# Osmo Coding Jam — Code your music

> Children code music by arranging physical blocks into patterns and sequences. (iPhone/iPad app by Tangible Play.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-coding-jam/id1188022582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 272 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 385 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-coding-jam/id1188022582/reviews.md

## What is Osmo Coding Jam?

Explore the creative side of coding with hands-on music-making! 
 
In Osmo’s Coding Jam, kids arrange physical coding blocks into patterns and sequences to compose original tunes. The game comes with over 300 musical sounds to produce the perfect song.
 
Kids can safely record and share their music with friends, family and the Jam community.

“a STEAM-based experience that promotes creative problem-solving.”
- VentureBeat

“Osmo Coding Jam teaches children coding with music”
- Forbes
 


About Osmo Coding Jam:
1. CREATE: Kids 5-12 use coding blocks to create explosive beats.
2. LEARN: Kids get to know coding’s creative side while developing an ear for rhythm, melody, and harmony.
3. SHARE: Once they’ve composed a jam, kids can safely share it with friends, family and the jam community.

Learn with our hands-on coding language:
	Research shows that tangible blocks are a game changer when it comes to helping kids learn. Each of our blocks is a programming command kids can use to create unique jams. As they explore playing with coding blocks, the volume of fun — and learning — gets turned up!

* Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle.

* Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067

About Osmo
Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

## Key features

- Create music with physical coding blocks
- Compose original tunes
- Over 300 musical sounds
- Record and share music
- Learn coding fundamentals
- Develop rhythm and melody skills

## What do users think of Osmo Coding Jam?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎶 Great for learning coding and music
- 🤩 Inspiring and creative tool
- ✨ Amazing app experience
- 👍 Works well on older iPads
- 👍 Kids enjoy it
- 👍 Good for learning algorithms
- 👍 Recommended for music lovers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incompatible with current iPads
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 🐛 Does not recognize tiles
- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Long download times
- 🐛 Requires physical equipment
- 🐛 Limited functionality (only making songs)
- 🐛 Songs not appearing in categories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Not compatible with current generation of iPads
- App does not work after returning from a trip
- App crashes on opening
- Cannot play on iPad 10
- Glitches when coding a song
- App no longer opens after last update
- App keeps crashing
- Pieces don't work and cameras glitchy
- Camera sensors different combos
- Loading stops halfway
- Does not recognize tiles
- Sound doesn't work on 2018 iPad
- Horrible detection of grey piece
- 4th level practice keeps crashing
- Blue coding blocks not recognized
- Songs not appearing in categories

**Most requested features**

- Add more characters
- Add a trade character feature
- Add more updates
- Add a feature to create own musical characters
- Add engineer feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-coding-jam/id1188022582/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Jam TV Live = no connection

*2026-07-13, version 4.1.2*

The game is fun overall but sometimes when you look in TV live when you don’t have Internet, you cannot get in and look at your songs. Plus it has some glitches.

### 1/5 — No compatibility with phones past 15

*2026-05-10, version 4.1.0*

I don’t get it, why make it so that it’s only the 14’s and less to use the app?

### 1/5 — Abandonware

*2026-01-26, version 4.1.0*

Not compatible with current generation of iPads. Developer says they'll get to it in a few months. Do not buy the equipment that goes with this app

### 5/5 — My musically-inclined kid enjoys this one

*2025-07-09, version 4.1.0*

We’ve used this off and on over several years. Works great and my kid enjoys it.

### 5/5 — More people should buy this

*2025-02-21, version 4.0.10*

This game is soooooooooo fun

### 5/5 — Fun

*2024-12-14, version 4.0.10*

This game is very fun and works well especially on my more than 10 year old ipad

### 1/5 — Não funciona

*2024-11-23*

Comprei Coding Starter Kit em recente viagem a Dubai e ao retornar para Brasil o aplicativo não funciona. Aparece mensagem de erro 1000, diz que meu IPad não ė compatível mesmo tendo comprado há um mês apenas. Não consigo retorno de suporte que solicitei.

### 5/5 — Something good happened

*2024-10-22, version 4.0.10*

Nothing weapon nothing forbidden. I just feel great.👍 Thanks 🙏 and have fun 🤩 Enjoy 😉

### 4/5 — Not working

*2024-08-10, version 4.0.10*

Every time I open up Coding Jam, it goes back to the Home screen.

### 1/5 — Cant play at all

*2024-07-27, version 4.0.10*

We hv the ipad10 and can not play this game at all！plz fix it asap

## Frequently asked questions about Osmo Coding Jam

### What is Osmo Coding Jam?

Osmo Coding Jam is an app designed for children aged 5-12 that teaches coding fundamentals through music creation. Kids use physical coding blocks to arrange patterns and sequences, composing their own tunes with a variety of sounds.

### How does the app teach coding?

The app utilizes a hands-on approach where children arrange tangible coding blocks, each representing a programming command. By experimenting with these blocks, kids learn about sequences, patterns, and logic, which are core concepts in coding, while simultaneously developing musical skills.

### What are the requirements to use Osmo Coding Jam?

To use Osmo Coding Jam, you will need the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks, which are sold separately or as part of a bundle. The app is compatible with most iPads and select iPhones. A full device compatibility list can be found on the Osmo support website.

### Can I share the music I create?

Yes, once children have composed their musical creations, they can safely record and share their tunes with friends, family, and the wider Osmo Coding Jam community. This feature encourages social interaction and sharing of creative work.

### What kind of music can I make?

The app provides over 300 different musical sounds, allowing kids to create a wide range of explosive beats and melodies. The focus is on creative exploration and developing an ear for rhythm, melody, and harmony through coding.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.2 — 2026-06-12

Fixed several issues that could cause the app to close unexpectedly.
Under-the-hood fixes and improvements to sign-in and account creation.
Improved performance on slow or unstable internet connections.
Fixed an issue that could affect saved progress. Your child's journey is now stored more reliably.

### 4.1.1 — 2026-05-12

Upgraded to Unity 6 for improved performance and compatibility with latest iPad models.
Bug fixing and performance improvements.
Fixed several setup flow issues to prevent crashes.
Updated privacy and support links throughout the app.
Updated analytics system.

### 4.1.0 — 2025-04-10

Fixed UI bug on iPad 10 landscape device

### 4.0.10 — 2023-11-23

+ Improved onboarding experience for the users, better values and incentives for account creation

### 4.0.9 — 2023-09-27

+ Added support for 2022 releases of the iPad Pro 12.9" (6th gen) and iPad Pro 9.7" (4th gen)

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