Comparison

Tynker Junior vs KING OF MATH

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

Head to head
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/

About

KING OF MATH

Master arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with this engaging learning app. It features intuitive handwriting input and adaptive difficulty to suit all ages, making learning fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Addition practice
  • Subtraction practice
  • Multiplication practice
  • Division practice
  • Handwriting input
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Reward system
Features
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Learn and improve math and arithmetic (+ - × ÷) effectively & fast. Suitable for all ages. All math arithmetic operations (+ - × ÷) * Addition (+) * Subtraction (-) * Multiplication (× including small multiplication tables) * Division (÷) HIGHLIGHTS * Write naturally as on paper We have developed an intuitive handwriting input. * Increasing difficulty Tasks automatically adapt to the children's abilities. * Learning playfully The app motivates with great rewards and a bonus system. WHAT ELSE * No ads. * No personal data. * Fair and transparent. * Developed with teachers and educators.

Screenshots

Tynker Junior4 screens
KING OF MATH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tynker Junior at every 2 months against KING OF MATH's every 5 months. Tynker Junior also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (59% vs 44%). KING OF MATH's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and KING OF MATH sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tynker Junior's written reviews are positive against 44% of KING OF MATH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker Junior ships an update every 2 months, KING OF MATH every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tynker Junior versus KING OF MATH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynker JuniorKING OF MATH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerwonderkind GmbH

Customer experience

Tynker Junior

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

KING OF MATH

All ratings1,305 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral15.1%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

Tynker Junior

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Good introduction to coding concepts
  • 🚀 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy code and bugs
  • 💰 Limited access without subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading about subscription details

KING OF MATH

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps kids learn math
  • 🚀 Motivates kids to learn faster
  • 👍 Good for toddlers and young children
  • 👍 Improves math skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Poor handwriting recognition, especially for numbers like 6, 9
  • 🐛 Inconsistent recognition of correct answers
  • 🐛 Frustrating for kids when it doesn't register their input
  • 🐛 Needs better timer settings for beginners

Bugs and 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

KING OF MATH

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't recognize simple numbers like 4 and 9
  • Accepts wrong answers as correct
  • Slow response time on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow keyboard input or numeric keypad
  • Calibration option for handwriting recognition
  • Difficulty levels for different age groups
  • More advanced math operations like multiplication and division

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
5 purchases

KING OF MATH

One-time5
  • Subtraction Deck$1.99
  • Large multiplication tables$1.99
  • Small multiplication tables$1.99
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  • Division$1.99
  • Full Version Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Tynker Junior free?
Tynker Junior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KING OF MATH free?
KING OF MATH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker Junior or KING OF MATH?
Tynker Junior is rated higher. Tynker Junior averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while KING OF MATH averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Tynker Junior or KING OF MATH have ads?
Neither Tynker Junior nor KING OF MATH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker Junior or KING OF MATH?
Tynker Junior ships an update every 2 months, and KING OF MATH every 5 months. Most recently, Tynker Junior was updated on October 26, 2026 and KING OF MATH on October 26, 2026.

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