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 to code with interactive, hands-on Python labs that run directly on your device. Practice with real code, data, and APIs without needing internet or setup. Progress from basics to advanced topics like data analysis and machine learning at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding labs
  • On-device Python IDE
  • Offline learning
  • Real-world projects
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Instant feedback
Features
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Learn to code with interactive, hands-on coding labs you can run right on your iPhone or iPad—no setup, no internet required. Tinkerstellar pairs bite-sized tutorials with an on-device Python IDE, so you can practice with real data, libraries, and APIs while you learn. Start from Python basics (syntax, variables, functions, loops) and progress to practical topics like data analysis, data visualization, web scraping, HTTP/networking, XML/JSON parsing, and machine learning—all at your own pace. What you’ll do with Tinkerstellar • Follow step-by-step, self-paced labs with instant feedback • Run real Python code in a built-in editor that works like a mobile IDE • Work on practical, real-world projects using real datasets and APIs • Explore advanced topics gradually, with clear explanations and examples • Learn anywhere: labs are fully pre-configured and work offline Why it’s different • All-in-one environment—no Python install, no configuration, no extra apps • Interactive learning—write, run, and tweak code as you go • Real skills—apply Python to everyday tasks: analysis, scraping, automation, ML Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up on advanced concepts, Tinkerstellar offers a clear, approachable path to learning Python and applying it to real problems. The lessons are compact and easy to digest, and the interactive exercises make learning engaging and effective—all directly on your device, even offline. If you want a practical way to learn Python programming, practice coding, and build confidence with tools used in data science, automation, and more, Tinkerstellar is for you.

Screenshots

Fibu4 screens
Learn to Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fibu at weekly against Learn to Code's every 6 weeks. Fibu also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fibu against 4.9 for Learn to Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 703 and 601 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Fibu's written reviews are positive against 71% of Learn to Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fibu ships an update weekly, Learn to Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fibu versus Learn to Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFibuLearn to Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (703 ratings)4.9 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings703 — better601
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB462 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodinism IncRational Matter Ltd

Customer experience

Fibu

All ratings703 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.3%

Learn to Code

All ratings601 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Fibu

From 703 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
  • 🚀 Easy to understand concepts
  • 💡 Innovative teaching approach
  • 🎉 Great for beginners
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
  • 🔍 Limited course offerings
  • 🔒 Issues with account registration and progress saving
  • 🔊 Poor audio quality and heavy accent

Learn to Code

From 601 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Clear, well-written lessons and explanations
  • 💻 Ability to run code directly in the app
  • 🌐 Works offline seamlessly
  • 🎯 Bite-sized, digestible content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on newer devices (M4 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro, iPadOS 18)
  • ❌ Limited interactivity and hands-on exercises
  • 💳 Unclear pricing structure and hidden payment walls
  • 🔥 Performance issues (app runs warm on M1 iPad)
  • 📝 Lacks graded exercises and code validation

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

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch with iPadOS 18
  • Crashes on M4 iPad Pro
  • Crashes on Apple Vision Pro when rerunning code
  • Storage/internet error messages despite sufficient resources
  • Some code examples fail to execute (e.g., iris data loading)
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  • App runs hot on M1 iPad Pro

Requested features

7 requests
  • Graded exercises and code challenges
  • Text highlighting capability (like iBooks)
  • More hands-on, problem-solving activities
  • Spanish language support
  • Unified pricing menu showing all available courses
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  • Clear learning path and starting point
  • Performance optimization for M1/M4 devices

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 Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
10 purchases

Learn to Code

One-time10
  • Clustering with k-Means$1.49
  • Introduction to Data Analysis$1.49
  • Python Data Structures$2.99
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  • Data Cleaning with Pandas$2.99
  • Beyond Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • HTTP Requests with Python$2.99
  • Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • Expressive Data with Python$2.99
  • Web Scraping with Python$2.99
  • Unlimited Coding Labs$19.99

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?
Learn to Code is rated higher. Fibu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 703 ratings, while Learn to Code averages 4.9 from 601 ratings.
Do Fibu or Learn to Code have ads?
Neither Fibu nor Learn to Code shows ads.
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 September 21, 2026 and Learn to Code on September 29, 2026.

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