# Charge the Robot vs Coding for Kids

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coding for Kids at every 2 weeks against Charge the Robot's every 5 months. Coding for Kids also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Charge the Robot's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charge the Robot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Coding for Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coding for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Charge the Robot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coding for Kids's.

Charge the Robot ships an update every 5 months, Coding for Kids every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charge the Robot | Coding for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-the-robot/id1532398652/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-for-kids-logic-train/id6477834897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 323 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) | [Imaginim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730758092) |

## What reviewers say

### Charge the Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-the-robot/id1532398652)

Solve logic puzzles by manipulating gears, water, and steam to power a robot. Explore mechanisms and learn the basics of electricity, mechanics, and physics in a stress-free environment. Create and share your own levels.

**Highlights:** Over 100 levels, Free play, no rules or stress, Learn electricity, mechanics, physics, Develop logic and problem-solving skills, 3 distinct worlds: gears, water, steam, Create and share custom levels, Includes a theory section for expanded learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Coding for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-for-kids-logic-train/id6477834897)

This game teaches children aged 4+ fundamental coding and logic concepts through engaging puzzles. It focuses on intrinsic motivation and problem-solving in a calm, distraction-free environment, with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Teaches coding fundamentals, Develops problem-solving skills, Calm, low-stimulation design, Picture-based commands, 80+ handcrafted levels, No ads or microtransactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charge the Robot free?

Charge the Robot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coding for Kids free?

Coding for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Charge the Robot or Coding for Kids?

Coding for Kids is rated higher. Charge the Robot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Coding for Kids averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Charge the Robot or Coding for Kids have ads?

Neither Charge the Robot nor Coding for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Charge the Robot or Coding for Kids?

Charge the Robot ships an update every 5 months, and Coding for Kids every 2 weeks. Most recently, Charge the Robot was updated on October 6, 2026 and Coding for Kids on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*