Apitor Kit vs XMAKER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apitor Kit
This app enhances STEM robot building sets with digital instructions, multiple Bluetooth remote control options, and user-friendly graphical programming. It allows for rebuilding and interactive play, making coding and construction an exciting adventure for kids.
- Digital building instructions
- Bluetooth remote control
- Graphical programming
- Motor and sensor integration
- Learning resources
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The Apitor Kit app is the perfect companion for your Apitor STEM Robot building sets! It transforms the creative experience for kids with its range of exciting features. Enjoy digital instructions, multiple Bluetooth remote control options, and user-friendly graphical programming to rebuild and play in new and inspiring ways. With the Apitor Kit app, you can: - Access complete, easy-to-follow building instructions for all your Apitor Robot models. - Control your robot effortlessly using various Bluetooth remote control options, with different models enabling a range of movements. - Utilize intuitive graphical programming, designed for different age levels, to bring your Apitor robots to life. - Enhance your creations with motors, sensors, and LED lights for dynamic and interactive experiences. - Explore a wealth of learning resources, including programming guides and mechanical insights. - Ignite your creativity and make building and coding an exciting adventure! Discover a new world of fun and learning with Apitor Kit!
XMAKER
This app makes 3D printing accessible for home users with its one-press printing technology. It offers a user-friendly experience, allowing you to focus on the creative process of bringing your designs to life through 3D printing.
- User-friendly 3D printing
- One-press printing technology
- Home 3D design
- Creative 3D printing experience
- Gamified design process
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An unprecedentedly user-friendly 3D Printer designed for home. The one-press printing technology saves you all the work from tedious configuration. Bundled with XMAKER APP, it lets you experience the pure fun of creating by 3D printing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apitor Kit at none against XMAKER's 4. Apitor Kit also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. XMAKER sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Apitor Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Apitor Kit against 3.2 for XMAKER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Apitor Kit's written reviews are positive against 24% of XMAKER's.
Apitor Kit ships an update every 3 weeks, XMAKER every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apitor Kit | XMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (34 ratings) — better | 3.2 (81 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews — better | 23.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 81 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 388 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apitor Technology Co., Ltd. | AoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Apitor Kit
XMAKER
In-app purchases
Apitor Kit
No in-app purchases
XMAKER
- AI service$2.99
- Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
- Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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- Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99
