Kainundrum Lite vs MindLabs STEM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kainundrum Lite
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You'll require a KaiBot robot in order to use this companion app. 1. Turn on KaiBot and pair KaiBot with this app 2. Visit https://Kainundrum.com , go to projects, switch to tablet mode and use this app to scan a project QR code. 3. Layout your coding card sequence 4. Tap KaiBot onto each card to program KaiBot 5. Tap KaiBot on the run card and watch KaiBot & the virtual KaiBot in the virtual world. Use Kainundrum cards to turn on Picasso mode in Kainundrum + so much more The iPad is used as a virtual viewer that matches the physical KaiBot on the tiles. You can’t directly code on the IPad app, all coding is done via KaiBot and the Coding Cards. Supported Languages: - English - Spanish - Italian - French - Māori
MindLabs STEM
This app uses augmented reality to teach children ages 8+ core STEM concepts like energy, motion, and light. It combines digital challenges with physical cards for an interactive and research-based learning experience. Players can collaborate on designs in a creative mode.
- Augmented reality STEM learning
- Interactive challenges
- Collaborative CREATE mode
- Physical card integration
- Covers energy, motion, light, and more
- Suitable for ages 8+
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MindLabs STEM is a magical learning tool for children ages 8 and older that covers STEM topics such as Energy & Circuits; Force & Motion through Simple Machines; Light & Sound and more! MindLabs combines a digital app, physical cards, and augmented reality in a fun, exciting, and research-based approach to learning core science and engineering concepts. Children practice concepts in a carefully sequenced series of interactive challenges. In the collaborative CREATE mode, they can create unlimited designs while playing with teammates in the same or different locations. Designed for one to four players, this open-ended learning experience sparks a child's interest in science, engineering, and the world around them. The MindLabs STEM app is FREE, but you need the physical cards to play! Download and print sample cards to try a quick demo here: www.exploremindlabs.com This product has been supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1913637 and National Institutes of Health Grant No. R43GM134813.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kainundrum Lite at monthly against MindLabs STEM's every 2 months. Kainundrum Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kainundrum Lite ships an update monthly, MindLabs STEM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kainundrum Lite | MindLabs STEM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 569 MB | 547 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai's Education Limited | Explore Interactive, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Kainundrum Lite
No in-app purchases
MindLabs STEM
No in-app purchases
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