# PBS KIDS Games vs Code Land

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PBS KIDS Games at none against Code Land's 10. PBS KIDS Games also leads on ratings volume (372K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PBS KIDS Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PBS KIDS Games against 4.5 for Code Land. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBS KIDS Games has 372K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of PBS KIDS Games's written reviews are positive against 65% of Code Land's.

PBS KIDS Games ships an update fortnightly, Code Land every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBS KIDS Games | Code Land |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (372K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-kids-games/id1050773989/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **372K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 821 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBS KIDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/324323339) | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) |

## What reviewers say

### PBS KIDS Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-kids-games/id1050773989)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Explore over 280 free educational games designed for children ages 2-8, featuring beloved PBS KIDS characters. These kid-tested games cover subjects like math, reading, and science, promoting early learning and STEM skills in a safe, engaging environment.

**Highlights:** 280+ curriculum-based educational games, Features favorite PBS KIDS characters, Available in English and Spanish, Offline play capability, STEM, math, reading, and science games, Kid-tested and safe interface, New games added weekly

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app with great quality games
- 👍 Variety of educational and engaging games
- 💡 Daily game feature
- 🔒 No ads or links to take kids elsewhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy games like Rosie's Rules and Donkey's Froyo Stand
- 🐛 Sound issues and random volume loss
- 🐛 Games disappearing after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Odd Squad game level issues with missing elements
- Cooking School game getting stuck on same recipe
- Greens Hill race in Kart Racer game always resulting in second place
- Downloading games not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Add more Kart Kingdom features like customization and online play
- Ability to reset individual games
- Sort games by age/difficulty level
- Add a search function
- Increase offline storage capacity


### Code Land

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692)

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

**Highlights:** Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions), Develop logical thinking and problem-solving, Hundreds of challenges across various worlds, Offline play supported, Child-friendly interface, Content for ages 4+, Supports multiple users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription to Code Land | $9.99 | per month |
| Code Land premium. Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $59.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 💻 Helpful for learning coding
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
- 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Limited free trial period
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound issues
- 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- In-app purchases not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to create own games
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More age-appropriate content for older kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBS KIDS Games free?

PBS KIDS Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Land free?

Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PBS KIDS Games or Code Land?

Code Land is rated higher. PBS KIDS Games averages 4.4 out of 5 from 372K ratings, while Code Land averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do PBS KIDS Games or Code Land have ads?

Neither PBS KIDS Games nor Code Land shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PBS KIDS Games or Code Land?

PBS KIDS Games ships an update fortnightly, and Code Land every 3 weeks. Most recently, PBS KIDS Games was updated on September 25, 2026 and Code Land on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*