# KidBot Start vs Code Karts

The clearest difference is rating: KidBot Start at 5.0 against Code Karts's 3.8. KidBot Start also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Code Karts's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KidBot Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

KidBot Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Karts has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KidBot Start's written reviews are positive against 61% of Code Karts's.

KidBot Start ships an update every 5 months, Code Karts every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KidBot Start | Code Karts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidbot-start/id1090682359/reviews)** | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KONSTANTIN ILIEV VASSILEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794604383) | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) |

## What reviewers say

### KidBot Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidbot-start/id1090682359)

This app teaches children the fundamentals of programming through an engaging puzzle game. Players command a robot to collect toys using a visual, puzzle-like interface that introduces concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditions.

**Highlights:** Visual programming interface, Robot command puzzles, Instruction sequencing, Conditional execution, Loops and jumps, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Karts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761)

This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.

**Highlights:** Pre-coding logic puzzles, Learn to count in binary, Develop sequencing and problem-solving, Over 70 levels, Two game modes, Intuitive UI for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great introduction to coding
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Good for logic and sequencing
- 👍 Quick customer support
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase to continue
- 👎 Purchase not restoring
- 👎 Issues with family sharing
- 👎 Tedious arrow interaction
- 👎 Broken bonus level

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchases
- Purchased content not unlocking on new devices
- Family sharing not working for purchases
- Bonus level is unplayable/unexitable
- Back button not working in bonus level

**Requested features**

- Extend free trial
- Improve arrow interaction
- Add more levels
- Add option to reset progress
- Improve Turkish dubbing accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KidBot Start free?

KidBot Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Karts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KidBot Start or Code Karts?

KidBot Start is rated higher. KidBot Start averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Code Karts averages 3.8 from 147 ratings.

### Do KidBot Start or Code Karts have ads?

Neither KidBot Start nor Code Karts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KidBot Start or Code Karts?

KidBot Start ships an update every 5 months, and Code Karts every 4 months. Most recently, KidBot Start was updated on November 2, 2026 and Code Karts on November 2, 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.*