mBlock

mBlock is ranked #1 of 26 in robotics education software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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mBlock 5 Free Free coding platform; block-based and Python coding; AI and IoT features makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on robotics education software

Free plan: Yes
Coding modes: block_and_text
Classroom tools: Yes
Curriculum library: Yes
Supported robots: CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight
Learner level: mixed
Supported platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android

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mBlock

Purpose: mBlock 5 is a coding platform for robotics, STEM, and coding learning.
Languages: It supports block-based coding and Python, with a one-click switch from blocks to Python.
Projects: Users can create games and animations and program Makeblock robots and other open-resource hardware.
AI and IoT: The software includes AI and IoT features, and the page says it integrates Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google deep learning.
Integrations: The maker describes support for Makeblock hardware and other open-resource hardware; its help center lists CyberPi, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, and xLight as supported devices.
Extensions: The Extension Builder lets third parties develop device, device, and sprite extensions for mBlock 5.
Extension Builder limit: The Extension Builder supports only Google Chrome.
Web connection: The web version supports direct Bluetooth or serial connections, but the Bluetooth dongle is not supported by that version.
Python device limit: The mBlock Python editor supports device programming only for CyberPi, and its Upload mode supports MicroPython rather than third-party Python 3 libraries.
Audience: The maker describes mBlock 5 as intended for educators, students, makers, and kids.
Support: The maker links to an mBlock user guide, downloads, and resources from its software page.
Company history: Makeblock says it was founded in 2013 to help people turn ideas into reality and advance education.
Founded: 2013
Price from: Free

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Robotics Education Software in 2026#1 of 26

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makeblock.com/pages/software· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/16606281824919-Hardwa· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/15232549794199-About-· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/19412317319191-Introd· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411195519511-Python-· checked 4 Oct 2026
makeblock.com/pages/about-us· checked 4 Oct 2026