PyCode vs kidOYO Mini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PyCode
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想讓電腦執行指令，就要學會電腦能夠理解的語言。Pycode是AI Play&Learn基於Google 開發的Blockly為孩子量身打造的程式編寫工具，也是孩子學習Python的啟蒙教材，讓孩子透過積木塊指令，輕鬆和電腦開啟對話。 Pycode主要會分成幾大功能區塊 a. 編程指令欄 i. Blockly基本功能 ii. ePy主機板功能 iii. ePy應用功能 b. 功能欄 i. 功能—延伸功能, 可以設置語言, 主機板 ii. 執行—程式完成後，使用者必須按下這個按鈕才會開始運作 iii. 檔案夾—開啟舊檔 iv. 儲存—儲存檔案 v. 清除—一次清除所有在編輯區的程式 vi. 畫面放大或縮小 vii. 垃圾桶 c. 程式語言切換 i. 切換程式設計語言Blockly or Python d. 編輯區
kidOYO Mini
This app introduces young children to computational thinking and computer science concepts. It's designed to foster self-directed learning in areas like coding and engineering, starting from early childhood education and progressing to advanced levels.
- Computational literacy methods
- Computer science education
- Engineering concepts
- Coding fundamentals
- Self-directed learning
- Classroom tested
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Start early, never stop.. this app helps young minds engage computational literacy methods discovered in computer science, engineering and coding education, for a lifetime of self-driven learning! From the premiere 501(c)(3) public benefit technology producers and mentors at kidOYO® comes the first app used in Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms at leading school districts in America. Helping your learners engage a self-led learning process in computer science, engineering and coding starts early at kidOYO®, and progresses into leading Advanced Placement classrooms as well as University CSE classrooms, at ever earlier ages. This is the future of CSE education, get your child started now, start early, and never stop with kidOYO®!!
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PyCode at none against kidOYO Mini's 10. PyCode also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. kidOYO Mini sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PyCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
PyCode ships an update every 3 months, kidOYO Mini every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PyCode | kidOYO Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richlink Technology Co., Ltd. | kidOYO |
In-app purchases
PyCode
No in-app purchases
kidOYO Mini
- Color Grid$1.99
- Directionals 2$1.99
- Fill in the Blank$1.99
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- Repeat Loops 2$1.99
- Math Blocks$1.99
- Conditional Shapes 2$1.99
- X-Axis - Fill in the Number$1.99
- Y-Axis - Mark the Spot$1.99
- Y-Axis - Fill in the Number$1.99
- Rotating Turtles$1.99
