# LightUp Learning vs Cubelets

LightUp Learning and Cubelets both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Cubelets's written reviews are positive against 32% of LightUp Learning's. Cubelets also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 10). LightUp Learning's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 11.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for LightUp Learning against 2.9 for Cubelets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of LightUp Learning's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cubelets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightUp Learning | Cubelets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightup-learning/id817956889/reviews)** | [2.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelets/id1438259060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 143 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) | [Modular Robotics](https://appshunter.io/developer/780036652) |

## What reviewers say

### LightUp Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightup-learning/id817956889)

Build and learn about electronic circuits using magnetic blocks. Visualize electricity flow and program projects with drag-and-drop coding. Requires a physical LightUp kit.

**Highlights:** Magnetic circuit block assembly, Visualize electricity flow, Drag-and-drop coding interface, Project building guides, X-ray vision for circuits

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cubelets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelets/id1438259060)

Expand your robot building possibilities with this app for Cubelets robot blocks. Control your creations remotely and explore thousands of building ideas by swapping Cubelet personalities. Updates are also available for your robot blocks.

**Highlights:** Remote control robot constructions, Personality Swap for Cubelet behavior, Receive important updates, Expand building horizons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightUp Learning free?

LightUp Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cubelets free?

Cubelets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightUp Learning or Cubelets?

LightUp Learning is rated higher. LightUp Learning averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Cubelets averages 2.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do LightUp Learning or Cubelets have ads?

Neither LightUp Learning nor Cubelets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightUp Learning or Cubelets?

LightUp Learning ships an update every 2 months, and Cubelets every 2 months. Most recently, LightUp Learning was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cubelets on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*