SpriteBox vs Fibu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpriteBox
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.
- Puzzle-platformer gameplay
- Icon-based coding
- Real Swift syntax mode
- Sequencing commands
- Debugging logic
- Looping constructs
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Run and jump into coding! SpriteBox is a unique puzzle-platformer; a mix of exploration and learning to code. By giving Sprite programs of instructions to follow, you can advance through unique worlds and help free Sprite's bottled-up friends. During your adventure, you'll learn to sequence commands, change parameters, debug faulty logic, and use simple to complex loops to solve problems. Once comfortable with Icon-based coding, you can choose to play SpriteBox using real Swift syntax. A completely new take based on Blockly's design, Swift mode look like real code... because it is real code! Using a preset list of commands created specifically to be interacted with on mobile, you can explore how Swift code both looks and acts in the real world. SpriteBox comes with 20 puzzles to solve, and 150 stars to collect. Are you up for the challenge?
Fibu
Learn programming by building fun games and solving challenges. This app makes coding accessible and engaging for beginners and teens, offering interactive lessons and real-world projects. Master essential programming concepts and gain valuable skills through a game-like learning experience.
- Build games while learning to code
- Interactive coding challenges
- Practice Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Learn Data Structures and Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming concepts
- Game-like coding challenges
- Video courses for web development
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Stop watching coding tutorials. Start building real things. Fibu turns programming into a game — so you learn faster, stay motivated, and actually finish what you start. Trusted by thousands of learners worldwide. Selected by Code.org for Hour of Code. Winner of Best Tech Startup in Silicon Valley. BUILD REAL PROJECTS FROM DAY ONE Learn Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap by building actual projects — not just reading about them. - Code directly inside the app — no laptop needed - Instant feedback so you always know where you stand - Video courses guide you step-by-step through real builds - Build your own game using Python MASTER SKILLS DEVELOPERS ACTUALLY USE Fibu covers the full curriculum — from beginner to interview-ready. - 100+ coding problems with explanations and solutions - Data Structures: Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graph - Algorithms: Binary Search, Sorting, Time Complexity - OOP: Classes, Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism - Databases: SQL, SQLite, Relational Databases - Web Dev: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, GitHub GAMIFIED LEARNING THAT ACTUALLY STICKS - Surprise reward points after milestones - Superpower badges for mastering concepts - Daily streak rewards to keep momentum - Coding achievements to track your growth ADDICTIVE CODING QUIZZES Practice coding in seconds with our lightning-fast quiz games: - 3 Second Burger Game - 45 Second Ice-Cream Game - 5 Second Pizza Challenge LEARN THE WAY YOU THINK - Visual explanations that make concepts click - Fun storytelling that keeps lessons engaging - A smart learning path from basics to advanced topics - A community of thousands of learners to ask questions WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Languages: Python 3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap Coming soon: Java, Kotlin Topics: Variables, loops, functions, OOP, data structures, algorithms, web development, game development, databases, GitHub, portfolio building FIBU PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: - All advanced lessons, hands-on projects, deeper explanations - Access to every future premium course - Monthly: $9.99/month | Yearly: $39.99/year (save 67%) - Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation - Subscription renews automatically — cancel anytime in Settings Privacy Policy: https://fibu.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fibu at 4.8 against SpriteBox's 3.7. Fibu also leads on ratings volume (702 vs 63) and review sentiment (83% vs 71%). SpriteBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Fibu sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. SpriteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fibu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fibu has 702 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SpriteBox's written reviews are positive against 83% of Fibu's.
| Parameter | SpriteBox | Fibu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (63 ratings) | 4.8 (702 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 | 702 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpriteBox LLC | Codinism Inc |
Customer experience
SpriteBox
Fibu
Bugs and requests
SpriteBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Fibu
Reported bugs
4 issues- Burger game button not working
- Spinning rocket animation instead of code execution
- Inability to type quotes in code
- Incorrect answers marked as wrong
Requested features
4 requests- More course topics and languages
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Ability to share certificates
- Support for iPad and other devices
In-app purchases
SpriteBox
No in-app purchases
Fibu
- Programming Hero Yearly$7.991 Year
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Programming Hero Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Programming Hero Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Yearly subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
