Jimu vs Tynker Junior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jimu
Build, control, and program robotic creations using interactive 3D assembly guides and a graphical programming interface. Design custom actions, convert code to Swift, and share your robotic designs with a community.
- 3D assembly guides
- Pre-programmed robot actions
- Custom action creation
- Graphical programming interface
- Code conversion to Swift
- Robot model design and sharing
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Build, control and program Jimu Robots with this app. With 3D video guide on how to assemble your Jimu Robot and tons of pre-programmed actions for each robot model, you will be able to start playing with your Jimu Robot from the start. You can create custom actions for each robot model, and learn how to program robots with graphical programming interface. You can even view how the graphically programing code would look like when converted to Swift. Feeling creative? Design and create your own Jimu Robot models and share them with other users. Program custom actions and show off your latest robotic creations in both pictures and videos.
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.
- Word-free picture block coding
- Problem-solving and logic development
- Music and art creation
- 200+ coding challenges
- Tap-based interface
- Voiceovers for guidance
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tynker Junior at 4.5 against Jimu's 3.7. Tynker Junior also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 37%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 434). Jimu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Jimu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker Junior has 4.2K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Jimu's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tynker Junior's.
Jimu ships an update monthly, Tynker Junior every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jimu | Tynker Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (434 ratings) | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 434 | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 396 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP | Tynker |
Customer experience
Jimu
Tynker Junior
User reviews
Jimu
From 434 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app and product
- 👍 Awesome for kids
- 👍 Excellent connection and great robots
- 👍 Awesome experience
- 👍 Very cool and fun to build
Room to improve
- 🐛 Poorly laid out for iOS
- 🐛 App problems and glitches
- 🐛 Can't register or login issues
- 🐛 Instructions won't download
- 🐛 Pieces do not fit or are missing
Tynker Junior
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Jimu
Reported bugs
4 issues- Coding screen doesn't work
- Can't select different builds
- App crashes during building
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- More help and guidance in the app
- Ability to purchase missing parts
- Improved app stability 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
Jimu
No in-app purchases
Tynker Junior
- 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
- Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
