mBlock vs Widgetsmith

mBlock

Description: mBlock is a free, open source software application that allows users to program interactive projects, games, and animations using a simple block-based interface. It's designed for beginners, especially children, to learn coding concepts.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Widgetsmith

Description: Widgetsmith is a powerful yet user-friendly widget and home screen customization app for iOS. It allows you to fully customize your iPhone and iPad home screens with custom widgets, icons, backgrounds, and more.

Type: software

mBlock Features

• Drag-and-drop block coding interface
• Supports multiple programming languages (Scratch, Arduino C, Python)
• Can control electronic components like Arduino boards
• Has a code library with many pre-made scripts
• Allows users to create games, animations, music and more
• Compatible with many hardware extensions like motors and sensors
• Supports STEM/STEAM education

Widgetsmith Features

• Create custom widgets with photos, text, dates, reminders, weather, and more
• 1000+ widget templates to choose from
• Fully customize widget colors, fonts, sizes, etc
• Add custom app icons, wallpapers, and themes
• Works with iOS 14 and 15 home screen widgets
• iCloud sync to sync widget settings across devices
• Widget stacking to layer multiple widgets in one space
• Support for different widget sizes like small, medium, large

mBlock

• Open Source

Widgetsmith

• Not listed