# Osmo Coding Jam vs Tapping Music

The clearest difference is rating: Tapping Music at 5.0 against Osmo Coding Jam's 4.2. Tapping Music also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Osmo Coding Jam's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tapping Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Coding Jam has 272 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmo Coding Jam | Tapping Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-coding-jam/id1188022582/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-music/id6476163815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 395 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) | [Nick HWANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382454866) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmo Coding Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-coding-jam/id1188022582)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎶 Great for learning coding and music
- 🤩 Inspiring and creative tool
- ✨ Amazing app experience
- 👍 Works well on older iPads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incompatible with current iPads
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 🐛 Does not recognize tiles

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more characters
- Add a trade character feature
- Add more updates
- Add a feature to create own musical characters
- Add engineer feature


### Tapping Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-music/id6476163815)

A rhythm game where you repeat and shift basic patterns to achieve high scores. Customize tempo, tap sounds, and repetitions to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game mechanics, Pattern shifting gameplay, High score challenges, Customizable tempo, Adjustable tap sounds, Adjustable repetitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmo Coding Jam free?

Osmo Coding Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tapping Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Osmo Coding Jam or Tapping Music?

Tapping Music is rated higher. Osmo Coding Jam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Tapping Music averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Osmo Coding Jam or Tapping Music have ads?

Neither Osmo Coding Jam nor Tapping Music 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.*