Makeblock－Play STEM Robots vs Evo by Ozobot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Makeblock－Play STEM Robots
Control and program robots with a user-friendly interface. Design custom controllers and explore STEM education through interactive robot play. Supports a variety of robot models and multiple languages.
- Robot control via official controller
- Create custom robot controllers
- Graphical programming for complex functions
- User-friendly interface
- Supports multiple Makeblock robot models
- Multi-language support
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Makeblock APP is a robot control software in smart devices. Everyone can directly control Makeblock robots using official controller in the software, or creates and programs a specific controller to achieve richer robotic functionality. Makeblock APP gives the user a way to grow. You can use the controller function to control directly, you can also drag the control to create a different multi-function console; advanced users can even programmatically through the control to achieve more complex functions. Features: -Brand New UI Design, User-Friendly Interface. -Stronger Controllability, Simpler Way to Learn STEM：STEM education becomes easy & fun as you can also master robot freely to sing, dance or light. -Create Customized Robot Controller with Graphical Programming: Realize your imagination and control your robot by simply dragging, dropping and programming the command blocks. -Supporting Makeblock Robots: Codey Rocky, MotionBlock, mBot、mBot Ranger、Airblock、Starter、Ultimate2.0 . -Multi-Language User Interface :Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Croatian,Polish,Romanian. Support: -You can visit the official website: www.makeblock.com for more information -support email: support@makeblock.cc -Support forum: we.makeblock.com
Evo by Ozobot
This app serves as a companion for learning and creating with a robot companion. It provides access to coding tools, classroom resources, and support to maximize the robot's capabilities for educational and home use.
- Learn with robot companion
- Create with robot companion
- Connect with robot companion
- Ozobot Blockly access
- Classroom resources
- FAQs and support
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Meet your go-to companion to learn, create and connect with Evo, all from your smartphone or tablet. For use at school or at home, the Evo App offers quick access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and more to get the most out of your Ozobot experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against Makeblock－Play STEM Robots's 3.7. Evo by Ozobot also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 202). Makeblock－Play STEM Robots's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Evo by Ozobot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Makeblock－Play STEM Robots's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evo by Ozobot's.
Makeblock－Play STEM Robots ships an update every 6 weeks, Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Makeblock－Play STEM Robots | Evo by Ozobot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (202 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 202 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 458 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makeblock Co., Ltd. | Evollve, Inc. |
Customer experience
Makeblock－Play STEM Robots
Evo by Ozobot
Bugs and requests
Makeblock－Play STEM Robots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Evo by Ozobot
Reported bugs
3 issues- Firmware update bricking Ozobot devices
- Inability to connect and calibrate Ozobot with the app
- Saved programs not working after app updates
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back removed features like customization, tricks, and accounts
- Add battery percentage indicator for Ozobot Evo
- Improve app navigation and make key functions more accessible
- Expand programming and coding capabilities
In-app purchases
Makeblock－Play STEM Robots
No in-app purchases
Evo by Ozobot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Makeblock－Play STEM Robots free?
Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Which has better reviews, Makeblock－Play STEM Robots or Evo by Ozobot?
Do Makeblock－Play STEM Robots or Evo by Ozobot have ads?
Which is updated more often, Makeblock－Play STEM Robots or Evo by Ozobot?
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