Comparison

Classkick vs VEXcode EXP

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

Head to head
About

Classkick

This app allows students to complete assignments digitally and receive instant feedback from teachers and classmates. Educators can create paperless assignments, monitor student progress in real-time, and facilitate peer-to-peer learning. It aims to increase student feedback and reduce grading time.

Highlights
  • Create paperless assignments
  • Real-time student work monitoring
  • Instant teacher feedback
  • Anonymous peer-to-peer help
  • Work at own pace
  • Ask for help privately
Features
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Classkick is a free app that students work on and get help instantly from their teacher and peers. Students work on assignments with their Chromebooks, laptops, or iPads, while getting help from teachers and peers instantly. Teachers create assignments, see all their students’ work in real-time, and give LOTS of student feedback. Best of all, students can help each other anonymously. Using Classkick, feedback to students increases by 300% and grading time is cut in half. “Classkick is every teacher’s dream.” - Lynne Shalman, Chapin School “Students love Classkick...it was magic!” - Greg Port, Seton College TEACHERS... - CREATE paperless assignments using existing worksheets, audio, video or web content. - SEE every students’ work simultaneously. - GIVE instant feedback when it is most important. - FACILITATE peer-to-peer feedback and learning. STUDENTS... - WORK at their own pace and even on their own time. - ASK for help privately. - HELP their peers. USE IT... - in class or at home. - in traditional or flipped classrooms. - as a group together or on your own time individually. FOR… - assignments - quizzes - station work - do nows/exit slips - guided practice - independent practice - homework

About

VEXcode EXP

This coding environment helps students of all ages learn to program robots through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. It offers a consistent experience across different VEX robot platforms and age groups, making computer science accessible and engaging.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent across VEX robot platforms
  • Supports multiple programming languages (Blocks/Text)
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Extensive example projects
  • Device manager for robot setup
Features
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX 123, VEX GO, VEX IQ, VEX EXP, and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 60+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors. VEXcode Privacy Policy: https://www.vexrobotics.com/software-privacy-policy

Verdict

The call

Classkick and VEXcode EXP both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VEXcode EXP's written reviews are positive against 33% of Classkick's. Classkick's advantage is ratings volume (727 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Classkick against 3.0 for VEXcode EXP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classkick has 727 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Classkick's written reviews are positive against 100% of VEXcode EXP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classkick ships an update every 9 days, VEXcode EXP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classkick versus VEXcode EXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClasskickVEXcode EXP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (727 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings727 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB531 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClasswork CoVEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

Classkick

All ratings727 ratings
Positive49.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative58.4%

VEXcode EXP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Classkick

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Assignments not loading properly
  • Inability to save or access work
  • Incompatibility with newer devices/OS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add split-screen support
  • Improve text/writing controls
  • Better Apple Pencil integration
  • Enhance stability and performance

VEXcode EXP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Classkick

No in-app purchases

None

VEXcode EXP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classkick free?
Classkick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEXcode EXP free?
VEXcode EXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classkick or VEXcode EXP?
Classkick is rated higher. Classkick averages 3.1 out of 5 from 727 ratings, while VEXcode EXP averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Classkick or VEXcode EXP have ads?
Neither Classkick nor VEXcode EXP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classkick or VEXcode EXP?
Classkick ships an update every 9 days, and VEXcode EXP every 6 weeks. Most recently, Classkick was updated on October 1, 2026 and VEXcode EXP on September 29, 2026.

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