Comparison

Osmo Coding Awbie vs Lights Out Fidget

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Coding Awbie

This app introduces children to coding through a fun, interactive adventure. Players use physical blocks to program a character's journey, combining tangible play with screen time to learn problem-solving and logic skills.

Highlights
  • Learn coding with physical blocks
  • Interactive screen-based gameplay
  • Program character's journey
  • Develop problem-solving skills
  • Teaches logic and computational thinking
  • Hands-on learning experience
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Ready for a tree-shaking, strawbie-munching adventure? In Osmo’s Coding Awbie, kids use physical blocks of code to program a wondrous journey for Awbie, a playful character who loves delicious strawbies. Combining tangible blocks with interactive screen time, Coding Awbie is the easiest way to introduce your kids to coding. Winner of the toy industry's top awards: **Parent's Choice Gold Award, 2016** **Oppenheim Best Toy, Platinum Award, 2016** "It enables children to learn computational thinking" - Forbes "Osmo’s blocks are like LEGO for coding" - Engadget "…for young children, one of the best is Osmo Coding" - The Wall Street Journal Coding Awbie teaches problem-solving and logic skills. It helps kids succeed in an increasingly digital world. Osmo Coding Awbie is the easiest way to learn the basics of programming. * 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.

About

Lights Out Fidget

Features
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Lights Out Fidget How fast can you find a switch when you can't see it? Lights Out is a simple but addictive reaction game that challenges your memory, speed, and touch. Every tap makes the screen darker until it becomes completely black. Then it's up to you to find the hidden switch, button, toggle, or slider without seeing it. Train your reflexes, challenge your friends, and see how quickly you can navigate total darkness. GAME MODES Classic Lights Out Flip the switch as the screen gets darker and darker. When the lights go out completely, find the switch by touch alone. Button Hunt Tap the hidden button before time runs out. Each round gets harder as visibility fades. Toggle Trap Several toggles appear, but only one is correct. Choose carefully and avoid costly mistakes. Slider Search Locate and move the hidden slider in complete darkness. Daily Challenge Compete against players around the world with a new challenge every day. FEATURES Fast and addictive gameplay Daily, weekly, and monthly challenges Personal best tracking Global leaderboards Achievement badges Daily streak rewards Shareable score cards Haptic feedback Sound effects Multiple difficulty levels Offline gameplay support Light and dark themes Regular content updates TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your: Fastest completion time Best daily score Weekly records Monthly records Total games played Win percentage Current streak Lifetime achievements CHALLENGE FRIENDS Think you're fast? Share your results and challenge friends to beat your best time. Compare scores, streaks, and achievements. CAN YOU MASTER THE DARKNESS? Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Lights Out delivers quick, fun, and challenging gameplay that keeps you coming back for one more round. Download Lights Out Fidget today and see if you can find the switch when the lights go out.

Screenshots

Osmo Coding Awbie4 screens
Lights Out Fidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

Osmo Coding Awbie and Lights Out Fidget are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Osmo Coding Awbie versus Lights Out Fidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Coding AwbieLights Out Fidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (452 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings452 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayGreg crook

Bugs and requests

Osmo Coding Awbie

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during gameplay
  • Coding blocks not recognized properly
  • Incorrect path detection and character movement
  • Syncing and progress issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to create custom games
  • Improved camera support for tablet cases
  • Better error handling and troubleshooting

Lights Out Fidget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Awbie

No in-app purchases

None

Lights Out Fidget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo Coding Awbie free?
Osmo Coding Awbie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lights Out Fidget free?
Lights Out Fidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Osmo Coding Awbie or Lights Out Fidget have ads?
Neither Osmo Coding Awbie nor Lights Out Fidget shows ads.

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