Comparison

Intergalactic Algebra vs C4K

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

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About

Intergalactic Algebra

Engage with algebra through a collection of space-themed games. Solve mathematical problems to launch rockets and advance your skills. The app aligns with Common Core standards and offers optional reports for progress analysis.

Highlights
  • Algebraic problem-solving
  • Rocket launching gameplay
  • Common Core aligned math
  • Proficiency assessment
  • Optional progress reports
  • Rewarding gameplay
Features
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Introducing Intergalactic Algebra! A collection of algebra games that challenges you to use various math skills in order to solve mathematical problems in order to launch rockets into space! Intergalactic algebra uses Common Core aligned math. (Follows Common Core standard CCSS.MATH.HS.A.SSE.B.3) Now these basic operations can be used to guide rockets into space and accelerate the space race. Try Intergalactic Algebra! Assess proficiency in addition and subtraction, factoring, functions, multiples of ten, number of solutions, quadratics, rates of change, rocket trivia, systems of equations, and word problems. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing math as you launch rockets into space! You may optionally buy reports in order to analyze what questions were missed. Teachers and parents may find this optional feature particularly useful. In order to purchase one of these reports, the player must create an account so that they can keep track of their reports and watch as they improve their math skills.

About

C4K

This app teaches children aged 6-12 fundamental programming concepts through engaging games and hands-on exercises. It features nearly 2,000 levels across 22 games, covering drag-and-drop mechanics, debugging, loops, functions, and coordinates in a gender-neutral, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop coding blocks
  • Debugging and sequence logic
  • Loop and function concepts
  • Coordinate-based puzzles
  • Hundreds of challenges
  • Offline play
Features
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C4K-Coding4Kids is an educational app designed to teach children aged 6 to 12 how to code and develop programming skills. This app provides kids with fundamental and advanced programming knowledge through entertaining activities, games, and hands-on exercises. With nearly 2,000 engaging levels across 22 different games, what does the app have to teach children about basic programming concepts? ● Basic is the simplest gameplay mode of the game, allowing kids to familiarize themselves with the drag-and-drop mechanics of Coding4Kids. In Basic mode, players drag coding blocks directly onto the gameplay screen to help characters reach the end point and complete the game. ● Sequence is the second gameplay mode. From the Sequence mode onwards, children will no longer directly drag coding blocks onto the screen but instead drag them onto a side bar. The Sequence mode introduces kids to this gameplay style and the sequential execution of coding blocks from top to bottom. ● Debugging introduces a new gameplay style where coding blocks are pre-placed but may be redundant or in the wrong order. Players need to fix the order of blocks and remove any unnecessary ones to complete the level. Debugging helps children become familiar with deleting and rearranging coding blocks and understanding how programs run more clearly. ● Loop introduces a new block alongside basic coding blocks, which is the looping block. The looping block allows for the repetition of commands within it a certain number of times, saving the need for multiple individual commands. ● Similar to Loop, Function introduces kids to a new block called the function block. The function block is used to execute a group of blocks placed inside it, saving time in dragging and dropping repetitive blocks and creating more space within the program. ● Coordinate is a new type of game where children learn about two-dimensional space. Coding blocks are transformed into coordinate blocks, and the task is to navigate to the corresponding coordinates to complete the level. ● Advanced is the final and most challenging type of game in which all blocks except coordinate blocks are used. Kids must apply what they have learned in previous modes to complete advanced levels. What will children learn through this game? ● Children learn key coding concepts while playing educational games. ● Help children develop logical thinking. ● Hundreds of challenges spread across different worlds and games. ● Covers basic kids coding and programming concepts such as loops, sequences, actions, conditions, and events. ● No downloadable content. Kids can play all games offline. ● Easy and intuitive scripting, with a kid-friendly interface. ● Games and content for boys and girls, gender neutral, without restrictive stereotypes. Anyone can learn to program and start coding! ● With very little text. Content intended for children ages 6 and up.

Screenshots

Intergalactic Algebra4 screens
C4K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Intergalactic Algebra at Free against C4K's $2.99. Intergalactic Algebra also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). C4K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

Intergalactic Algebra is free to download; C4K costs $2.99 up front. Intergalactic Algebra sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. C4K asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intergalactic Algebra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intergalactic Algebra has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Intergalactic Algebra versus C4K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntergalactic AlgebraC4K
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB995 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntergalactic Education LLCDai Phan

Customer experience

Intergalactic Algebra

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

C4K

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Intergalactic Algebra

One-time10
  • Factoring Rocket Report$2.99
  • Functions Rocket Report$2.99
  • Addition Subtraction Report$2.99
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  • Multiples of Ten Report$2.99
  • Num Of Solutions Report$2.99
  • Quadratics Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rates of Change Report$2.99
  • Word Problems Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rocket Trivia Rocket Report$2.99
  • Progressions Report$2.99
None

C4K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intergalactic Algebra free?
Intergalactic Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C4K free?
C4K costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intergalactic Algebra or C4K?
Intergalactic Algebra is rated higher. Intergalactic Algebra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while C4K averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Intergalactic Algebra or C4K have ads?
Neither Intergalactic Algebra nor C4K shows ads.

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