FinchBlox
6.7#8 in robotics education softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
Visit| Fact | FinchBlox | VEXcode |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States | Greenville, Texas, United States |
| Privacy | BirdBrain says its software is designed for children under 13, apps request only permissions needed to function, and personal information is never transmitted to BirdBrain. | The software privacy policy says VEX applications do not collect personally identifiable information, while optional feedback may include information users submit and Google Analytics may collect anonymous aggregate usage data. |
| Support | The FinchBlox course directs users with questions to [email protected]. | The VEX support page lists product and software support by email and phone, with U.S. phone support Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm CST. |
FinchBlox suits beginner learners using a Finch Robot 2.0, including children aged 5 and up at Level 1. Teachers can draw on its listed activities and video course.
VEXcode suits students and educators learning or teaching programming with VEX robots. The browser-based VR option is suited to classrooms that want activities without student accounts.