Rodocodo vs FirstContact
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rodocodo
This app offers a puzzle-based coding game designed for children aged 4-11. It helps primary schools teach coding in line with the UK National Computing Curriculum, providing lesson plans and resources for educators. The game focuses on building problem-solving skills and resilience through engaging gameplay.
- Puzzle-based coding gameplay
- Aligned with UK National Computing Curriculum
- Includes lesson plans and resources
- Suitable for teachers with no coding experience
- Develops problem-solving skills
- Automatic progress tracking
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We believe every child β girls and boys alike β can discover their inner coder, no matter their starting point in technology, maths, or reading. Rodocodo is a fun, puzzle-based coding game created to help primary schools teach coding while fully meeting the UK National Computing Curriculum. It includes a complete set of lesson plans and resources covering Reception through to Year 6. Designed with simplicity in mind, Rodocodo empowers any teacher to deliver enjoyable, effective coding lessons β even with zero coding experience. Everything is explained clearly, using the skills educators already have. Its unique puzzle format builds problem-solving skills, boosts resilience, and keeps children engaged with instant feedback that helps them learn as they play. Progress is automatically tracked, saving teachers time and ensuring they can focus their attention on the children that need it most.
FirstContact
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Look up. Know what to find. FirstContact turns the night sky into a guided journey of discovery. See what is visible from your location, identify celestial objects, record your observations, build a permanent collection and explore the documented history of unusual sightings. Whether you are learning your first constellation or already know your way around the stars, FirstContact gives you a personalised plan for every night. EXPLORE TONIGHTβS SKY View current observing conditions, cloud cover, visibility, moon illumination and the best time to head outside. FirstContact creates a spotting list based on your location and guides you from easy naked-eye objects towards more challenging discoveries. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU SEE Use Sky Finder to locate planets, bright stars, constellations, satellites and other celestial objects. Point your device above the horizon to explore the visible sky or below it to understand what lies beyond your current view. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Every successful observation becomes part of your permanent night-sky collection. Discover new objects, earn XP, increase your observer level and track your progress across multiple celestial categories. COMPLETE ACHIEVEMENTS Earn badges for spotting your first planet, identifying bright stars, finding constellations, observing satellites, maintaining spotting streaks and completing special challenges. SPOT WITH FRIENDS Connect with other observers, compare progress and make nights under the stars a shared experience. REPORT UNUSUAL SIGHTINGS Record a UFO, unexplained light or unusual sky event with a photograph, written observation and optional location. FirstContact preserves what you observed without presenting a report as proof of an alien encounter. Ordinary and explainable possibilities are always welcome. EXPLORE THE RESEARCH ARCHIVE Search thousands of publicly released government documents concerning celestial bodies, aerial phenomena and both explained and unexplained sightings. Explore historic reports, official investigations and research material from one searchable archive. YOUR NIGHT STARTS HERE From your first planet to your hundredth discovery, FirstContact helps you step outside, look up and understand more of what is above you. The universe is waiting. Make FirstContact. Location information, device sensors, weather data and internet access may be required for certain features. Sky positions and visibility are calculated estimates and can be affected by local conditions. Never look directly at the Sun through a camera, binoculars or telescope. Privacy Policy: https://first-contact.site/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FirstContact at every 5 days against Rodocodo's every 2 months. Rodocodo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rodocodo ships an update every 2 months, FirstContact every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rodocodo | FirstContact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | rodocodo Ltd | DAMON JAMES HEATH |
In-app purchases
Rodocodo
No in-app purchases
FirstContact
No in-app purchases
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