Comparison

SAS CodeSnaps vs Instrumental Language

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

Head to head
About

SAS CodeSnaps

This app allows students to create and execute code using tangible, printable blocks. Programs are scanned and run on compatible robots, offering a collaborative coding experience for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Printable, tangible coding blocks with QR codes
  • Digital coding space for program manipulation
  • Support for advanced coding concepts like loops
  • Compatibility with multiple Sphero robot models
  • Cloud storage for program access
  • Teacher resources and lesson guides
Features
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CodeSnaps is a collaborative coding environment requiring only one robot and one iPad. CodeSnaps takes advantage of tangible, printed coding blocks allowing students to prepare programs together on a work surface without a device. When blocks are scanned with the CodeSnaps app, the program is then executed on the connected robot. Features include: • Printable, tangible blocks equipped with QR codes allowing programs to be scanned with the CodeSnaps app • A digital coding space for further manipulating programs after scanning or starting a program from scratch • A variety of coding blocks including advanced concepts such as loops. • Support for Sphero robots including BOLT, SPRK+, Sphero, Ollie, and Sphero Mini • Cloud storage so students can access their programs anytime, anywhere • Teacher resources and lesson guides. Feedback Your feedback will help shape the next release of CodeSnaps. Please send questions or comments to socialinnovation@sas.com. Follow us twitter.com/saseducator License Agreement Your use of this Application indicates your acceptance of the terms of the SAS Institute Inc. License Agreement for SAS® CodeSnaps, linked above. If you do not agree with these terms, you are not authorized to use the Application.

About

Instrumental Language

Features
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Instrumental Language is a fun game to build on your language skills in either German, Italian, French or Spanish. You'll play three different style of games, focusing on either words or phrases. For each game you play the number of correct answers and time taken is saved, allowing you to easily track your progress. You can play all the words or phrases in the database, or focus on one area (such as Travel or Shopping) in each individual game you play!

Screenshots

Instrumental Language4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Instrumental Language at 3 against SAS CodeSnaps's 1. SAS CodeSnaps's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAS CodeSnaps ships an update every 3 months, Instrumental Language every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SAS CodeSnaps versus Instrumental Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAS CodeSnapsInstrumental Language
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAS Institute Inc.Lightning Programming LLC

In-app purchases

None

SAS CodeSnaps

No in-app purchases

None

Instrumental Language

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAS CodeSnaps free?
SAS CodeSnaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instrumental Language free?
Instrumental Language is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAS CodeSnaps or Instrumental Language have ads?
Neither SAS CodeSnaps nor Instrumental Language shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAS CodeSnaps or Instrumental Language?
SAS CodeSnaps ships an update every 3 months, and Instrumental Language every 6 months. Most recently, SAS CodeSnaps was updated on October 8, 2026 and Instrumental Language on September 26, 2026.

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