PictoBlox vs Virtual Robot Simulator
| PictoBlox | Virtual Robot Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Robot simulator | Yes | Yes |
| Coding modes | block_and_text | block_and_text |
| Classroom tools | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum library | Yes | Yes |
| Supported robots | Quarky, evive, Arduino, LEGO, micro:bit, Wizbot | FIRST Tech Challenge robots; custom robots |
| Learner level | mixed | mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS and web browser | web browser |
Both are listed in Best Robotics Education Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, PictoBlox scores higher on our published basis.