Very limited free tier
Less suitable for beginners in programming
Wish I had this app in college
Awesome!! Very cool
Some suggestions:
Change the icon to sometime dark theme that would appeal to more coders. And I’ve you do that I’m sure you’ll get lots more downloads. You have a lot of potential to be a very popular app and I love all of the effort you put into this. 👍
Response from developer
Thank you very much for your review! This is definitely a good suggestion, I’m adding it to the next items I’ll need to work on. Wish you have a great day! Regards, Cyril, Founder of CodenQuest
Has potential
Firstly, I'll will say I find it suspicious that there's only one review, without a comment. I do like the privacy policy though, I like privacy.
This app is different than what I first thought it was for. It's not meant for learning syntax and concepts like variables and functions, but instead it's meant as practice for what you've already learned and to (maybe) challenge you to think. I'll still use it to learn Go.
With that in mind, I find the first few questions a bit weird, as someone just learning how to code might not know about return values or functions, yet the first question seemed to assume you knew what they were. It'd probably be better practicing writing a variable.
The GUI reminds me of Duolingo somewhat, its questions were similar, same with the leaderboard and streak features and a few other things. Albeit these are general gamification features, and I still don't like slow chest opening animations. I dislike the entire gamification concept actually, but that's just my opinion. I've seen how effective it can be, especially on social medias.
The GUI is a bit slow, buttons take like 4-5 seconds to do anything. The GUI can be slightly confusing, I was on a question clicking submit and ended up in some spot I wasn't familiar with. It also took me a few seconds to find the code tab.
And I do not like that you need to use an external service (e.g., iPhone account, Gmail, etc) to use the app.
Now, it does ask you to use its premium feature every so often which isn't awful. It's capitalism. What does annoy me is how it pesters you to enable notifications (if not enabled).
Sadly, I haven't used it for long so I can't attest to the quality of the questions.
Overall, it's not meant to teach you new things but instead to challenge you as you learn elsewhere. I've not tested how well it suceeds at that though. The GUI is nice but a bit slow, and takes advantage of gamification. And there is a bit to be desired.
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review! You're correct that CodenQuest is designed to reinforce and challenge your existing programming knowledge rather than teach foundational syntax and concepts. I’ll try your suggestion to incorporate simpler exercises for new programmers. For the app slowness, the last update should have improved the GUI response. Regarding the requirement to use an external service to sign up, I am exploring ways to simplify the login process. I also recognize that not everyone appreciates frequent notifications or prompts for premium features, and I am committed to finding a better balance. Thank you again for your insights. I am continually working on improvements, and your feedback helps a lot. Please feel free to reach out with any more suggestions or questions as you continue using the app. Best regards, Cyril, Founder of CodenQuest
Great app!
one complaint is the tab button doesnt work as intended and i always get indentation errors
Response from developer
Thank you very much for your comment! I’m really glad you like the UI and the autocomplete. Regarding the tab button with indentation errors, I appreciate you pointing out this issue. I am going to check more and try to have a fix ready soon. Wish you a happy day! Cyril, Founder of CodenQuest
Disappointed
Response from developer
Hi there, I’m Cyril, the founder of CodenQuest. Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention, and I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience you've experienced. It sounds like there has been a misunderstanding with your subscription, and I want to help resolve it as quickly as possible. To address your concerns: 1. Subscription Access: You should indeed have premium access until the end of your subscription period despite canceling. This seems to be a technical glitch, and we're committed to fixing it immediately. 2. Notification of Trial Period: I'm sorry you didn't receive any notification. We'll review our notification system to ensure this doesn’t happen again. 3. Refund Request: Yes, it is possible to request a refund. Please contact our support team directly at contact@codenquest.com I’m also disappointed to hear that the 'Contact Founder' button didn’t work for you. We’ll investigate and resolve this issue as well. Your experience matters greatly to us, and we’re here to ensure you get the service you deserve. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Warmest regards, Cyril
Fun
Worst coding app ever
Response from developer
Hi there, I’m Cyril, the founder of CodenQuest. I wanted to personally reach out and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I truly appreciate your honesty and can see how our app might have missed the mark for you. It seems we could have done a better job of communicating that our app is more about practicing coding than learning it from scratch. For beginners eager to learn the basics, including syntax, a section recommending resources tailored to newcomers is in progress. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and it plays a crucial role in how we evolve. If you have any suggestions, or if there’s anything specific you’d like to see improved, I’m all ears. Your input is not only heard but acted upon. Thanks once again for your review. Warmest regards, Cyril.
Great app
This app is fantastic!
Really enjoyable app to learn coding
Nice app!
Great way to learn to code
Great app!
Response from developer
Hi, Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback! I’m going to work on improving the execution time especially for compiled language for sure. Lots of improvements and exciting features are being worked on right now, hope you will like it! Kind regards, Cyril, Founder of CodenQuest
cannot delete account; buggy solutions in code snippets.
Response from developer
Hi, I wanted to personally thank you for your feedback, which I've taken very seriously. Upon reviewing your comment, I discovered a bug that prevented account deletion. Furthermore, I identified another issue within the Rust solution for the Reverse Array exercise. An edge case was overlooked, and for this oversight, I sincerely apologize. In response to your valuable feedback, I've implemented a feature that allows users to easily report bugs within any question. Both identified issues have now been resolved. Your feedback has been instrumental in improving the app's quality and user experience. As a solo developer, my goal is to provide an enjoyable and stable app experience, and your input has significantly contributed to this effort. If you're satisfied with the updates and improvements, I would be grateful if you could consider updating your rating. Your support means a lot to me. Kind regards, Cyril, Founder of CodenQuest
Amazing App
Fun and Educational!
A fun way to practice coding
Start coding on your phone
Response from developer
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, we appreciate it a lot!
