Comparison

GLICODE™ vs The New School App

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

Head to head
About

GLICODE™

Learn fundamental coding concepts through a fun, interactive game using Pocky snacks. Arrange them to guide a mascot through challenges, mastering sequences, loops, and if statements. It's a unique way to introduce programming to young learners.

Highlights
  • Learn coding fundamentals
  • Use Pocky snacks as input
  • Augmented reality interaction
  • Guide mascot through levels
  • Teaches sequences, loops, and if statements
  • Engaging and fun learning
Features
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GLICODE TM turns every packet of Pocky into a bite-sized coding lesson. By laying out Pocky in the right order, you can use Japan’s (and the world's) favourite snacks to learn algorithmic thinking in a fun and engaging way. Take control of Glico's mascot HUG HUG as he makes his way around an imaginary world, trying to spread happiness. You will need to learn different coding functions to help him navigate a range of levels so he can make his way to a child in need of a smile. [WHAT YOU CAN LEARN] By arranging Pocky in different sequences you can learn three basic coding fundamentals: ・SEQUENCES ・LOOPS ・'IF' STATEMENTS [EQUIPMENT REQUIRED] 1. "GLICODE" App Download the "GLICODE" app from App Store. 2. Snacks All you need to play "GLICODE" is a regular packet of Chocolate Pocky. As the levels progress they will become harder to test you on what you've learnt. Remember to save a few extra Pocky for the difficult levels - you'll need them! 3. Placemat For the best results make sure the snacks are placed on a plain white background. Use a white placemat, paper or plate to lay your snacks out on. [INSTRUCTIONS] 1. Line up your snacks. Remember not to place them too close together. 2. Capture. Use your phone’s camera to take a picture of your snack sequence from above. 3. Test your sequence. Hit the play button to see your code executed as HUG HUG moves through the course. 4. Eat your delicious code. If you pass the level you can eat your delicious code and get ready for the next challenge. *Be mindful of hygiene - we recommend you wash your hands before playing with your snacks. *Please make sure your white placemat is clean. [Adopted by school lesson program with MIC!] In Japan "GLICODE" was adopted by "Popularization of Programming education for young segment" program supported by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2016. Elementary school teachers are using this app as a tool in the classroom to teach the basics of programming to early elementary school kids. GLICODE TM is a free educational app that teaches children about the principles of coding - with Pocky! GLICODE TM is a trademark of the programming education app by Ezaki Glico.

About

The New School App

Access school news, blogs, and announcements in one place. View photos, videos, and documents, and stay updated with calendar events and athletic details. Connect with faculty, students, and parents through the constituent directory.

Highlights
  • News and announcements
  • Photos, videos, and documents
  • Calendar events
  • Constituent directory
  • Access to student, faculty, and parent portals
  • Athletic event details
Features
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The New School app provides parents, students and faculty members with the information they need in one convenient place. The app includes: • Blogs, news and announcements • Pictures, videos and documents • Calendar events • Constituent directory and more • Access to student, Faculty and Parent Portals Download the app today to ensure you are always aware of the most important news, announcements and calendar events, and you have access on-the-go to the most current community directory. Users are able to: • Browse the latest published photos and videos • Filter content and store those preferences for subsequent use • Catch up on current news • Review athletic event details, including opponents, game results, recap commentaries, and more • Browse calendars for information about upcoming events. Filter calendars to see the events most relevant to their interests. • Quickly find faculty, parent, student and alumni contact information • Call or email a constituent directly from your device The information presented in the The New School app is drawn from the same source as the The New School website. Privacy controls restrict sensitive information only to authorized users.

Screenshots

GLICODE™4 screens
The New School App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The New School App at 5.0 against GLICODE™'s 2.9. GLICODE™'s advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The New School App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GLICODE™ has 69 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLICODE™ ships an update every 4 months, The New School App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GLICODE™ versus The New School App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLICODE™The New School App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (69 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZAKI GLICO CO.,LTD.finalsite

Customer experience

GLICODE™

All ratings66 ratings
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative55.3%

The New School App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GLICODE™

No in-app purchases

None

The New School App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLICODE™ free?
GLICODE™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The New School App free?
The New School App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GLICODE™ or The New School App?
The New School App is rated higher. GLICODE™ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while The New School App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GLICODE™ or The New School App have ads?
Neither GLICODE™ nor The New School App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLICODE™ or The New School App?
GLICODE™ ships an update every 4 months, and The New School App every 3 months. Most recently, GLICODE™ was updated on November 2, 2026 and The New School App on November 3, 2026.

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