FinchBlox vs mBlock
| FinchBlox | mBlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Robot simulator | No | — |
| Coding modes | block | block_and_text |
| Curriculum library | Yes | Yes |
| Supported robots | Finch Robot 2.0 | CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight |
| Learner level | beginner | mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac, Chrome/Chromebook, iOS, Android, Kindle Fire | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android |
| Classroom tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Robotics Education Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, mBlock scores higher on our published basis.