Arduino Pocket Reference vs Robobloq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arduino Pocket Reference
This app provides a comprehensive reference for Arduino programming, covering core libraries, syntax, operators, and various hardware shields. It includes examples for common functionalities like mouse control, GSM communication, and LCD displays, making it a valuable tool for makers and developers.
- Arduino core libraries list
- Mouse and Keyboard control examples
- GSM communication examples
- LiquidCrystal library functions
- Syntax, operators, and data types
- Various Arduino board guides
- IO and math functions
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Arduino is a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer. It's an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board. Our App have a list of Arduino core libraries. SOME OF THE APP CONTENTS INCLUDE Mouse ButtonMouseControl JoystickMouseControl Added Robot Library Compass JDisco Bot JHello User JInputs JLine Following JLogo JPicture Browser JRemote Control JRescue JRunaway Robot JWheel Calibration JoystickMouseControl Added GSM Library GSM Examples Make Voice Call Receive SMS Receive Voice Call Send SMS Web Client Web Server Xively Client String Xively Client GSM Tools Band Management. GSM Scan Networks. Pin Management. Test GPRS. Test Modem. Test Web Server. LiquidCrystal Library Autoscroll Blink Cursor Display Hello World Scroll Serial input SetCursor TextDirection Arduino Due Arduino Ethernet Shield Arduino Fio Programming Arduino Pro Mini Arduino Pro Arduino WiFI Shield Arduino Wireless Shield with the XBee 802.15.4 modules ArduinoBT Getting started with Arduino Esplora Guide to the Arduino Leonardo and Micro Guide to the Arduino Mini Guide to the Arduino Nano Guide to the LilyPad Arduino USB Guide to the LilyPad ArduinoEEPROM Library Ethernet library Firmata Library LiquidCrystal Library Mouse and Keyboard libraries SD Servo library Bridge Library EEPROM Library Software Serial Example Two Port Receive Software Serial Library Arithmetic Operators Bitwise Operators Boolean Operators Comparison Operators Compound Operators constants Control Structures Conversion Data Types Further Syntax Operators Pointer Access Operators Utilities Variable Scope & Qualifiers Advanced IO Analog IO Bits and Bytes Communication Digital IO Due & Zero only External Interrupts Interrupts Math Random Numbers Time Trigonometry AND MANY MORE.... Download and enjoy ! PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE THE APP AND LEAVE YOUR VALUABLE COMMENTS.'
Robobloq
This app allows users to assemble and control robots through step-by-step instructions and Bluetooth connectivity. It offers various modes like remote control and obstacle avoidance, alongside graphical programming to foster logical thinking and creativity.
- Step-by-step robot assembly instructions
- Bluetooth robot control
- Remote control, obstacle avoidance, line tracking modes
- Graphical programming with Scratch
- Supports various robot kits
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It is an APP that integrates control and programming. Users can complete the structure assembly, remote control and programming through the APP, and it provides a variety of interactive experience to realize learning while playing. After entering the APP, you can follow the step diagram instructions to complete the robot assembly step by step. At the same time, the robot can be connected via Bluetooth to use the remote control mode, obstacle avoidance mode, line patrol mode and other remote control methods; It can better meet the needs for graphical programming, give more space for creative, and logic thinking exercising. Features: 1. Integrated electronic instruction manual, a variety of robot forms can be build. 2. Bluetooth connection, remote control of your robot. 3. A variety of gameplay, including remote control, obstacle avoidance, line tracking, music…. More fun game play in development... 4. The graphical programming of Scratch, helps exercise logical thinking and creative ability, and expands gameplay. 5. Support all robot kits on the Robobloq building block platform, including Qoopers robot kit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Robobloq at 3.5 against Arduino Pocket Reference's 2.3. Robobloq also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Arduino Pocket Reference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Robobloq asks for nothing beyond the download.
Robobloq holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Arduino Pocket Reference's written reviews are positive against 42% of Robobloq's.
Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, Robobloq every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arduino Pocket Reference | Robobloq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (18 ratings) | 3.5 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vipin Nair | Robobloq |
Customer experience
Arduino Pocket Reference
Robobloq
In-app purchases
Arduino Pocket Reference
- Remove Advertisements$0.99
Robobloq
No in-app purchases
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