Comparison

Wonder for Dash vs Tynker Junior

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wonder for Dash

This app makes learning robotics fun and accessible for children aged 8 and up. It features a visual coding language and guided challenges to explore robotics and create custom inventions.

Highlights
  • Picture-based coding language
  • Guided coding challenges
  • Free Play mode for inventions
  • Transfer programs to robot
  • Explore diverse virtual environments
  • Teaches coding concepts
Features
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Wonder makes robotics as delightful as finger painting. With a picture-based coding language and guided challenges, Wonder lets kids ages 8 and up explore robotics on their own – and have a blast doing it. A FRESH NEW LOOK The redesigned main menu puts everything one tap away: - Scroll Quest – multiple guided coding adventures, from first steps to tricky puzzles - Free Play – an open coding canvas for your own inventions CODING ADVENTURES WITH DASH Travel through the African Grasslands, the Arctic Wilderness and even Outer Space to uncover new ideas for your robot. Transform Dash into a ferocious lion, dodge asteroids together, play a game of Marco Polo, and much more. Every challenge introduces a new coding concept – sequences, events, loops, conditions and variables – through play. CREATE YOUR OWN INVENTIONS When you're ready, jump into Free Play and build anything you can imagine. Once your program is finished, transfer it to Dash – the next time you turn Dash on, it runs your code without being connected to an iPhone or iPad. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Turn on Dash and enable Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open Wonder and connect to Dash from the main menu. 3. Update your robot when prompted. The update brings new sounds, personality and abilities and may take up to 10 minutes. 4. Start with Challenges to learn the basics, then explore Free Play. PRAISE FOR WONDER "Thoroughly absorbing." – The New York Times "Both kids begged me to take out the robots and start playing with them again." – Business Insider SAFE FOR KIDS Wonder contains no third-party advertising and does not collect personal information. For details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. ABOUT WONDER WORKSHOP Wonder Workshop creates award-winning educational robots and apps that make learning to code meaningful and fun. Founded in 2012 by three parents, Wonder Workshop is now part of MORAVIA Education. We play-test with children throughout development to make sure every experience is frustration-free and fun. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you at https://help.makewonder.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.makewonder.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.makewonder.com/TOS

About

Tynker Junior

This app introduces children aged 4-7 to coding concepts through engaging, word-free picture blocks. It helps them develop problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills through interactive coding adventures. Designed for young learners, it makes learning to code fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Word-free picture block coding
  • Problem-solving and logic development
  • Music and art creation
  • 200+ coding challenges
  • Tap-based interface
  • Voiceovers for guidance
Features
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The Ultimate Coding Playground for Kids Ages 4-7! Tynker Junior is the award-winning app specifically designed for young learners, including pre-readers who haven’t even started school yet. Through vibrant, word-free picture blocks, your child will learn to solve problems, compose music, and create art—all with the power of code. Why Parents and Teachers Love Tynker: * Trusted Globally: Used by 1 out of every 3 U.S. K-8 schools and 100,000+ schools worldwide. * Proven Success: Over 60 million kids in 150 countries have started their STEM journey with Tynker. * Designed for Little Hands: A tap-based interface with friendly voiceovers and no complex dragging or reading required. 5 EPIC CODING ADVENTURES With 200+ coding challenges, your child will explore: Ocean Odyssey: Master sequencing and patterns while helping Gillie the Goldfish. Robots: Learn about events and parameters as you fix a wacky robot factory. Wild Rumble: Help endangered animals using counting loops and delays. Puffball Panic: Navigate dynamic environments using conditional logic. Super Squad: Defeat villains and retrieve stolen treasure using advanced problem-solving. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN Tynker Junior transforms screen time into a brain-building workout. Your child will master: Logic & Sequencing: Understanding cause and effect. Critical Thinking: Solving complex puzzles step-by-step. Programming Concepts: Loops, conditional logic, and debugging. 21st Century Skills: Resilience, focus, and algorithmic thinking—the same foundations used in professional languages like Swift and Python. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms/

Screenshots

Wonder for Dash4 screens
Tynker Junior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wonder for Dash at none against Tynker Junior's 6. Wonder for Dash also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 59%). Tynker Junior's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 476). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wonder for Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker Junior has 4.2K ratings behind it against 476, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Wonder for Dash's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tynker Junior's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wonder for Dash ships an update every 3 months, Tynker Junior every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wonder for Dash versus Tynker Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWonder for DashTynker Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (476 ratings)4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4764.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB396 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o.Tynker

Customer experience

Wonder for Dash

All ratings476 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative22.0%

Tynker Junior

All ratings4,180 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

User reviews

Wonder for Dash

From 476 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for programming robots
  • 🚀 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Allows transferring programs to robots
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Teaches coding and logic skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

Tynker Junior

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Good introduction to coding concepts
  • 🚀 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy code and bugs
  • 💰 Limited access without subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading about subscription details

Bugs and requests

Wonder for Dash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to run certain programs
  • Bluetooth connection frequently drops
  • Incorrect Bluetooth status detection
  • Certain features and commands not working as expected
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more robots and accessories support
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Implement a user profile system
  • Add more advanced programming features
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity and reliability

Tynker Junior

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels/games not progressing properly
  • Login and account issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced coding lessons
  • Improve customer support and responsiveness
  • Integrate with full Tynker app for seamless experience

In-app purchases

None

Wonder for Dash

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tynker Junior

Subscriptions5
  • Individual Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Individual Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$314.99

Questions

Is Wonder for Dash free?
Wonder for Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tynker Junior free?
Tynker Junior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wonder for Dash or Tynker Junior?
Tynker Junior is rated higher. Wonder for Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Tynker Junior averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Wonder for Dash or Tynker Junior have ads?
Neither Wonder for Dash nor Tynker Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wonder for Dash or Tynker Junior?
Wonder for Dash ships an update every 3 months, and Tynker Junior every 2 months. Most recently, Wonder for Dash was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tynker Junior on November 6, 2026.

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