BAND for Kids vs The Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BAND for Kids
This app provides a secure platform for children aged 12 and under to communicate with family, teams, and groups. Parents can monitor activity and control group access, ensuring a safe environment free from strangers and advertisements.
- Private group communication
- Parental monitoring and control
- No ads or in-app purchases
- Secure environment
- Post with files, images, videos
- Direct chat with group members
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BAND for Kids is a group communication app designed for youth (ages 12 and under) to stay connected with their families, sports teams, scout troops, and more. BAND for Kids is a safe space for adolescents to interact within a private social platform, while allowing parents and guardians to moderate activity. ◆ Easy to get started: - Kids can get started by following these three steps: 1) Download BAND for Kids app to a mobile phone or tablet. 2) Use an email address to sign up (parent consent is required). 3) Join a private Band by parents or guardian invitation. ◆ How parents and kids communicate together safely: - Kids cannot join groups they were NOT invited to. - Parents can monitor which group their kids have joined. - Parents can follow their children’s BAND activity by also joining their groups. ◆ Safer environment for kids to communicate: - No harassment from strangers. - No advertisements and in-app purchases. - Kids cannot create or invite themselves to Bands/Pages. - Kids cannot search or join public Bands. ◆ Available features for kids: - Admin of the Band can determine which features are available to the Kids users. - With BAND for Kids, adolescent users can publish posts on the Community Board and attach files, images, or videos to the posts. They can also chat with other members of their Bands. ◆ Accessibility: - BAND for Kids is available on any device including smart phones, tablets, and PC. ◆ Private and Secure - BAND has acquired the SOC 2 and 3 certificates for its privacy protection and ISO/IEC27001 Certification for outstanding information security management systems. *Required Permissions [Camera] To take photos and upload them to posts, chats, or your profile, use the Group Video Call feature, and scan QR codes to check invites [Microphone] To record voice memos and use the Group Call feature [Photos] To attach photos or videos to posts or your profile, and to download QR Code invites [Calendar] To save Band events to your iOS Calendar [Face ID] To unlock the BAND app using Face ID Developer Contact: NAVER Corporation Address: 95, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13561, Republic of Korea Business Registration No. 220-81-62517 Online Marketing Report No. 2006-Seongnam Gyeonggi-0692
The Code
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Welcome to The Code - the app that lets you uncover hidden content using secret codes! With The Code, you can enter codes or create your own to reveal hidden messages. Use The Code to create interactive games and puzzles, share secrets with friends, or even build private communities based on code sharing. With a simple and intuitive interface, The Code makes it easy to craft your own codes and share them with others. So if you're looking for a fun and creative way to communicate and connect with others, give The Code a try today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Code at 15.7 against BAND for Kids's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BAND for Kids ships an update monthly, The Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BAND for Kids | The Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (211 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 211 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 296 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NAVER Corp. | Jin Eun Jeong |
Bugs and requests
BAND for Kids
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login screen redirects to Band Kids unnecessarily
- Authentication code not arriving via SMS
- Password field not accepting alphabetic characters on iOS
- Profile picture upload not working
- Voice message recording stuck at 0:00 duration
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- Unread message badge not clearing
- App crashes and freezes randomly
- Screen scaling issues causing display problems
- Account registration exceeding limits
- Continuous re-login prompts after app reinstall
- Band Kids app installation interrupting QR code invitations
- Keyboard input issues during signup
Requested features
10 requests- Integration with regular Band app
- Ability for children to create bands independently
- More sticker and emoji variety
- Post scheduling functionality
- Co-leader role for children
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- Search functionality for bands
- Read receipts showing who read messages
- Ability to change birth date after registration
- Band creation without parental approval
- Access to Band guides and free stickers
The Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BAND for Kids
No in-app purchases
The Code
No in-app purchases









