# VEXcode GO vs Wonderbot Robot

The clearest difference is rating: Wonderbot Robot at 4.0 against VEXcode GO's 3.2. Wonderbot Robot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). VEXcode GO's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wonderbot Robot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VEXcode GO has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VEXcode GO ships an update every 2 months, Wonderbot Robot monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VEXcode GO | Wonderbot Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderbot-robot/id1519146341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 727 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VEX Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162973741) | [Shenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090806812) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wonderbot Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderbot-robot/id1519146341)

Control a hexapod robot wirelessly via Bluetooth. Perform various actions like walking, dancing, and custom movements. Offers intuitive controls for creative play and learning.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth robot control, Hexapod movement, Customizable actions, Walking and dancing, Left/right turning and sliding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VEXcode GO free?

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

### Is Wonderbot Robot free?

Wonderbot Robot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VEXcode GO or Wonderbot Robot?

Wonderbot Robot is rated higher. VEXcode GO averages 3.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Wonderbot Robot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do VEXcode GO or Wonderbot Robot have ads?

Neither VEXcode GO nor Wonderbot Robot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VEXcode GO or Wonderbot Robot?

VEXcode GO ships an update every 2 months, and Wonderbot Robot monthly. Most recently, VEXcode GO was updated on July 5, 2026 and Wonderbot Robot on September 20, 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.*
