Michael Ham vs Tinkercad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Michael Ham
This mobile platform connects students and parents of the Michael Ham school in Argentina. It provides access to information published by the school. Users need to obtain login credentials from the school.
- Student and parent communication
- School-published information access
- Login credential management
- Argentina-specific school platform
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Michael Ham es la plataforma Mobile para los alumnos y padres de familia pertenecientes al colegio Michael Ham de Argentina. ¡Recuerda que el colegio es el que decide que información se publica! Si aún no conoces tu usuario y contraseña, debes solicitarlas en el colegio.
Tinkercad
This app empowers aspiring designers and engineers with essential skills in 3D design, electronics, and coding. Learn through hands-on projects, build confidence, and bring your creations to life in the real world. It's a safe, ad-free environment for all ages to explore innovation.
- 3D design optimized for mobile
- Circuit simulation with Arduino/micro:bit
- 3D design from code (Codeblocks)
- AR viewer for designs
- Import/export various file formats
- Educational tools for teachers
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Tinkercad is a free app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding. • FREE FOR EVERYONE: No strings attached. Start creating from the first click. • LEARN BY DOING: Build confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills. • SAFE FOR ALL AGES: Ad-free. kidSAFE certified. Privacy first. KEY FEATURES • Easily build 3D with controls optimized for your device. • Connect, code, and simulate circuit components with Arduino and micro:bit microcontrollers. • Make 3D designs from code using Tinkercad Codeblocks. • Bring your designs into the real world with the Tinkercad AR viewer. • Import STL, OBJ and SVG files into the 3D design space to build on an existing design. • Export your files including STL, OBJ, USDZ, and SVG or send them to other programs. • All you need is a device and an internet connection. • Apple Pencil compatible. FOR EDUCATORS • Tinkercad Classrooms allows teachers to assign Activities, send and receive assignments, invite co-teachers, and monitor student progress—all from your dashboard. • Tinkercad Lesson Plans and starters available for students to get started with 3D CAD design, electronics simulation, and block-based programming. • Compatible with Google Classroom. Tinkercad is a free product from Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Tomorrow's innovators start here. Children’s Privacy Statement: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/privacy-statement/childrens-privacy-statement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tinkercad at 20K against Michael Ham's 11. Michael Ham's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Michael Ham holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinkercad has 20K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Michael Ham ships an update every 5 weeks, Tinkercad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Michael Ham | Tinkercad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) — better | 4.6 (20K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Colegium S.A. | Autodesk Inc. |
Customer experience
Michael Ham
Tinkercad
Bugs and requests
Michael Ham
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tinkercad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and lost connection problems
- Dimensions box repeatedly appearing
- Designs reverting to earlier versions
- Overlapping UI elements
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Apple Pencil and trackpad
- Improve alignment and grouping tools
- Provide offline functionality
- Expand library of shapes and templates
- Implement better tutorial and documentation
In-app purchases
Michael Ham
No in-app purchases
Tinkercad
No in-app purchases
