# Code Karts vs How It Works?

Code Karts and How It Works? both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Code Karts's written reviews are positive against 37% of How It Works?'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and How It Works? sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Code Karts against 3.9 for How It Works?. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Code Karts's written reviews are positive against 37% of How It Works?'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Karts | How It Works? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews) | **[3.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works/id1233674557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Karts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761)

This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.

**Highlights:** Pre-coding logic puzzles, Learn to count in binary, Develop sequencing and problem-solving, Over 70 levels, Two game modes, Intuitive UI for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great introduction to coding
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Good for logic and sequencing
- 👍 Quick customer support
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase to continue
- 👎 Purchase not restoring
- 👎 Issues with family sharing
- 👎 Tedious arrow interaction
- 👎 Broken bonus level

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchases
- Purchased content not unlocking on new devices
- Family sharing not working for purchases
- Bonus level is unplayable/unexitable
- Back button not working in bonus level

**Requested features**

- Extend free trial
- Improve arrow interaction
- Add more levels
- Add option to reset progress
- Improve Turkish dubbing accuracy


### How It Works?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works/id1233674557)

Explore the wonders of our world through interactive games, animations, and explanations. This app makes learning about natural phenomena engaging and fun for children, fostering curiosity and understanding of the planet.

**Highlights:** Interactive games, Animations, Clear explanations, Big images, Experiments, Locutions for non-readers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Karts free?

Code Karts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is How It Works? free?

How It Works? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Karts or How It Works??

How It Works? is rated higher. Code Karts averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while How It Works? averages 3.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Code Karts or How It Works? have ads?

Neither Code Karts nor How It Works? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Karts or How It Works??

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, and How It Works? every 4 months. Most recently, Code Karts was updated on September 29, 2026 and How It Works? on October 1, 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.*