VEXcode V5 vs HART High School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
HART High School
This app keeps parents, students, teachers, and administrators connected with school news, event calendars, and online resources. It provides quick access to essential information for the school community.
- School news updates
- Interactive event calendars
- Access to online resources
- Stay connected with school community
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The HART High School app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The HART High School app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: VEXcode V5 at 22 against HART High School's 2. HART High School's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for VEXcode V5 against 2.5 for HART High School. 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.
VEXcode V5 ships an update every 6 weeks, HART High School every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VEXcode V5 | HART High School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (22 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 777 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VEX Robotics, Inc. | Health, Arts, Robotics and Technology High School |
Customer experience
VEXcode V5
HART High School
In-app purchases
VEXcode V5
No in-app purchases
HART High School
No in-app purchases
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