Comparison

Pango Kids vs GLICODE™

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

Head to head
About

Pango Kids

Explore interactive stories and logic games designed for young children. This app fosters creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills through playful exploration and gentle challenges, all within a safe and ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Interactive stories
  • Logic mini-games
  • Puzzles and sorting activities
  • Connect-the-dots challenges
  • Develops logic and fine motor skills
  • Fosters creativity and independence
Features
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A PLAYGROUND FOR IMAGINATION AND LAUGHTER! Dive into Pango Kids, an app full of surprises, wacky stories, and lovable characters. No stress, no scores—just the joy of playing, imagining, exploring… and laughing. BEHIND EVERY BUTTON, THE JOY OF ACTION AND DISCOVERY Your child enters a lively world where every scene hides an adventure, a joke, or mischief from the Wolf brothers. Between adventures, your child can also enjoy clever mini-games: puzzles, sorting, connect-the-dots… Fun little challenges to build logic and fine motor skills, without pressure. • 30 interactive stories and games • 300 educational activities A TRUSTED BRAND FOR 14 YEARS Already embraced by over 15 million families worldwide and winner of several international awards, Pango is a leading name in educational apps for children. STORY STRUCTURE: THE FOUNDATION OF ORGANIZED THINKING At Pango, playing means growing. By following stories, solving little puzzles, or exploring scenes, kids develop: - their logic, stress-free - their creativity, without instructions - their independence, in full freedom - their sense of humor, in good company And above all, they learn to tell stories, imagine, and build a beginning, middle, and end. Without realizing it, they learn to organize their ideas, connect events, and structure their thinking. A CLEAR, NO-TRICKS OFFER • Choose the subscription that suits you: monthly, yearly, or lifetime. • Then, enjoy a 3-day free trial. • Your child will gain access to an exclusive selection of age-appropriate content. • You can cancel anytime, at no cost. PRIVACY AND SAFETY FIRST Our app strictly complies with COPPA and GDPR regulations. No personal data is collected without your consent. Your child plays safely, without interruption, in a 100% secure environment. PANGO’S VALUES At Studio Pango, we believe that play is the best way to learn. For over 14 years, we've created simple, kind, and non-violent apps to support children’s holistic development. NEED HELP? Need help? Have a question? A technical issue? Our team is here for you: Contact us at pango@studio-pango.com or visit our FAQ. More info: www.studio-pango.com TRY PANGO KIDS TODAY! Join the world of Pango and offer your child a universe of discovery, logic, and laughter. Download Pango Kids and let the magic begin! Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.studio-pango.com/termsofservice

About

GLICODE™

Learn fundamental coding concepts through a fun, interactive game using Pocky snacks. Arrange them to guide a mascot through challenges, mastering sequences, loops, and if statements. It's a unique way to introduce programming to young learners.

Highlights
  • Learn coding fundamentals
  • Use Pocky snacks as input
  • Augmented reality interaction
  • Guide mascot through levels
  • Teaches sequences, loops, and if statements
  • Engaging and fun learning
Features
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GLICODE TM turns every packet of Pocky into a bite-sized coding lesson. By laying out Pocky in the right order, you can use Japan’s (and the world's) favourite snacks to learn algorithmic thinking in a fun and engaging way. Take control of Glico's mascot HUG HUG as he makes his way around an imaginary world, trying to spread happiness. You will need to learn different coding functions to help him navigate a range of levels so he can make his way to a child in need of a smile. [WHAT YOU CAN LEARN] By arranging Pocky in different sequences you can learn three basic coding fundamentals: ・SEQUENCES ・LOOPS ・'IF' STATEMENTS [EQUIPMENT REQUIRED] 1. "GLICODE" App Download the "GLICODE" app from App Store. 2. Snacks All you need to play "GLICODE" is a regular packet of Chocolate Pocky. As the levels progress they will become harder to test you on what you've learnt. Remember to save a few extra Pocky for the difficult levels - you'll need them! 3. Placemat For the best results make sure the snacks are placed on a plain white background. Use a white placemat, paper or plate to lay your snacks out on. [INSTRUCTIONS] 1. Line up your snacks. Remember not to place them too close together. 2. Capture. Use your phone’s camera to take a picture of your snack sequence from above. 3. Test your sequence. Hit the play button to see your code executed as HUG HUG moves through the course. 4. Eat your delicious code. If you pass the level you can eat your delicious code and get ready for the next challenge. *Be mindful of hygiene - we recommend you wash your hands before playing with your snacks. *Please make sure your white placemat is clean. [Adopted by school lesson program with MIC!] In Japan "GLICODE" was adopted by "Popularization of Programming education for young segment" program supported by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2016. Elementary school teachers are using this app as a tool in the classroom to teach the basics of programming to early elementary school kids. GLICODE TM is a free educational app that teaches children about the principles of coding - with Pocky! GLICODE TM is a trademark of the programming education app by Ezaki Glico.

Screenshots

Pango Kids4 screens
GLICODE™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pango Kids at 4.4 against GLICODE™'s 2.9. Pango Kids also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). GLICODE™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Pango Kids sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GLICODE™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pango Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pango Kids has 896 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Pango Kids's written reviews are positive against 32% of GLICODE™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pango Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, GLICODE™ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pango Kids versus GLICODE™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPango KidsGLICODE™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (896 ratings) — better2.9 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings896 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio PangoEZAKI GLICO CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Pango Kids

All ratings894 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative31.5%

GLICODE™

All ratings66 ratings
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative55.3%

Bugs and requests

Pango Kids

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Something needs fixed.
  • I am so confused.
  • Won't work!
  • All my in app purchases have been deleted. How do I get them back this is my daughters favorite game. I've bought all the stories and she was playing them and they just stopped working.
  • Paid $12 to unlock all but everything is still locked. Rip off. Dont buy. There is no way to contact developers
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  • Trava

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make & add 48 more stories based on the game "Pango Comics"
  • Please add more books
  • Please more stories! :)

GLICODE™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pango Kids

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fox Firefighter$1.99
  • Bunny Ice cream$1.99
  • Piggy Merry Christmas$1.99
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  • Squirrel Farm$1.99
  • Pango Halloween$1.99
  • Bunny Chinese New Year$1.99
  • Squirrel on a bike$1.99
  • Bundle Full Version$5.99
None

GLICODE™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pango Kids free?
Pango Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLICODE™ free?
GLICODE™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pango Kids or GLICODE™?
Pango Kids is rated higher. Pango Kids averages 4.4 out of 5 from 896 ratings, while GLICODE™ averages 2.9 from 69 ratings.
Do Pango Kids or GLICODE™ have ads?
Neither Pango Kids nor GLICODE™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pango Kids or GLICODE™?
Pango Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and GLICODE™ every 4 months. Most recently, Pango Kids was updated on November 6, 2026 and GLICODE™ on November 2, 2026.

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