# Sololearn vs Learn to Code

The clearest difference is ads: Learn to Code at none against Sololearn's shown. Sololearn's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 601) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sololearn sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Learn to Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sololearn against 4.9 for Learn to Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sololearn has 82K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 71% positive.

Sololearn ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn to Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sololearn | Learn to Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sololearn-learn-to-code/id1210079064/reviews) | **[4.9 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-code-tinkerstellar/id1567374120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 601 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sololearn Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/933957049) | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) |

## What reviewers say

### Sololearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sololearn-learn-to-code/id1210079064)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sololearn PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SoloLearn PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Sololearn PRO Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SoloLearn PRO Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual (14 days trial) | $47.99 | per year |
| SoloLearn PRO Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Sololearn PRO Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| SoloLearn PRO Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Sololearn PRO Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Sololearn PRO Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Full access to AI courses | $97.99 | per year |
| Sololearn MAX | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps get an understanding of code
- 🚀 Easy to learn and use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Awesome learning app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated terms and lack of intelligence in verifying answers
- 🐛 Issues with the app crashing or not loading properly
- 💰 Expensive subscription, especially compared to other options
- 💰 Free version is very limited
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Learn to Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-code-tinkerstellar/id1567374120)

Learn to code with interactive, hands-on Python labs that run directly on your device. Practice with real code, data, and APIs without needing internet or setup. Progress from basics to advanced topics like data analysis and machine learning at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding labs, On-device Python IDE, Offline learning, Real-world projects, Step-by-step tutorials, Instant feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clustering with k-Means | $1.49 | one-time |
| Introduction to Data Analysis | $1.49 | one-time |
| Python Data Structures | $2.99 | one-time |
| Data Cleaning with Pandas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Machine Learning Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| HTTP Requests with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Machine Learning Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expressive Data with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Web Scraping with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coding Labs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📚 Clear, well-written lessons and explanations
- 💻 Ability to run code directly in the app
- 🌐 Works offline seamlessly
- 🎯 Bite-sized, digestible content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer devices (M4 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro, iPadOS 18)
- ❌ Limited interactivity and hands-on exercises
- 💳 Unclear pricing structure and hidden payment walls
- 🔥 Performance issues (app runs warm on M1 iPad)
- 📝 Lacks graded exercises and code validation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iPadOS 18
- Crashes on M4 iPad Pro
- Crashes on Apple Vision Pro when rerunning code
- Storage/internet error messages despite sufficient resources
- Some code examples fail to execute (e.g., iris data loading)

**Requested features**

- Graded exercises and code challenges
- Text highlighting capability (like iBooks)
- More hands-on, problem-solving activities
- Spanish language support
- Unified pricing menu showing all available courses


## Frequently asked 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?

Learn to Code is rated higher. Sololearn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Learn to Code averages 4.9 from 601 ratings.

### Do Sololearn or Learn to Code have ads?

Sololearn shows ads; Learn to Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sololearn or Learn to Code?

Sololearn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn to Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sololearn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn to Code on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*