Tynker Junior vs Osmo Counting Town
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Word-free picture block coding
- Problem-solving and logic development
- Music and art creation
- 200+ coding challenges
- Tap-based interface
- Voiceovers for guidance
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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/
Osmo Counting Town
This app helps preschoolers develop number sense and counting skills through interactive town building. It transforms a tablet into a hands-on learning system, fostering a love for learning and problem-solving in young children.
- Practice counting
- Develop number sense
- Build an enchanting town
- Number recognition
- Observation skills
- Problem solving
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Practice counting and develop number sense while creating an enchanting town full of buildings and friendly animals! Gain confidence in number recognition, observation, comparing, and problem solving. LEARN HOW TO COUNT Develop early math skills such as number sense and learn how to count! INSPIRE THE LOVE OF LEARNING Designed for children ages 3-5 to inspire their love of learning through hands on play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO LEARNING TIME Osmo’s unique technology transforms your tablet into a hands-on learning system! *Play your favourite Osmo Counting Town on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo uses 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 intelligence technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tynker Junior at 4.5 against Osmo Counting Town's 3.4. Tynker Junior also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 18%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 68). 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
Both are free to download. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Osmo Counting Town sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker Junior has 4.2K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tynker Junior's written reviews are positive against 18% of Osmo Counting Town's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tynker Junior | Osmo Counting Town |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better | 3.4 (68 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 396 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | Tangible Play |
Customer experience
Tynker Junior
Osmo Counting Town
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
Osmo Counting Town
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tynker Junior
- 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
- Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
Osmo Counting Town
- 3-day trial of Counting TownFree
- Unlock Counting Town$24.99
Questions
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