Comparison

SAM Root vs CoDBits Coding

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

CoDBits Coding

Features
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Welcome to the CoDBits Coding, an augmented reality learning experience! Learn coding with this app. - Learn how to code with CoDBits Coding.

Screenshots

SAM Root4 screens
CoDBits Coding3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SAM Root at monthly against CoDBits Coding's every 8 months. CoDBits Coding's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAM Root ships an update monthly, CoDBits Coding every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SAM Root versus CoDBits Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAM RootCoDBits Coding
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB472 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAM LabsEdu Apps (Mal) Sdn. Bhd.

In-app purchases

None

SAM Root

No in-app purchases

None

CoDBits Coding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAM Root free?
SAM Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoDBits Coding free?
CoDBits Coding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAM Root or CoDBits Coding have ads?
Neither SAM Root nor CoDBits Coding shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAM Root or CoDBits Coding?
SAM Root ships an update monthly, and CoDBits Coding every 8 months. Most recently, SAM Root was updated on September 7, 2026 and CoDBits Coding on September 13, 2026.

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