# SpriteBox vs Code Karts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpriteBox at none against Code Karts's 1. SpriteBox also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpriteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for SpriteBox against 3.8 for Code Karts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 147 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of SpriteBox's written reviews are positive against 61% of Code Karts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpriteBox | Code Karts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritebox-code-hour/id1161515477/reviews) | **[3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpriteBox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/517384301) | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) |

## What reviewers say

### SpriteBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritebox-code-hour/id1161515477)

This app combines puzzle-platformer gameplay with coding education. Players guide a character through worlds by programming instructions, learning concepts like sequencing, debugging, and loops. It offers both icon-based and real Swift syntax modes.

**Highlights:** Puzzle-platformer gameplay, Icon-based coding, Real Swift syntax mode, Sequencing commands, Debugging logic, Looping constructs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Karts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761)

This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.

**Highlights:** Pre-coding logic puzzles, Learn to count in binary, Develop sequencing and problem-solving, Over 70 levels, Two game modes, Intuitive UI for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great introduction to coding
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Good for logic and sequencing
- 👍 Quick customer support
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase to continue
- 👎 Purchase not restoring
- 👎 Issues with family sharing
- 👎 Tedious arrow interaction
- 👎 Broken bonus level

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchases
- Purchased content not unlocking on new devices
- Family sharing not working for purchases
- Bonus level is unplayable/unexitable
- Back button not working in bonus level

**Requested features**

- Extend free trial
- Improve arrow interaction
- Add more levels
- Add option to reset progress
- Improve Turkish dubbing accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpriteBox free?

SpriteBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Karts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpriteBox or Code Karts?

Code Karts is rated higher. SpriteBox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Code Karts averages 3.8 from 147 ratings.

### Do SpriteBox or Code Karts have ads?

Neither SpriteBox nor Code Karts shows ads.

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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.*