microbitINKY vs PicoBricks GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
microbitINKY
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Inky:bit, an electronic paper for micro:bit, is a display that remains on display even when the power is turned off. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of ways, but if you can't master the micro:bit programming, you won't be able to perform to its full potential. Even if you want to display images such as illustrations and handwritten characters, micro:bit alone is not enough. Therefore, we made it possible to transfer the illustrations and characters drawn on the iPhone or iPad as image data with this app. The micro:bit and iPhone communicate via Bluetooth. Before use, you need to pair the iPhone (iPad) and micro:bit via Bluetooth. Usage 1. Pair your micro:bit with your iPhone via Bluetooth. Pairing can be done with the micro:bit app. 2. Launch the microbitINKY app and press the "micro:bit CONNECT" button. When connected, the "UPLOAD" button will be enabled. 3. Draw characters or illustrations and press the "UPLOAD" button. 4. When the transfer is finished, the micro:bit will process it for a while and display it. Once written, the picture will not disappear even if the power is turned off. The "CLEAR" button clears the micro:bit display and screen display. Press "micro:bit DISCONNECT" to end the connection with the micro:bit.
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: microbitINKY at every 5 weeks against PicoBricks GO's every 4 months. PicoBricks GO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
microbitINKY ships an update every 5 weeks, PicoBricks GO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microbitINKY | PicoBricks GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atsushi Yamada | Robotistan |
In-app purchases
microbitINKY
No in-app purchases
PicoBricks GO
No in-app purchases
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