Comparison

Fibu vs Learn to Code

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

Head to head
About

Fibu

Learn programming by building fun games and solving challenges. This app makes coding accessible and engaging for beginners and teens, offering interactive lessons and real-world projects. Master essential programming concepts and gain valuable skills through a game-like learning experience.

Highlights
  • Build games while learning to code
  • Interactive coding challenges
  • Practice Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Learn Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Object-Oriented Programming concepts
  • Game-like coding challenges
  • Video courses for web development
Features
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Stop watching coding tutorials. Start building real things. Fibu turns programming into a game — so you learn faster, stay motivated, and actually finish what you start. Trusted by thousands of learners worldwide. Selected by Code.org for Hour of Code. Winner of Best Tech Startup in Silicon Valley. BUILD REAL PROJECTS FROM DAY ONE Learn Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap by building actual projects — not just reading about them. - Code directly inside the app — no laptop needed - Instant feedback so you always know where you stand - Video courses guide you step-by-step through real builds - Build your own game using Python MASTER SKILLS DEVELOPERS ACTUALLY USE Fibu covers the full curriculum — from beginner to interview-ready. - 100+ coding problems with explanations and solutions - Data Structures: Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graph - Algorithms: Binary Search, Sorting, Time Complexity - OOP: Classes, Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism - Databases: SQL, SQLite, Relational Databases - Web Dev: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, GitHub GAMIFIED LEARNING THAT ACTUALLY STICKS - Surprise reward points after milestones - Superpower badges for mastering concepts - Daily streak rewards to keep momentum - Coding achievements to track your growth ADDICTIVE CODING QUIZZES Practice coding in seconds with our lightning-fast quiz games: - 3 Second Burger Game - 45 Second Ice-Cream Game - 5 Second Pizza Challenge LEARN THE WAY YOU THINK - Visual explanations that make concepts click - Fun storytelling that keeps lessons engaging - A smart learning path from basics to advanced topics - A community of thousands of learners to ask questions WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Languages: Python 3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap Coming soon: Java, Kotlin Topics: Variables, loops, functions, OOP, data structures, algorithms, web development, game development, databases, GitHub, portfolio building FIBU PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: - All advanced lessons, hands-on projects, deeper explanations - Access to every future premium course - Monthly: $9.99/month | Yearly: $39.99/year (save 67%) - Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation - Subscription renews automatically — cancel anytime in Settings Privacy Policy: https://fibu.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn to Code

Learn programming with interactive lessons and diverse exercises. Master languages like Python, Swift, and JavaScript at your own pace. Offers a premium subscription for unlimited access to courses and challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive programming lessons
  • Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank exercises
  • Code execution exercises
  • Support for Python, Swift, and JavaScript
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Premium subscription for unlimited access
Features
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Your new ally to become a real programming expert has arrived! Codigo is an amazing application to quickly learn where and when you want to. I have never programmed, can I use Codigo? Of course you can! Whether you want to learn the basics or become an expert programmer, Codigo is the right choice! Select within the application the level at which you prefer to solve the exercise: - Easy - Medium - Hard How can I improve my skills in a short time? With quick and fun lessons, each exercise is designed to be simple and intuitive. What kind of exercises can I find in Codigo? - Single answer - Multiple answers - Sort elements - Fill in the blanks - Run the code What languages can I learn right now with Codigo? - Python - Swift - JavaScript - C - New languages coming soon! What do I get extra with Codigo Premium? - Unlimited access to courses - Unlimited access to challenges Feel free to send us your feedback at support@mariuti.com We take feedback from our users very seriously and make every effort to carefully consider each email. If you liked any of Codigo's features, please feel free to rate us on the Apple Store and share it with other friends. We will be very grateful! Premium Features Codigo Premium is a paid subscription that gives you access to all premium features of the app. We currently offer the following subscriptions that will give you full access to the app: - 1 month - 3 months - 12 months Trial period Your trial subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your account will be charged for the cost of the subscription. From that time and beyond, your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancelling a subscription You can turn off auto-renewal of your subscription whenever you want through iTunes. Check http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 when your current trial/subscription period expires, your subscription will be deleted. The current active subscription period cannot be cancelled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be entitled to premium features. Important information If you live in the European Union and wish to cancel your order, you may do so within 14 days. You can do so by following the procedure described in the App Store. Please note and note that you cannot cancel your order or get a refund if you have downloaded the app and started using it (for example, by opening and using the app). Privacy Policy: https://codigo.mariuti.com/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://codigo.mariuti.com/terms

Screenshots

Fibu4 screens
Learn to Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fibu at none against Learn to Code's shown. Fibu also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (702 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Fibu sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Learn to Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fibu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fibu has 702 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Fibu's written reviews are positive against 67% of Learn to Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fibu ships an update weekly, Learn to Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fibu versus Learn to Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFibuLearn to Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (702 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings702 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodinism IncAlexandru Florian Mariuti

Customer experience

Fibu

All ratings702 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.3%

Learn to Code

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Fibu

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Burger game button not working
  • Spinning rocket animation instead of code execution
  • Inability to type quotes in code
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong

Requested features

4 requests
  • More course topics and languages
  • Improved stability and bug fixes
  • Ability to share certificates
  • Support for iPad and other devices

Learn to Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Fibu

Subscriptions7
  • Programming Hero Yearly$7.991 Year
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Programming Hero Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Programming Hero Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Programming Hero Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Learn to Code

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$18.993 Months
  • 1 Year14 Days trial$45.991 Year

Questions

Is Fibu free?
Fibu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn to Code free?
Learn to Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fibu or Learn to Code?
Fibu is rated higher. Fibu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 702 ratings, while Learn to Code averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Fibu or Learn to Code have ads?
Learn to Code shows ads; Fibu does not.
Which is updated more often, Fibu or Learn to Code?
Fibu ships an update weekly, and Learn to Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fibu was updated on October 11, 2026 and Learn to Code on October 9, 2026.

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