Encode vs Code Land
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Encode
Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.
- Bite-sized interactive lessons
- Hands-on coding exercises
- Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
- Built-in code playground
- Daily motivation streaks and hearts
- Certificates of completion
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.
Code Land
This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.
- Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions)
- Develop logical thinking and problem-solving
- Hundreds of challenges across various worlds
- Offline play supported
- Child-friendly interface
- Content for ages 4+
- Supports multiple users
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Code Land is an educational app that teaches coding to children by playing games. With activities spanning skill and reading comprehension levels, children can learn basic skills such as science, programming, logic, problem solving, and more. Code Land is accessible to everyone! All of our games and activities are specially designed and adapted to fit the level and abilities of each child. From visual games where you don't even need to know how to read, to advanced programming multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone. All games are designed to be fun and educational. They are set in a variety of situations, such as setting up a factory or getting out of a maze, all designed to appeal to users. Play and learn freely without pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers with Code Land and the Learny Land suite of games. FEATURES: • Learn key coding concepts such as loops, sequences, actions, conditions, and events. • Develop logical thinking and problem solving skills • Hundreds of challenges spread across various worlds and themes. • No downloadable content means it’s easy to play offline. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with child-friendly interfaces. • Content for everyone with no limiting stereotypes. • Content for 4 years old and up. • Supports multiple users. • No ads, no data collection. • No written communication between players or with other people. • No commitments or inconveniences; cancel at any time. • New content added regularly. SUBSCRIPTION: • Download and try the app for free, without any commitment. • The full, unlimited version works through a subscription model. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused part of a free trial period, if offered, will be lost when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. ABOUT LEARNY LAND: At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy: We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us: We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Land at none against Encode's shown. Encode's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Encode's written reviews are positive against 65% of Code Land's.
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, Code Land every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Encode | Code Land |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews — better | 65.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 821 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Upskew Pty. Ltd. | Learny Land |
Customer experience
Encode
Code Land
User reviews
Encode
From 6.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to learn and understand
- 🚀 Bite-sized, digestible lessons
- 💡 Engaging and game-like approach
- 🆓 Mostly free with no ads
- 👌 Smooth and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Long wait times after mistakes
- 💰 Restricts content behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Lacks depth for more advanced learners
Code Land
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 💻 Helpful for learning coding
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
- 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Limited free trial period
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound issues
- 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency
Bugs and requests
Encode
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
- Inability to input answers in certain lessons
- Lesson content not always matching what's asked
Requested features
4 requests- Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
- Implement progress sync across devices
- Provide more interactive coding exercises
- Include audio/voice guidance for lessons
Code Land
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- In-app purchases not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to create own games
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More age-appropriate content for older kids
In-app purchases
Encode
- Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
Code Land
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Code Land + All Learny Land apps$8.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription to Code Land$9.991 Month
- Code Land premium. Annual7 Days trial$20.991 Year
- Annual Subscription Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Code Land + All Learny Land apps$49.991 Year
- Code Land + All Learny Land apps$59.991 Year
- Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year







