Comparison

Photon EDU vs Osmo Coding Duo

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

Head to head
About

Photon EDU

This educational app teaches children programming fundamentals through interactive lessons with a Photon robot. It's designed for teachers and schools, requiring a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 compatible device to operate.

Highlights
  • Learn programming basics
  • Interactive robot lessons
  • Designed for teachers and schools
  • Requires Photon robot and Bluetooth 4.0
  • Educational content
Features
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Educational application for Photon. Use this application together with a Photon educational scripts to teach children the basics of programming using a Photon robot. This application is intended for Teachers and Schools. NOTE: This app requires a Photon educational script, a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 device to play.

About

Osmo Coding Duo

This app offers a collaborative coding adventure where two players team up to solve logic puzzles and rescue pets. It introduces real-world coding concepts through engaging challenges and a fun narrative.

Highlights
  • Multistep logic problems
  • Collaborative play for two
  • Coding concept introduction
  • Pet rescue adventure
  • Osmo character interaction
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Team up with a friend to solve coding puzzles and rescue pets! The most advanced game in Osmo’s Coding Family, Coding Duo uses multistep logic problems to introduce kids to real-world coding concepts. FEATURES: Advanced Puzzles for Coding Fans Get challenged by multistep logic problems that will stretch minds and introduce them to coding concepts that are used in the real world. Collaborative Play Friends and family can play together side by side to solve coding puzzles. Use teamwork and strategy to work together towards a common goal. A Fun Rescue Adventure with Osmo Characters A scientist has lost his pets and needs your help to find them. Solve the coding challenges using your favorite Osmo characters and rescue pets across several islands and return them to their home. NOTES: * Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle. * Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

Screenshots

Photon EDU4 screens
Osmo Coding Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photon EDU at 100% against Osmo Coding Duo's 53%. Photon EDU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Osmo Coding Duo's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photon EDU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Coding Duo has 145 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Photon EDU's written reviews are positive against 53% of Osmo Coding Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Photon EDU versus Osmo Coding Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoton EDUOsmo Coding Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.9 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoton Entertainment sp. z o.o.Tangible Play

Customer experience

Photon EDU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Osmo Coding Duo

All ratings145 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

Photon EDU

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Duo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photon EDU free?
Photon EDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Coding Duo free?
Osmo Coding Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photon EDU or Osmo Coding Duo?
Photon EDU is rated higher. Photon EDU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Osmo Coding Duo averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Photon EDU or Osmo Coding Duo have ads?
Neither Photon EDU nor Osmo Coding Duo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photon EDU or Osmo Coding Duo?
Photon EDU ships an update every 2 months, and Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. Most recently, Photon EDU was updated on October 14, 2026 and Osmo Coding Duo on October 18, 2026.

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