eXperiBot Blockly vs LEGO® Education Coding Canvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eXperiBot Blockly
This app provides a visual block-based coding editor for an educational robot, making programming concepts tangible for students. It offers progressive learning levels and can display code in Python for advanced learners. Extensive teaching materials are integrated for easy lesson preparation.
- Visual drag-and-drop block editor
- Tangible programming with educational robot
- Progressive learning levels
- Side-by-side Python code view
- Integrated teaching materials
- Modular robot design
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With the eXperiBot Blockly app, the visual code editor for the eXperiBot educational robot from Cornelsen Experimenta, programming becomes tangible. The app is designed for use in school lessons and offers students from the 5th grade onwards an exciting introduction to programming. The intuitive drag-and-drop operation of the block editor and the simple and fast execution of programs on the eXperiBot educational robot clearly and practically convey programming concepts such as conditions, loops, and variables. With the three available learning levels that build on each other, the scope and complexity of the available programming blocks can be adapted according to individual learning pace. In addition to the beginner-friendly block view, programs can also be displayed side-by-side in the Python programming language to enable a transition to advanced computer science lessons. Thanks to its patented modular connector system, the eXperiBot educational robot is ready for use in just a few minutes without the need for complicated assembly. Thanks to its modularity, the robot can be perfectly adapted to different teaching content. Extensive teaching materials can be accessed directly in the app and are constantly being expanded. This ensures simple lesson preparation and practice-oriented learning in line with the curriculum. With the eXperiBot educational robot, students not only gain experience in programming and robotics but also develop important skills such as creative problem solving, abstract thinking, and team spirit.
LEGO® Education Coding Canvas
This app uses block coding to teach computer science and AI concepts to students in kindergarten through 8th grade. It connects wirelessly with compatible LEGO hardware to bring creations to life, fostering collaboration and problem-solving in a safe, offline environment.
- Intuitive block coding for K-8
- Connects with LEGO hardware
- Hands-on computer science and AI learning
- Safe by design, no logins
- Scaffolded, inquiry-based experiences
- Classroom-friendly setup
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LEGO® Education Coding Canvas is an intuitive, block coding app that powers hands-on computer science and AI learning from kindergarten through grade 8. It pairs seamlessly with LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits to turn classrooms into hubs for collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Key features: - Block coding that grows with learners across K–8 - Lesson pins for fast, classroom-friendly setup - Safe by design: No logins; student work is saved locally. No sharing of student data - Wireless connection to compatible LEGO® Education hardware to bring builds to life - Scaffolded, inquiry-based CS and AI experiences aligned to grade-band needs For getting-started materials, facilitation notes, and classroom-ready presentations, visit the LEGO® Education Teacher Portal at teach.legoeducation.com Ready to make coding tangible for every learner? Open Coding Canvas, connect, and start building real-world skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eXperiBot Blockly at 100% against LEGO® Education Coding Canvas's 33%. LEGO® Education Coding Canvas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
eXperiBot Blockly ships an update every 3 months, LEGO® Education Coding Canvas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eXperiBot Blockly | LEGO® Education Coding Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cornelsen Verlag GmbH | LEGO Education |
Customer experience
eXperiBot Blockly
LEGO® Education Coding Canvas
In-app purchases
eXperiBot Blockly
No in-app purchases
LEGO® Education Coding Canvas
No in-app purchases





