Encode vs Kenning
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.
Kenning
Acquire knowledge on diverse subjects through engaging, short lessons and quizzes. New content covering history, science, and general knowledge is introduced weekly to enhance daily learning.
- Bite-sized lessons
- Check-in questions
- Variety of topics
- New content weekly
- History content
- Science content
- General knowledge
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Learn about the world in a fun and engaging format using bite-sized lessons and check-in questions to make sure you remember what you learn. Kenning features content on a variety of topics including history, science, and general knowledge, with new topics added every week!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encode at 89% against Kenning's 0%. Encode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1). Kenning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kenning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Encode's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kenning's.
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, Kenning every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Encode | Kenning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Upskew Pty. Ltd. | Kenning, Inc. |
Customer experience
Encode
Kenning
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
Kenning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Encode
- Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
Kenning
No in-app purchases
