GOVIN IDE vs mBlock
| GOVIN IDE | mBlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Coding modes | block_and_text | block_and_text |
| Supported robots | CARES Robotics Hardware Kit | CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight |
| Learner level | beginner | mixed |
| Supported platforms | Linux Mint 21.1; Linux desktop | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Classroom tools | — | Yes |
| Curriculum library | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Robotics Education Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, mBlock scores higher on our published basis.