# Code Karts vs Code Land

The clearest difference is rating: Code Land at 4.5 against Code Karts's 3.8. Code Land also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 147). Code Karts's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Land holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Land has 1.6K 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 65% of Code Land's.

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, Code Land every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Karts | Code Land |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 260 MB | 821 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| 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


### Code Land

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692)

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

**Highlights:** Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions), Develop logical thinking and problem-solving, Hundreds of challenges across various worlds, Offline play supported, Child-friendly interface, Content for ages 4+, Supports multiple users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription to Code Land | $9.99 | per month |
| Code Land premium. Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $59.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 💻 Helpful for learning coding
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
- 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Limited free trial period
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound issues
- 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- In-app purchases not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to create own games
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More age-appropriate content for older kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Karts free?

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

### Is Code Land free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code Karts or Code Land?

Code Land is rated higher. Code Karts averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Code Land averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Code Karts or Code Land have ads?

Neither Code Karts nor Code Land shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Karts or Code Land?

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, and Code Land every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Karts was updated on September 3, 2026 and Code Land on September 23, 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.*