Reviews of SAM Root

By: SAM Labs Inc App

List of user reviews and ratings for SAM Root

Total ratings

3.54 (Rating count: 141)

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Review summary

Users find iRobot Coding app useful and educational for learning coding basics and fun for kids, especially after recent updates. However, multiple users report persistent connection problems with devices like Galaxy phones and RT1 robot, issues with code input methods especially on small screens, app crashes, and difficulty exiting the app. Installation and pairing processes often provide unclear feedback, leading to frustration. Overall, while the app has good learning potential, usability and stability issues impact user experience.

Pros

App is good for learning coding and has educational value
Works well enough for basic use
Update improved device compatibility including Amazon Tablet
Fun and user-friendly for kids

Cons

App has significant connection issues with various devices including Galaxy S21 Ultra and S10e
Difficult to input or paste large blocks of code, especially on small screens
App crashes on launch on some devices
App can be unresponsive and difficult to exit, requiring device restart
Long waits and vague user feedback during installation or pairing processes

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.70

All time rating average: 3.54

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43% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-02	Al*****	wow 5 stars
wow 5 stars
2025-05-08	An*****	did not connect
did not connect
2025-02-04	Sr*****	Very good
Very good
2024-08-03	Al*****	They don't send me any info on coding or anything.
They don't send me any info on coding or anything.
2024-04-24	Tr*****	Really good
Really good
2024-01-06	Ev*****	It works well enough, but I can't seem to copy/paste code. I'm using a small screen as well, which makes pressing buttons very difficult. I used an algorithm to generate code that I believed I could just paste and get the robot moving, but then I realized I would have to use my big fingers to place over a hundred lines. I know there are more clever methods I could have used, but this just isn't worth the time. Might as well play with turtle graphics and show kids real Python.
It works well enough, but I can't seem to copy/paste code. I'm using a small screen as well, which makes pressing buttons very difficult. I used an algorithm to generate code that I believed I could just paste and get the robot moving, but then I realized I would have to use my big fingers to place over a hundred lines. I know there are more clever methods I could have used, but this just isn't worth the time. Might as well play with turtle graphics and show kids real Python.
2023-09-14	Ni*****	Can't get the robot to connect to the app on certain types of tablets. The robot is useless without the working app. I made sure location permission was given. Bluetooth can see the robot but the app cannot. This is the same result across both of my new tablets.
Can't get the robot to connect to the app on certain types of tablets. The robot is useless without the working app. I made sure location permission was given. Bluetooth can see the robot but the app cannot. This is the same result across both of my new tablets.
2023-06-27	Ro*****	I've had this app for a long time, but now when I try to pair Root, it keeps saying: "app needed" I am not sure who has the responsibility of it, but I am 80% positive it was the app. Just in case it was my phone, 4 stars (it is a good app when it works, again, it might just be my phone)
I've had this app for a long time, but now when I try to pair Root, it keeps saying: "app needed" I am not sure who has the responsibility of it, but I am 80% positive it was the app. Just in case it was my phone, 4 stars (it is a good app when it works, again, it might just be my phone)
2023-02-13	Al*****	Will not connect to galaxy s21 ultra from app.
Will not connect to galaxy s21 ultra from app.
2023-01-28	Xa*****	Says: iCoding robot will be installed on your device soon. Is this not the worst user feedback you can get. How long am I suppose to wait?
Says: iCoding robot will be installed on your device soon. Is this not the worst user feedback you can get. How long am I suppose to wait?