SAM Root vs KidzoPlanet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAM Root
Learn programming through interactive robotics with three progressive coding levels, from graphical blocks to Python 3. Control robots in real-time or test your code with a built-in 3D simulator.
- Three progressive coding levels
- Graphical blocks to Python 3
- Real-time robot control
- Built-in 3D simulator
- Seamless level switching
- Bluetooth robot pairing
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SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.
KidzoPlanet
This app offers printable worksheets designed to help preschool and kindergarten children learn fundamental concepts. Topics include letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, providing a foundational learning experience.
- Printable worksheets
- Letter recognition
- Number recognition
- Shape identification
- Color learning
- Basic skills development
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KidzoPlanet printable worksheets help preschool and kindergarten kids learn their letters, numbers, shapes, colors and other basic skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KidzoPlanet at 5.0 against SAM Root's 3.8. KidzoPlanet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SAM Root's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KidzoPlanet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAM Root has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SAM Root ships an update monthly, KidzoPlanet weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAM Root | KidzoPlanet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAM Labs | kamel alya |
Customer experience
SAM Root
KidzoPlanet
In-app purchases
SAM Root
No in-app purchases
KidzoPlanet
No in-app purchases









