microbitTELOP vs PicoBricks GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
microbitTELOP
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This is an app that allows you to connect to micro:bit via Bluetooth and display captions on scroll:bit connected to micro:bit. When you enter the characters and press the send button, the characters will be displayed in scroll:bit. You can reply to your smartphone by pressing the micro:bit's A button (YES) or B button (NO). A sample program on the micro:bit side can be seen in Usage. Usage 1. Program micro:bit with scroll:bit connected 2. The micro:bit start and wait for Bluetooth connection 3. Press the "micro:bit connect" button in the app 4. The "Send" button will be enabled once the connection is complete 5. Enter text and press the "Send" button 6. Telop is displayed on scroll:bit (If it fits in one screen, it will be stopped, and if it does not fit, it will be displayed in scroll) 7. When you press the "Close" button on the image display screen, the display of scroll:bit disappears 8. If you turn on "Play sound", a sound will be emitted from the micro:bit when the display starts 9. The "View" button displays only the image screen without sending to micro:bit This application uses Misaki font for Japanese display. Thank you for agreeing to use it. Misaki font is a font that can display kanji even though the scrill:bit is only 7 pixels vertically.
PicoBricks GO
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PicoBricks Go! PicoBricks Go is a robot control software for smart devices. With this app, you can easily control PicoBricks robots using the official controller. Features: UI Design, User-Friendly Interface: Experience an easy-to-use interface. Enhanced Controllability, Easier STEM Learning: Control your robot effortlessly to perform tasks like operating motors or lighting up LEDs. Create Custom Robot Controllers with Graphical Programming: Unleash your creativity by graphical buttons to control your robot and LEDs. Supports PicoBricks Robots: Control PicoBricks robots including REX 8in1, BerryBot. Generic BLE Device Support: Use the app to control any DIY BLE-supported device you create. Support: Visit our official website for more information: www.picobricks.com Support email: support@picobricks.com Join our community forum for additional support: https://community.robotistan.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: microbitTELOP at every 2 months against PicoBricks GO's every 4 months. PicoBricks GO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
microbitTELOP ships an update every 2 months, PicoBricks GO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microbitTELOP | PicoBricks GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atsushi Yamada | Robotistan |
In-app purchases
microbitTELOP
No in-app purchases
PicoBricks GO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is microbitTELOP free?
Is PicoBricks GO free?
Do microbitTELOP or PicoBricks GO have ads?
Which is updated more often, microbitTELOP or PicoBricks GO?
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