SAM Root
SAM Labs Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
SAM Root is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by SAM Labs. Rated 3.8/5 from 42 ratings. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated March 10, 2026.
- Rating
- 3.8
- 42 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 92 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 10
- 2026 · v3.1.1
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About SAM Root
SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.
Ratings & reviews
3.8
42 ratings
What’s new
Version 3.1.1 · Updated March 10, 2026
- Fix: Disappearing blocks when simulator is closed.
App privacy
The developer, SAM Labs, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- User Content: Other User Content
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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