
VEXcode 123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MY KUBO or VEXcode 123 have ads?
Neither MY KUBO nor VEXcode 123 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MY KUBO or VEXcode 123?
MY KUBO ships an update every 3 months, and VEXcode 123 every 4 months. Most recently, MY KUBO was updated on October 29, 2026 and VEXcode 123 on October 29, 2026.

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