Comparison

PROGRAMMING ZEMI vs Tynker Junior

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

This educational app teaches programming fundamentals to young elementary schoolers through interactive play and visual block-based coding. It allows children to animate doodles, create original programs, and share their work with friends, fostering computational thinking skills.

Highlights
  • Visual block-based coding
  • Animate doodles and photos
  • Learn programming basics via video
  • Share creations with friends
  • Puzzle-based learning
  • Collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog
Features
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Ultimate edition of a programming educational app for young elementary schoolers ‐ Educational materials developed from programming classes for 1st through 3rd graders ‐ Feedback from children and teachers at the class has been reflected in the app ‐ Children can learn to think like a programmer just by playing with the app ● Collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog from May 2023! - For a limited time only (from May 2023 to March 31, 2027), 54 characters, 16 backdrops, and 5 background music selections will be available from the globally popular "Sonic the Hedgehog" video game from SEGA - Sonic the Hedgehog was born in 1991, and since then he has features in many games in the series for gaming consoles. - Let's try choosing your favorite character and making them move around through your own original programming work! ● Target age - 1st grade and up ● Advantages of the PROGRAMMING ZEMI 【Create programs simply and easily just by connecting blocks】 - Our visual programming system enables children to code easily, simply by connecting blocks. 【Self-learning by video from basics to advanced programming】 - Videos shows tips for self-learners to learn skills. 【Animate doodles using programming】 - Children can animate their own doodles in their program by using the camera to take a photo of their drawing. 【Share work with others】 - Children can interact with their friends by showing each other their work and adding to their friends' programs. ● Functions 【New Work】 - Animate doodles and photos and create original programs! 【My Works】 - Gallery of your works. These can also be shared with friends. 【Rewards】 - Learn programming basics by video. Complete to get rewards and earn more blocks. 【Put together】 - Imagine how blocks will work when they are put together, and figure out how to create more complicated functions by rearranging them. 【Puzzle】 - Put some blocks together to animate characters and solve puzzles. Learn about the process for arranging blocks. 【Shared works】 - Gallery of works shared by others. Children can look at the examples of others when creating their own programs. ● Why should you choose this app? - Child-friendly interface that allows even young elementary schoolers to easily learn programming skills - Incorporates feedback from children and teachers at elementary schools - Together, the functions of this app cover everything from the basics to advanced programming concepts, and enable children to create their very own programs ● How to use the app - You can create multiple accounts on one device - You can limit how long this app can be used in a day - You can configure sharing settings for each of your works individually ● Data collection - Name of an app provider which obtains information: DeNA Co., Ltd. - What information we collect, how we collect it, the purpose of use the information, sending the collected information 【The application】 - Information to collect: Device model name, language and region settings, IP address connected, OS and OS version - Collection method: Auto collection - Purpose of use collected: Account management, identifying access users - Sending the collected information externally, providing such information to third parties and use of information collection modules: Yes 【Crashlytics】 - Provider: Google Inc. - Information to collect: Device status, unique device identifier, hardware and OS information, information on a function and a position when the app crashed - Collection method: Auto collection - Purpose of use the information collected : Usage trend survey

About

Tynker Junior

This app introduces children aged 4-7 to coding concepts through engaging, word-free picture blocks. It helps them develop problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills through interactive coding adventures. Designed for young learners, it makes learning to code fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Word-free picture block coding
  • Problem-solving and logic development
  • Music and art creation
  • 200+ coding challenges
  • Tap-based interface
  • Voiceovers for guidance
Features
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The Ultimate Coding Playground for Kids Ages 4-7! Tynker Junior is the award-winning app specifically designed for young learners, including pre-readers who haven’t even started school yet. Through vibrant, word-free picture blocks, your child will learn to solve problems, compose music, and create art—all with the power of code. Why Parents and Teachers Love Tynker: * Trusted Globally: Used by 1 out of every 3 U.S. K-8 schools and 100,000+ schools worldwide. * Proven Success: Over 60 million kids in 150 countries have started their STEM journey with Tynker. * Designed for Little Hands: A tap-based interface with friendly voiceovers and no complex dragging or reading required. 5 EPIC CODING ADVENTURES With 200+ coding challenges, your child will explore: Ocean Odyssey: Master sequencing and patterns while helping Gillie the Goldfish. Robots: Learn about events and parameters as you fix a wacky robot factory. Wild Rumble: Help endangered animals using counting loops and delays. Puffball Panic: Navigate dynamic environments using conditional logic. Super Squad: Defeat villains and retrieve stolen treasure using advanced problem-solving. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN Tynker Junior transforms screen time into a brain-building workout. Your child will master: Logic & Sequencing: Understanding cause and effect. Critical Thinking: Solving complex puzzles step-by-step. Programming Concepts: Loops, conditional logic, and debugging. 21st Century Skills: Resilience, focus, and algorithmic thinking—the same foundations used in professional languages like Swift and Python. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms/

Screenshots

PROGRAMMING ZEMI4 screens
Tynker Junior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker Junior at 4.5 against PROGRAMMING ZEMI's 2.6. Tynker Junior also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 5) and review sentiment (59% vs 48%). PROGRAMMING ZEMI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PROGRAMMING ZEMI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker Junior has 4.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of PROGRAMMING ZEMI's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tynker Junior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROGRAMMING ZEMI ships an update monthly, Tynker Junior every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PROGRAMMING ZEMI versus Tynker Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROGRAMMING ZEMITynker Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB396 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeNA Co., Ltd.Tynker

Customer experience

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.0%

Tynker Junior

All ratings4,180 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Bugs and requests

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tynker Junior

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels/games not progressing properly
  • Login and account issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced coding lessons
  • Improve customer support and responsiveness
  • Integrate with full Tynker app for seamless experience

In-app purchases

None

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tynker Junior

Subscriptions5
  • Individual Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Individual Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$314.99

Questions

Is PROGRAMMING ZEMI free?
PROGRAMMING ZEMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tynker Junior free?
Tynker Junior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PROGRAMMING ZEMI or Tynker Junior?
Tynker Junior is rated higher. PROGRAMMING ZEMI averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tynker Junior averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do PROGRAMMING ZEMI or Tynker Junior have ads?
Neither PROGRAMMING ZEMI nor Tynker Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROGRAMMING ZEMI or Tynker Junior?
PROGRAMMING ZEMI ships an update monthly, and Tynker Junior every 2 months. Most recently, PROGRAMMING ZEMI was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tynker Junior on September 25, 2026.

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