Features & Capabilities

The BirdBlox app enables students ages 9 -14 to program Hummingbird and Finch 2.0 robots. Students drag together blocks to build programs that control the robot motors and lights, and they can use sensors to make the robot respond to its environment. Whether they are programming Finch to complete a maze or building a Hummingbird robot dog that barks when someone is nearby, the only limit is their imagination!

BirdBlox is a complete block-based programming language that is specifically designed for physical computing. BirdBlox contains blocks specific to each robot, as well as control structures, math and logic operators, support for variables and lists, and more. BirdBlox makes it easy for beginners to explore and get started, while also enabling students to create more complex programs as they learn more about computer science.

Features:

  • Control lights, motors, and sensors for BirdBrain robots
  • Connect up to three robots
  • Record and play sounds to add music or sound effects to your project
  • Use tablet sensors to control your robot

Requirements:

  • This app requires a Finch Robot 2.0, Hummingbird Bit, BBC micro:bit, or Hummingbird Duo with a Bluetooth adapter. All of these robots are available at store.birdbraintechnologies.com.
  • Each robot connects to the app via Bluetooth BLE. Make sure to load the Bluetooth-ready firmware onto your robot. You can find instructions by selecting your robot at birdbraintechnologies.com/portal.
  • This app requires iOS 9 or later.
  • This app requires iPad 3 or later / iPhone 4S or later. It is also compatible with all iPad Mini, Air, and Pro models.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
BirdBrain Technologies LLC
Rating:
3.90
(17)
Version:
2.0 Last updated: 2023-01-23
Version code:
854450629
Creation date:
2016-10-04
Compatible devices:
Size:
119.07MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
BirdBrain Technologies LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/birdblox/id1120319218
Website:
http://www.birdbraintechnologies.com

User Reviews

This app lets you control the Finch or the Hummingbirdbit and Hummingbird Duo with a Bluetooth adapter. I use it with students and with my own projects. It’ll feel familiar to students who know Scratch or Snap. With one tap of the code you can see it work. It is wonderful for rapid prototyping and for easy coding of robots.
by Po*****, 2023-08-14

It’s a worse scratch
by cr*****, 2023-03-11

tbh it’s not that bad of a machine but the bad parts about it is it’s slow and i want to throw it across the room cool light but kinda ugly
by gu*****, 2023-02-09
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