Comparison

Sololearn vs Learn to Code

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

Head to head
About

Sololearn

Learn programming languages like Python, Java, and C# through interactive lessons and hands-on practice. This app offers bite-sized courses, coding challenges, and AI-powered support to help you build practical coding skills on the go. Join millions of learners worldwide advancing their careers and creating real-world solutions.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding lessons
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • AI-powered coding support
  • Mobile code editor
  • Community support
  • Personalized learning paths
Features
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Start learning to code with Sololearn, the #1 app for learning programming on the go! Created by top educators and tech experts, Sololearn offers interactive lessons and hands-on practice in over 20 programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, SQL, Java, C#, and more. Join over 35 million learners worldwide building skills, advancing careers, and turning ideas into real-world solutions with Sololearn's community-driven, beginner-friendly courses. Ready to start your coding journey? What You Get with Sololearn • 4 Career Tracks & 20+ Full Courses – Dive into thousands of coding lessons and hands-on coding exercises, crafted in a bite-sized, engaging format. Ideal for future developers and coding enthusiasts alike! • Practice from Lesson One – Start coding right away with real-world projects, interactive coding games, and challenges that make learning fun. With engaging content in Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and more, Sololearn helps you build practical skills from day one. • Code with AI from Lesson One – Begin your coding journey with AI-powered support. As AI becomes integral to development, Sololearn ensures you’re ready with skills all modern developers need. • Real-Time Support When You Need It – Stuck? Get help within minutes! Tap into our supportive community or ask Kodie, our in-app teacher, for instant, AI-powered guidance on any coding challenge. • Personalized Learning Just for You – Sololearn adapts to your pace, preferences, and skill level, tailoring a learning plan that fits you. Progress through coding lessons at your own speed with content customized to match your goals and learning style. • Code Anytime, Anywhere – Practice coding anytime with Sololearn’s mobile code editor. From Python to JavaScript and more, keep learning and coding wherever you are. • Powered by Learning Science – Sololearn strikes the perfect balance of theory and practice with spaced repetition, real-world challenges, and the right level of difficulty, all designed to maximize retention and make coding stick What 35M+ users love about Sololearn • Engaging, hands-on lessons for real-world coding • Learning made super easy • Wide variety of coding courses • Perfect for beginners & pros alike • Learn anywhere with mobile coding What the Media Says About Us - "A profound impact on millions of people's financial futures." – TechCrunch - "Hundreds of different quizzes and activities." – Forbes - "An enjoyable environment for infinite professional growth." – TechCrunch HOW DOES IT WORK? With Sololearn, you can start learning to code for free. However, to unlock access to all features, you’ll need to enable a free Pro trial. If you choose not to cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial, you will automatically be charged the price shown on the payment screen for your selected subscription period. Don’t worry—the App Store will remind you when your free trial is nearing its end. The Sololearn Pro subscription renews automatically at the end of each period (weekly, monthly, or yearly, depending on your choice) until you cancel. Canceling your subscription will disable automatic renewal, but you’ll still have access to all your Pro features until the end of the current subscription period. Looking for even more? Our Max subscription includes exclusive Learn AI content with 15 courses designed to boost your AI-driven skills. Master data analytics, data visualization, writing and brainstorming with AI, SEO optimization, and much more with cutting-edge tools to accelerate your growth. Please note: Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.sololearn.com/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.sololearn.com/en/privacy-policy/ Contact Us For any questions or suggestions on how to make your experience better, reach out to us at info@sololearn.com

About

Learn to Code

Learn programming with interactive lessons and diverse exercises. Master languages like Python, Swift, and JavaScript at your own pace. Offers a premium subscription for unlimited access to courses and challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive programming lessons
  • Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank exercises
  • Code execution exercises
  • Support for Python, Swift, and JavaScript
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Premium subscription for unlimited access
Features
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Your new ally to become a real programming expert has arrived! Codigo is an amazing application to quickly learn where and when you want to. I have never programmed, can I use Codigo? Of course you can! Whether you want to learn the basics or become an expert programmer, Codigo is the right choice! Select within the application the level at which you prefer to solve the exercise: - Easy - Medium - Hard How can I improve my skills in a short time? With quick and fun lessons, each exercise is designed to be simple and intuitive. What kind of exercises can I find in Codigo? - Single answer - Multiple answers - Sort elements - Fill in the blanks - Run the code What languages can I learn right now with Codigo? - Python - Swift - JavaScript - C - New languages coming soon! What do I get extra with Codigo Premium? - Unlimited access to courses - Unlimited access to challenges Feel free to send us your feedback at support@mariuti.com We take feedback from our users very seriously and make every effort to carefully consider each email. If you liked any of Codigo's features, please feel free to rate us on the Apple Store and share it with other friends. We will be very grateful! Premium Features Codigo Premium is a paid subscription that gives you access to all premium features of the app. We currently offer the following subscriptions that will give you full access to the app: - 1 month - 3 months - 12 months Trial period Your trial subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your account will be charged for the cost of the subscription. From that time and beyond, your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancelling a subscription You can turn off auto-renewal of your subscription whenever you want through iTunes. Check http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 when your current trial/subscription period expires, your subscription will be deleted. The current active subscription period cannot be cancelled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be entitled to premium features. Important information If you live in the European Union and wish to cancel your order, you may do so within 14 days. You can do so by following the procedure described in the App Store. Please note and note that you cannot cancel your order or get a refund if you have downloaded the app and started using it (for example, by opening and using the app). Privacy Policy: https://codigo.mariuti.com/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://codigo.mariuti.com/terms

Screenshots

Sololearn4 screens
Learn to Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sololearn at 82K against Learn to Code's 8. Sololearn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, 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. Sololearn sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Learn to Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sololearn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sololearn has 82K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Sololearn's written reviews are positive against 67% of Learn to Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sololearn ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn to Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sololearn versus Learn to Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSololearnLearn to Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (82K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSololearn IncAlexandru Florian Mariuti

Customer experience

Sololearn

All ratings81,710 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews2,123 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative20.5%

Learn to Code

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sololearn

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect test answers even when the code is correct
  • Inability to enter certain characters or syntax correctly
  • Lessons not saving progress properly
  • Landscape mode not supported on tablets
  • Frequent crashes or freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more advanced courses and content
  • Improve code editor and IDE functionality
  • Implement better explanations and feedback for incorrect answers
  • Add more programming languages like Lua
  • Improve search and navigation within the app
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  • Provide offline mode for learning

Learn to Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Sololearn

Subscriptions12
  • Sololearn PRO Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • SoloLearn PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Sololearn PRO Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • SoloLearn PRO Annual3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • PRO Annual (14 days trial)14 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • SoloLearn PRO Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sololearn PRO Annual14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SoloLearn PRO Annual$69.991 Year
  • Sololearn PRO Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Sololearn PRO Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Full access to AI courses7 Days trial$97.991 Year
  • Sololearn MAX14 Days trial$119.991 Year
3 purchases

Learn to Code

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$18.993 Months
  • 1 Year14 Days trial$45.991 Year

Questions

Is Sololearn free?
Sololearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn to Code free?
Learn to Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sololearn or Learn to Code?
Sololearn is rated higher. Sololearn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Learn to Code averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Sololearn or Learn to Code have ads?
Both Sololearn and Learn to Code show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sololearn or Learn to Code?
Sololearn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn to Code every 2 months. Most recently, Sololearn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn to Code on September 23, 2026.

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