Comparison

StudyPug vs Codewise

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

Head to head
About

StudyPug

This app offers over 5,000 video lessons created by certified teachers to help K-12 and college students master math and English. It includes features like photo problem search, practice exercises with feedback, and progress tracking, along with test prep for various standardized exams.

Highlights
  • 5,000+ video lessons by certified teachers
  • Photo search for math problems
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Practice problems with instant feedback
  • Progress tracking and mastery scores
  • Test prep for SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT, ACCUPLACER
Features
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Math & English Help That Actually Works We teach four subjects: Math, English, Science and Social Studies. 5,000+ step-by-step video lessons run from Kindergarten through college, and test-prep courses for the SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT and ACCUPLACER are in the catalog. HOW A SESSION RUNS • Pick 7th Grade Math and the topics arrive in the order the course teaches them • Each lesson teaches the method, then works through an example • Practice adjusts to your child's level, with the full solution after every question • They can retake a quiz until the score says the topic is solid • Continue Learning opens the next topic, never one already finished • Study Points and a daily streak keep the habit going • When they are stuck mid-question, Photo Search finds the lesson that covers it WHAT YOU GET AS THE PARENT • Each child gets their own profile and their own progress • A study plan on each course they open, in the order your state's standards set out • Topic scores that are current the moment you open the app • Homeschool families set the pace; nothing is marked late WHAT IS COVERED On video: Math from Kindergarten to college. English and Social Studies to Grade 7. Science to Grade 7, plus senior Physics and Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry). Questions and quizzes: all four subjects, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Test prep in the catalog: SAT Math, GED Mathematics, ASVAB Math Knowledge, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, ACT Math, ACCUPLACER 2.1+ MILLION U.S. STUDENTS USE STUDYPUG • 50,000+ practice problems with worked solutions • Courses aligned to your state standards, so the next topic follows the one their class just finished WHAT IT COSTS Plans start at $14.99 a month. Cancel any time. StudyPug is a subscription service. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.studypug.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.studypug.com/terms

About

Codewise

Learn to code through interactive challenges and a built-in editor. Progress through structured paths in popular languages like Swift, Python, and JavaScript. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

Highlights
  • Hands-on coding challenges
  • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Real-time code execution and results
  • Structured learning paths
  • Progress tracking
  • Supports Swift, Python, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, C#
Features
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Codewise is the fastest way to go from zero to coding confidence — right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Pick a language and start writing real code immediately. No fluff, no lengthy video lectures, no subscription. Just hands-on challenges that teach you the fundamentals through practice. LANGUAGES • Python • Swift • JavaScript • Java • Kotlin • C# • SQL (PostgreSQL) FEATURES • 280+ bite-sized challenges with instant feedback — write code, run it, see the result • Structured learning paths — Intro to Programming, Language Basics, Object-Oriented Programming, and Functional Programming • Functional programming in C# — lambdas, Func and Action delegates, closures, and LINQ pipelines with Where, Select, OrderBy, and Aggregate (new in 1.3) • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting and live error hints for every language • Code runs on your device, fully offline — no account, no ads, no data collection • SQL challenges show results exactly like the psql tool, so what you learn transfers to real databases • Progress syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud ONE PURCHASE, EVERY DEVICE Codewise is a one-time purchase. Buy it once and use it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no recurring fees, ever. Whether you're brand new to programming, preparing for an interview, or brushing up on a new language, Codewise meets you where you are and helps you level up one challenge at a time.

Screenshots

StudyPug4 screens
Codewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StudyPug at Free against Codewise's $7.99. StudyPug also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Codewise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

StudyPug is free to download; Codewise costs $7.99 up front. StudyPug sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Codewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codewise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyPug has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyPug ships an update every 8 days, Codewise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StudyPug versus Codewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyPugCodewise
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPug Inc.Eric Schlichting

Customer experience

StudyPug

All ratings2,083 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.8%

Codewise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

StudyPug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free content and lessons
  • Interactive exercises and games
  • Expanded course coverage
  • Improved user interface
  • Ability to download videos for offline use

Codewise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

StudyPug

Subscriptions11
  • StudyPug (1-week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-week)7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-month)3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • StudyPug (1-month)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (1-month)2 variants$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)3 Days trial$58.991 Year
  • StudyPug (6-months)$58.996 Months
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$79.006 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)$88.991 Year
  • StudyPug (1-year)$119.001 Year
None

Codewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyPug free?
StudyPug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codewise free?
Codewise costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StudyPug or Codewise?
Codewise is rated higher. StudyPug averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Codewise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StudyPug or Codewise have ads?
StudyPug shows ads; Codewise does not.
Which is updated more often, StudyPug or Codewise?
StudyPug ships an update every 8 days, and Codewise fortnightly. Most recently, StudyPug was updated on October 19, 2026 and Codewise on October 15, 2026.

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