Comparison

CodeGamer vs Pictionary Air

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

Head to head
About

CodeGamer

This app, used with a special gamepad, unlocks 15 levels of Arduino programming challenges. Control sensor bots to overcome obstacles and learn coding through interactive gameplay. Create and share your own levels.

Highlights
  • 15 unlockable game levels
  • Learn Arduino programming language
  • Control four unique sensor bots
  • Interactive obstacle elimination
  • Level editor for custom levels
  • Share user-created levels
Features
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The CodeGamer app is part of the CodeGamer experimental kit. It is only in combination with the gamepad from the experimental kit that all app functions can be used. Once the connection has been established between the gamepad and the app, all levels will be unlocked automatically. Journey yourself through 15 exciting levels, and learn the Arduino programming language along the way. Transfer your reality to the digital world and discover the innovative controls included in CodeGamer! Transform your game character into one of the four sensor bots in order to eliminate obstacles. To do so, just plug a sensor bot into the gamepad and activate its special powers. “Kelvin“: melts ice cubes as soon as you warm the temperature sensor with your hand “Decibel“: clears the path each time you treat the audio sensor with sounds “Lumen“: shows you hidden things whenever you illuminate your light sensor “Newton“: boxes all obstacles out of the way as soons as you shake your motion sensor Level editor: create your own levels and share them with other players Learn the Arduino programming language level by level while playing the game! - Solve the Arduino puzzles – which will become more and more difficult – to get ahead in the game. - Find out which codes will make your audio module howl, or the LEDs on your gamepad flash. - Discover how your gamepad works and how you can program it by yourself. **** Questions, suggestions and feature requests? We look forward to your suggestions! Mail to: apps@kosmos.de ****

About

Pictionary Air

Draw in the air and watch your creations appear on screen in this interactive party game. Use the upgraded pen to erase, add points, and unlock digital clues. Save and share your hilarious gameplay videos for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Draw in the air
  • See drawings on screen
  • Digital clues
  • Erase and add points with pen
  • Save and share videos
  • Themed digital clue packs
  • TV mirroring
Features
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Draw in the air. See it on screen! Pictionary Air®: Takeover brings a competitive twist to the classic drawing and guessing game. Use the Air Pen (sold separately) to draw clues in the air and watch them appear on screen while players race to guess. Now both teams guess at the same time, turning every round into a fast-paced showdown. Guess correctly to steal the point and the pen! If you make a mistake, just press the erase button on the pen to clear the screen and keep drawing. Get on a roll and trigger Wild Streak Mode to earn bonus points for your team! Want bigger laughs? Cast the game to your TV* using Apple TV® or another compatible streaming device so everyone can see the action. Get ready to move, laugh, and draw in the air with Pictionary Air®: Takeover. Also available: Pictionary Air®: Harry Potter™ Pictionary Air®: Star Wars™ Pictionary Air® Pictionary Air® 2 Pictionary Air®: Kids Vs. Grown-Ups *Compatible smart device and streaming device required for casting.

Screenshots

CodeGamer4 screens
Pictionary Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pictionary Air at 4.6 against CodeGamer's 2.5. Pictionary Air also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 52) and review sentiment (46% vs 30%). CodeGamer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). 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. Pictionary Air sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. CodeGamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pictionary Air holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pictionary Air has 37K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CodeGamer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pictionary Air's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeGamer ships an update every 4 days, Pictionary Air every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CodeGamer versus Pictionary Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeGamerPictionary Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (52 ratings)4.6 (37K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews45.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5237K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size791 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KGMattel, Inc.

Customer experience

CodeGamer

All ratings52 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative59.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Pictionary Air

All ratings36,874 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative45.8%

Bugs and requests

CodeGamer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pictionary Air

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Drawing not registering properly
  • Camera issues and poor video quality
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cards/categories
  • Improve drawing experience
  • Implement Chromecast support
  • Provide a free draw mode

In-app purchases

None

CodeGamer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Pictionary Air

One-time11
  • Rainbow Unicorn Party$1.99
  • Baby Shower$1.99
  • Movies & TV$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Halloween$1.99
  • Winter Holidays$1.99
  • Thanksgiving$1.99
  • Easy Kid Clues 2$2.99
  • Harry Potter Clue Pack 1$4.99
  • Friends$4.99
  • Harry Potter Easy Kids Clues$4.99
  • Wizarding World 4-Pack Bundle$11.99

Questions

Is CodeGamer free?
CodeGamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pictionary Air free?
Pictionary Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeGamer or Pictionary Air?
Pictionary Air is rated higher. CodeGamer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Pictionary Air averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.
Do CodeGamer or Pictionary Air have ads?
Neither CodeGamer nor Pictionary Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeGamer or Pictionary Air?
CodeGamer ships an update every 4 days, and Pictionary Air every 3 months. Most recently, CodeGamer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pictionary Air on October 13, 2026.

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