# Code Karts vs Coding Games for Kids

The clearest difference is rating: Coding Games for Kids at 4.3 against Code Karts's 3.8. Coding Games for Kids also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 147) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coding Games for Kids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coding Games for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coding Games for Kids has 5K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Code Karts's written reviews are positive against 67% of Coding Games for Kids's.

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, Coding Games for Kids every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Karts | Coding Games for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews) | **[4.3 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-games-for-kids-racing/id1461434864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) | [Yateland Kids Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835878267) |

## 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


### Coding Games for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-games-for-kids-racing/id1461434864)

Engaging coding games for toddlers aged 3-7. This app uses visual blocks to teach programming concepts through fun dinosaur-themed adventures and puzzles. It offers offline play and a free trial.

**Highlights:** 500+ coding and puzzle games, Visual block coding, no reading required, Offline play, no ads, Dino Space Adventure, Robo-Dino Eco Missions, Dino Robot Racing Challenge, Dino Rescue Engineering Squad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Dinosaur Coding games | $4.99 | per month |
| Coding game for kids age 3-6 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best app ever
- ⭐ Fun way to learn coding
- ⭐ Captivating for ASD kids
- ⭐ Good intro to coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment to play
- 🔍 Conflicting with iPhone swipe up logic
- 🔍 Difficult for kids to use

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't press play on a step
- App closes when trying to use it

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Add a debug option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Karts free?

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

### Is Coding Games for Kids free?

Coding Games for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Karts or Coding Games for Kids?

Coding Games for Kids is rated higher. Code Karts averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Coding Games for Kids averages 4.3 from 5K ratings.

### Do Code Karts or Coding Games for Kids have ads?

Neither Code Karts nor Coding Games for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Karts or Coding Games for Kids?

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, and Coding Games for Kids every 2 months. Most recently, Code Karts was updated on September 29, 2026 and Coding Games for Kids on October 3, 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.*