Comparison

Osmo Coding Jam vs My Molecularium

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Coding Jam

This app allows children to create original music by arranging physical coding blocks into patterns and sequences. It offers over 300 musical sounds and enables kids to record and share their compositions with others. It's a STEAM-based experience that teaches coding fundamentals through music.

Highlights
  • Create music with physical coding blocks
  • Compose original tunes
  • Over 300 musical sounds
  • Record and share music
  • Learn coding fundamentals
  • Develop rhythm and melody skills
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Explore the creative side of coding with hands-on music-making! In Osmo’s Coding Jam, kids arrange physical coding blocks into patterns and sequences to compose original tunes. The game comes with over 300 musical sounds to produce the perfect song. Kids can safely record and share their music with friends, family and the Jam community. “a STEAM-based experience that promotes creative problem-solving.” - VentureBeat “Osmo Coding Jam teaches children coding with music” - Forbes About Osmo Coding Jam: 1. CREATE: Kids 5-12 use coding blocks to create explosive beats. 2. LEARN: Kids get to know coding’s creative side while developing an ear for rhythm, melody, and harmony. 3. SHARE: Once they’ve composed a jam, kids can safely share it with friends, family and the jam community. Learn with our hands-on coding language: Research shows that tangible blocks are a game changer when it comes to helping kids learn. Each of our blocks is a programming command kids can use to create unique jams. As they explore playing with coding blocks, the volume of fun — and learning — gets turned up! * Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle. * Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

About

My Molecularium

Build complex molecules by launching atoms at target sites. Utilize gyroscopic aiming and learn chemical formulas through engaging gameplay. Discover over 30 accurate 3D molecular models.

Highlights
  • Gyroscopic aiming
  • Build over 30 molecules
  • Learn chemical formulas
  • Accurate 3D molecular models
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • In-app purchase for Rapid Fire Power Shot
Features
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My Molecularium is a fun and challenging molecule building game. Launch atoms at target bond sites to assemble essential molecules of increasing complexity and difficulty. Move your device to direct your shots using the laser-guided gyroscopic aim. Use and learn chemical and structural formulas to help you build a wide range of fascinating molecules, from water and vitamin C to caffeine and adrenaline. Featuring Oxy, Carbón and the crew of atom characters and MEL, the computer of the Molecularium, from the Giant Screen adventure Molecules to the MAX ! My Molecularium features hours of mind-expanding gameplay. Encountering new challenges on every level while building and learning over 30 accurate 3D molecular models has excellent and rewarding replay value. Excellent educational value! Learn essential concepts of chemistry easily through play and effortlessly understand molecular structures of our Universe. Fun yet rewarding, not a waste of time. Your parents will encourage to play. Features: • Laser-guided Gyroscopic Aiming • Move your device to aim • Variable speed launch control • Accurate 3D Molecular Models • Learn chemical and structural formulas • Learn fun facts about molecules and their properties • Rapid Fire Power Shot (in app purchase) • Build over 30 different molecules • 3 levels with new challenges each level • Time, accuracy and completion bonuses • Leaderboard and lots of achievements • Challenge your friends with your high score • Phenomenally fun physic-based motions • Trajectory bending atomic attraction • Innovative and inspiring gameplay • Unlimited fulfilling fun Use the unique fun-based constructive powers of My Molecularium to change the way you look at everything forever. Download it for FREE NOW! Help make the world a smarter and more fun place by sharing My Molecularium with your family, friends and teachers. And share it with the world on you social media today!

Screenshots

Osmo Coding Jam4 screens
My Molecularium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osmo Coding Jam at none against My Molecularium's 1. Osmo Coding Jam also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (272 vs 26). My Molecularium's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. My Molecularium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Osmo Coding Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Osmo Coding Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Coding Jam has 272 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Osmo Coding Jam's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Molecularium's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Osmo Coding Jam versus My Molecularium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Coding JamMy Molecularium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (272 ratings) — better4.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings272 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Customer experience

Osmo Coding Jam

All ratings272 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative21.7%

My Molecularium

All ratings25 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Osmo Coding Jam

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Not compatible with current generation of iPads
  • App does not work after returning from a trip
  • App crashes on opening
  • Cannot play on iPad 10
  • Glitches when coding a song
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  • App no longer opens after last update
  • App keeps crashing
  • Pieces don't work and cameras glitchy
  • Camera sensors different combos
  • Loading stops halfway
  • Does not recognize tiles
  • Sound doesn't work on 2018 iPad
  • Horrible detection of grey piece
  • 4th level practice keeps crashing
  • Blue coding blocks not recognized
  • Songs not appearing in categories

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more characters
  • Add a trade character feature
  • Add more updates
  • Add a feature to create own musical characters
  • Add engineer feature

My Molecularium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Jam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My Molecularium

One-time1
  • Rapid Fire Power Shot$0.99

Questions

Is Osmo Coding Jam free?
Osmo Coding Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Molecularium free?
My Molecularium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Coding Jam or My Molecularium?
Osmo Coding Jam is rated higher. Osmo Coding Jam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while My Molecularium averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Osmo Coding Jam or My Molecularium have ads?
Neither Osmo Coding Jam nor My Molecularium shows ads.

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