Comparison

VEXcode GO vs TeachableMachine

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

Head to head
About

VEXcode GO

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
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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 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

About

TeachableMachine

Create machine learning models easily on your mobile device. Capture data samples or upload custom ones, train your model, and instantly preview results. Export your trained models for use in other projects.

Highlights
  • Create machine learning models
  • Image training support
  • Capture data from webcam
  • Upload custom data samples
  • Instant model preview
  • Export trained models
Features
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TeachableMachine is such a great tool that everyone can create machine learning models with just a few steps. Unfortunately, the web version is not supported on mobile device and therefore we create this app to bring Teachable Machine to all mobile device users. Currently we support only image training. Simply gather data samples directly from webcam, or upload custom samples on your device, then train your model and instantly preview the result when done. You can also export the model and use it in your own projects!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VEXcode GO at 3.2 against TeachableMachine's 1.8. VEXcode GO also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). 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

VEXcode GO holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.8. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VEXcode GO's written reviews are positive against 11% of TeachableMachine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VEXcode GO ships an update every 2 months, TeachableMachine every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VEXcode GO versus TeachableMachine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEXcode GOTeachableMachine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (22 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size727 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEX Robotics, Inc.Robocar Ltd

Customer experience

VEXcode GO

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TeachableMachine

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

VEXcode GO

No in-app purchases

None

TeachableMachine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VEXcode GO free?
VEXcode GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeachableMachine free?
TeachableMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VEXcode GO or TeachableMachine?
VEXcode GO is rated higher. VEXcode GO averages 3.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TeachableMachine averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do VEXcode GO or TeachableMachine have ads?
Neither VEXcode GO nor TeachableMachine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VEXcode GO or TeachableMachine?
VEXcode GO ships an update every 2 months, and TeachableMachine every 6 weeks. Most recently, VEXcode GO was updated on November 3, 2026 and TeachableMachine on November 3, 2026.

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