Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Robo Blockly

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

Head to head
About

Kodable Basics

This app teaches children aged 4-10 foundational computer science concepts through engaging, game-based activities. It helps kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding them through mazes and allowing them to create their own games. The curriculum is designed to transition from basic logic to writing real code.

Highlights
  • Game-based learning approach
  • Develops critical thinking
  • Teaches coding concepts
  • Builds foundational computer science skills
  • Creative activities
  • Seasonal events
Features
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The coding curriculum used in over 50% of U.S. elementary schools, now at home! Kids go from solving their first maze at age 4 to writing real JavaScript by 5th grade, through games they actually ask to play. LOVED BY KIDS, TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS Rated 4.7 stars by 21,000+ families. Over 25 million downloads. Built with elementary teachers for more than a decade, and aligned to Common Core and CSTA standards, the same curriculum kids use in class. WHAT KIDS LEARN Ages 4-6 (no reading required): sequencing, patterns, and problem-solving through maze puzzles. This is the logic underneath all programming. Ages 7-10: conditions, loops, functions, and variables, leading to real typed JavaScript Every level builds critical thinking they'll use far beyond the screen MORE THAN LESSONS Kids design their own characters, build and share their own games, and jump into seasonal events. Creativity keeps them coming back long after the lesson ends. USING KODABLE AT SCHOOL? Sign in with your school account and your child's progress comes home with them. Some class content carries over free; Kodable Pro unlocks the full library at home. BUILT FOR FAMILIES No ads. Ever. Works offline for road trips, flights, and waiting rooms Designed to meet the strict privacy standards schools require TEACHERS: A complete K-5 STEM curriculum with 80+ scripted lesson plans and Google Classroom, Clever, and roster integrations is available at kodable.com. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Robo Blockly

This app offers a unified coding environment for robot building and programming. It features three distinct coding levels, interactive tutorials, and a hands-on approach to learning STEAM concepts for children and adults.

Highlights
  • Unified coding environment
  • Three coding levels (Live, Code, Blockly)
  • Color-coded building blocks
  • 19 interactive tutorials
  • Hands-on STEAM learning
  • Suitable for ages 5+
Features
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Our latest app combines our previous apps into one coding environment to provide you with the best Robo Wunderkind experience. Our app still provides three coding levels - Live, Code and Blockly - to match all levels of ability and coding skill. For ages 5 and up; prior coding experience is not required, neither are reading skills. Prototype, design and build your robot with our color-coded building blocks in just a few minutes and use our app to bring the robot to life! To start off, we provide you with 19 interactive tutorials. A truly hands-on experience for children, teachers and parents that transforms learning about technology and STEAM into a fun game.

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Robo Blockly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kodable Basics at 55% against Robo Blockly's 0%. Kodable Basics also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Robo Blockly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Kodable Basics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Robo Blockly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kodable Basics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 21K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 0% of Robo Blockly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, Robo Blockly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Kodable Basics versus Robo Blockly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsRobo Blockly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncRobo Technologies

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

All ratings21,468 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative40.1%

Robo Blockly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Kodable Basics

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access app after subscription cancellation
  • Persistent crashes at certain levels or stages
  • Syncing and progress issues across devices
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content and levels
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Customization options for parents/teachers
  • Better customer support and communication

Robo Blockly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Kodable Basics

Subscriptions2
  • Kodable Monthly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Kodable Yearly Plan7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3-day Parent TrialFree
  • Fuzzes to Support Computer Science$4.99
  • Pre-Trial Parent Plan$19.99
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  • Parent Plan$29.99
  • Kodable Lifetime Plan$199.99
None

Robo Blockly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robo Blockly free?
Robo Blockly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Robo Blockly?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Robo Blockly averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Robo Blockly have ads?
Robo Blockly shows ads; Kodable Basics does not.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Robo Blockly?
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Robo Blockly every 2 months. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Robo Blockly on September 21, 2026.

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