# Coding For Kids vs TheBabySteps

The clearest difference is rating: TheBabySteps at 5.0 against Coding For Kids's 4.4. TheBabySteps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Coding For Kids's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coding For Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TheBabySteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

TheBabySteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coding For Kids has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Coding For Kids's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheBabySteps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coding For Kids | TheBabySteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-for-kids-learn-to-code/id1246265707/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebabysteps/id6790689863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 191 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/352738525) | [piyush kachariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118803065) |

## What reviewers say

### Coding For Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-for-kids-learn-to-code/id1246265707)

This app teaches children the fundamentals of coding through over 200 engaging games. It helps develop problem-solving, memory, and logical thinking skills, preparing them for future academic and technological challenges. The program covers essential coding concepts with numerous levels and interactive activities.

**Highlights:** 200+ fun coding games, Teaches sequences, loops, functions, debugging, arrays, Improves problem-solving skills, Boosts memory and logical thinking, 1000+ levels, Covers coordinate systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidlo Coding All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| All Coding Games Access | $4.99 | per month |
| KidloLand+ Apps | $8.99 | per month |
| KidloLand+ Access (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Coding Access Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock the World of Coding | $19.99 | per year |
| Coding Games All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Complete Coding Games Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Coding Games Access | $39.99 | per year |
| KidloLand+ Apps | $79.99 | per year |
| KidloLand+ Access (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Brushing Time - Coding Fun | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun and educational coding games
- 👍 Engaging and interactive for kids
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🤓 Helps kids learn coding concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some levels
- 🤯 Repetitive gameplay for older kids
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loop issue on certain levels
- Unresponsive controls on some devices
- Crashes and freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- More free content and levels
- Personalization options for each child
- Hints and guidance for difficult levels
- Separate difficulty modes for different ages


### TheBabySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebabysteps/id6790689863)

This app provides a weekly guide for parents to foster their child's growth from birth to age six. It offers offline activities, book and song suggestions, and developmental guidance tailored to each stage. The app aims to replace screen time with engaging, screen-free alternatives and track progress with badges.

**Highlights:** Weekly developmental guidance, Screen-free activity library, Book and song recommendations, Progress tracking and badges, Offline functionality, Parent-specific playbooks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coding For Kids free?

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

### Is TheBabySteps free?

TheBabySteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coding For Kids or TheBabySteps?

TheBabySteps is rated higher. Coding For Kids averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while TheBabySteps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coding For Kids or TheBabySteps have ads?

TheBabySteps shows ads; Coding For Kids does not.

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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.*