Comparison

VEXcode V5 vs STEMboard

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

Head to head
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.

About

STEMboard

This educational app allows teachers to create and upload assignments that help students master prerequisite skills and close learning gaps. Students can complete work digitally on a whiteboard and receive detailed feedback from educators. All student work is stored for ongoing access.

Highlights
  • Assignment upload from various sources
  • Interactive digital whiteboard for student work
  • Detailed teacher feedback and markup tools
  • Replay feature to track student problem-solving process
  • Digital folder for permanent storage of student work
  • Google Classroom integration
Features
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Imagine teaching a lesson and all of your students are able to access the lesson at grade level. STEMboard gives educators the opportunity to build students’ mastery of prerequisite skills and close learning gaps they are demonstrating prior to a lesson. The STEMboard app is available for the cell phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. With STEMboard, support student learning from the comfort of your couch, on the beach, or on your train ride home. STEMboard is one of very few apps integrated with Google, allowing teachers to easily access their classes through Google classroom and upload assignments with a simple click. Students have the opportunity to practice prerequisite skills by completing assignments provided by their teachers, outside of the classroom. Utilizing our easy-to-use whiteboard, students show detailed work on their assignments from their phones, tablets, or desktops, and submit completed assignments to their teachers for corrections. Teachers then provide detailed feedback on student work to correct their assignments and support their learning. STEMboard features • Assignment upload - Create assignments that will support student learning before they enter the classroom and easily upload from Google Drive, a cell phone, or personal PC to Google Classroom. • Whiteboard - Students use their finger, stylus, or text tools to complete and submit assignments on the whiteboard. Teachers receive the assignments and provide detailed feedback on student work, by directly marking up student work with corrections and next steps for improvement. Students access and implement the feedback to make changes to and correct their assignment. • Replay - Teachers are able to do and undo student work to see the order in which students wrote on the assignment, giving teachers a play-by-play of the process students used to complete each problem. Teachers can see students’ work from step 1 and students can see the exact process teachers used to correct their work and accurately complete each problem. • Digital Folder - Students and teachers FOREVER have access to student work stored in the STEMboard app! Help your students grow inside and outside the classroom with STEMboard.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STEMboard at 5.0 against VEXcode V5's 2.6. STEMboard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). VEXcode V5's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). 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

STEMboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VEXcode V5 has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VEXcode V5 ships an update every 6 weeks, STEMboard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VEXcode V5 versus STEMboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEXcode V5STEMboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (22 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size777 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEX Robotics, Inc.STEMboard

Customer experience

VEXcode V5

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

STEMboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VEXcode V5

No in-app purchases

None

STEMboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VEXcode V5 free?
VEXcode V5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STEMboard free?
STEMboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VEXcode V5 or STEMboard?
STEMboard is rated higher. VEXcode V5 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while STEMboard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VEXcode V5 or STEMboard have ads?
Neither VEXcode V5 nor STEMboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VEXcode V5 or STEMboard?
VEXcode V5 ships an update every 6 weeks, and STEMboard every 4 months. Most recently, VEXcode V5 was updated on August 4, 2026 and STEMboard on September 20, 2026.

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