Comparison

Code Land vs kidOYO Mini

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

Head to head
About

Code Land

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

Highlights
  • Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions)
  • Develop logical thinking and problem-solving
  • Hundreds of challenges across various worlds
  • Offline play supported
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Content for ages 4+
  • Supports multiple users
Features
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Code Land is an educational app that teaches coding to children by playing games. With activities spanning skill and reading comprehension levels, children can learn basic skills such as science, programming, logic, problem solving, and more. Code Land is accessible to everyone! All of our games and activities are specially designed and adapted to fit the level and abilities of each child. From visual games where you don't even need to know how to read, to advanced programming multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone. All games are designed to be fun and educational. They are set in a variety of situations, such as setting up a factory or getting out of a maze, all designed to appeal to users. Play and learn freely without pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers with Code Land and the Learny Land suite of games. FEATURES: • Learn key coding concepts such as loops, sequences, actions, conditions, and events. • Develop logical thinking and problem solving skills • Hundreds of challenges spread across various worlds and themes. • No downloadable content means it’s easy to play offline. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with child-friendly interfaces. • Content for everyone with no limiting stereotypes. • Content for 4 years old and up. • Supports multiple users. • No ads, no data collection. • No written communication between players or with other people. • No commitments or inconveniences; cancel at any time. • New content added regularly. SUBSCRIPTION: • Download and try the app for free, without any commitment. • The full, unlimited version works through a subscription model. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused part of a free trial period, if offered, will be lost when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. ABOUT LEARNY LAND: At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy: We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us: We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Computational literacy methods
  • Computer science education
  • Engineering concepts
  • Coding fundamentals
  • Self-directed learning
  • Classroom tested
Features
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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®!!

Screenshots

Code Land4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: kidOYO Mini at 5.0 against Code Land's 4.5. kidOYO Mini also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Code Land's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and kidOYO Mini 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

kidOYO Mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Land has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Code Land's written reviews are positive against 100% of kidOYO Mini's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Land ships an update every 3 weeks, kidOYO Mini every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Land versus kidOYO Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode LandkidOYO Mini
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size821 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearny LandkidOYO

Customer experience

Code Land

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.3%

kidOYO Mini

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Code Land

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • In-app purchases not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to create own games
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • More age-appropriate content for older kids

kidOYO Mini

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Code Land

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription to Code Land$9.991 Month
  • Code Land premium. Annual7 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$59.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year
10 purchases

kidOYO Mini

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Code Land free?
Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is kidOYO Mini free?
kidOYO Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Land or kidOYO Mini?
kidOYO Mini is rated higher. Code Land averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while kidOYO Mini averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Code Land or kidOYO Mini have ads?
Neither Code Land nor kidOYO Mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Land or kidOYO Mini?
Code Land ships an update every 3 weeks, and kidOYO Mini every 26 months. Most recently, Code Land was updated on October 15, 2026 and kidOYO Mini on September 27, 2026.

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