Comparison

Osmo Coding Jam vs Planet History

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

Planet History

This educational game makes history practice engaging and fun for kids and students. Master essential history skills through exciting challenges, various game modes, and competitive online play. Designed by teachers to build confidence and make learning memorable.

Highlights
  • Teacher-approved educational design
  • Multiple game modes (Adventurer, Superhero, Brainiac, Mastermind)
  • Over 700 unique history problems
  • Online multiplayer battles and private rooms
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Hand-drawn visuals and energetic soundtrack
Features
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Planet History - Teacher-approved History game where kids master skills through fun History Has Never Been This Fun Planet History is a teacher-approved History learning game that transforms History practice into exciting, fast-paced challenges. Designed for kids and students of all skill levels, Planet History helps players build confidence and master essential History skills through fun gameplay. From basic arithmetic to advanced History concepts, Planet History makes learning engaging, rewarding, and memorable. Game Modes and Features Story Mode - Choose Your Journey Adventurer - Learn core History fundamentals Superhero - Improve speed and accuracy Brainiac - Solve advanced problems and strategies Mastermind - The ultimate History challenge Learn and Improve Over 700+ unique History problem Compete and Play Online Battle AI or players worldwide Private rooms for classrooms, friends, or practice Global leaderboards, achievements, and badges Immersive Gameplay Hand-drawn visuals Energetic techno and EDM soundtrack by DJ & Producer David Techno BlaDe Fast, responsive, and engaging play Why Parents and Teachers Love Planet History Teacher-approved educational design Encourages focus, problem-solving, and confidence Turns History practice into a game kids actually enjoy Become a History Champion Whether you are practicing for school, sharpening your skills, or just having fun, Planet History is an effective and enjoyable way to learn History through play. Download Planet History today and start your History adventure.

Screenshots

Osmo Coding Jam4 screens
Planet History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planet History at 5.0 against Osmo Coding Jam's 4.2. Osmo Coding Jam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (272 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Planet History sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Osmo Coding Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet History 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Osmo Coding Jam versus Planet History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Coding JamPlanet History
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (272 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings272 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB586 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayFezba Interactive Inc

Customer experience

Osmo Coding Jam

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

Planet History

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

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

Planet History

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Jam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Planet History

One-time3
  • Silver Support$2.00
  • Gold Support$5.00
  • Platinum Support$15.00

Questions

Is Osmo Coding Jam free?
Osmo Coding Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet History free?
Planet History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Coding Jam or Planet History?
Planet History is rated higher. Osmo Coding Jam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Planet History averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Osmo Coding Jam or Planet History have ads?
Neither Osmo Coding Jam nor Planet History shows ads.

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