# CodeGamer vs Pictionary Air

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.

Both are free to download. Pictionary Air sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. CodeGamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeGamer | Pictionary Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codegamer/id1149340683/reviews) | **[4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictionary-air/id1447298940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 791 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682) | [Mattel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365039495) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeGamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codegamer/id1149340683)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pictionary Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictionary-air/id1447298940)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rainbow Unicorn Party | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baby Shower | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movies & TV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Holidays | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Kid Clues 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harry Potter Clue Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Friends | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harry Potter Easy Kids Clues | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wizarding World 4-Pack Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Amazing
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Great for families and friends
- 😊 Awesome and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/loading issues
- 🤔 Drawing issues and glitches
- 😕 Compatibility problems with devices
- 😒 Requires additional hardware

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*