# Mimo vs Alison

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mimo at 110K against Alison's 12K. Mimo also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). Alison's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mimo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Alison sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mimo against 4.8 for Alison. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mimo has 110K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Mimo's written reviews are positive against 79% of Alison's.

Mimo ships an update weekly, Alison every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mimo | Alison |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-learn-codingprogramming/id1133960732/reviews) | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alison-online-education-app/id1558468968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/548016918) | [Alison (Capernaum Limited)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558468970) |

## What reviewers say

### Mimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-learn-codingprogramming/id1133960732)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Education, #210 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn to code in Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL with AI-assisted development. This app guides you from beginner to building production-ready software and portfolio projects. Master modern developer workflows and launch your career.

**Highlights:** Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, AI-assisted software development, Build portfolio projects, Mobile IDE for coding, Structured learning paths, Track progress and earn certificates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mimo Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Mimo Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Learn with better tools | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Learn to Code on the Go | $12.49 | per month |
| Mimo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Mimo Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: Learn to Code Faster | $79.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: A Year of Coding | $79.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: A Better Way to Code | $89.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and interactive learning
- 👍 Comprehensive and well-structured content
- 🎮 Gamified approach makes learning fun
- 🧠 Effective for beginners and those with some experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Slow heart/life regeneration time limits learning
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to more advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and inaccurate feedback on answers
- 💰 Expensive subscription compared to other options

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not updating correctly
- Lessons not unlocking properly after completion
- Crashes and freezes when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add more programming languages like C#, Java, and Rust
- Improve community features and ability to connect with others
- Allow users to skip or test out of beginner lessons
- Integrate glossary/reference material directly into lessons


### Alison

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alison-online-education-app/id1558468968)

Access over 4,000 free, CPD-accredited courses to upskill or change careers. Earn diplomas and certificates from anywhere, anytime, with flexible, self-paced learning. Join a global community of millions and build job-ready skills.

**Highlights:** 4,000+ free CPD-accredited courses, Earn diplomas and certificates, Mobile-friendly course content, Personalized course recommendations, Flexible self-paced learning, Track progress and schedule reminders, Synced coursework across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alison offline learning monthly sub | $5.00 | per month |
| Alison offline learning yearly sub | $39.99 | per year |
| Alison offline learning lite | $3.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate NG | $11.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $17.99 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $22.99 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $26.99 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $28.99 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $29.49 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $31.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $31.49 | one-time |
| Alison digital certificate | $39.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital diploma US | $75.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital diploma | $75.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital diploma | $80.00 | one-time |
| Alison digital diploma | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💥 Excellent learning platform
- 🎓 Useful certifications and diplomas
- 🤓 Informative and educational content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌟 Great for personal and career growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid certificates after free courses
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited course selection in some areas
- ⏱️ Lack of progress saving and resume options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during assessments
- Inconsistent course progress tracking
- Login issues with Apple credentials

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for courses
- More language options
- Improved search and filtering
- Ability to favorite/save courses
- Downloadable course materials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mimo free?

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

### Is Alison free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mimo or Alison?

Mimo and Alison are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 110K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Mimo or Alison have ads?

Both Mimo and Alison show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mimo or Alison?

Mimo ships an update weekly, and Alison every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mimo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alison on September 24, 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.*