Comparison

Code Land vs Code Ninjas

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

Code Ninjas

This app allows members to manage their accounts and communicate with their local Code Ninjas. Users can receive important notifications and easily register for programs, events, and classes.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Enhanced messaging
  • Receive notifications
  • Register for programs
  • Register for events
  • Register for classes
Features
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Easily manage your account with enhanced messaging with your Code Ninjas location. Receive important notifications. Easily register for programs, events, classes.

Screenshots

Code Land4 screens
Code Ninjas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Ninjas at none against Code Land's 10. Code Ninjas also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Code Land's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 39%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Code Ninjas asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Ninjas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Code Land's written reviews are positive against 39% of Code Ninjas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Land ships an update every 3 weeks, Code Ninjas every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Code Land versus Code Ninjas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode LandCode Ninjas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better39.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size821 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearny LandCODE NINJAS, LLC

Customer experience

Code Land

All ratings1,574 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative28.8%

Code Ninjas

All ratings1,213 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative51.2%

User reviews

Code Land

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and engaging
  • 💻 Helpful for learning coding
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
  • 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🕰️ Limited free trial period
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔇 Sound issues
  • 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

Code Ninjas

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • 👍 Supportive environment for children
  • 👍 Children enjoy the coding classes
  • 👍 Helps build strong foundations in coding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (crashes, not loading, etc.)
  • 🕰️ Limited scheduling flexibility
  • 💰 Unfair charges even after quitting the program
  • 🙍‍♀️ Poor customer service and management

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

Code Ninjas

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading or crashing
  • Scheduling issues and unreliable class information
  • Billing problems and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Calendar integration for class scheduling
  • Ability to view session usage and carry-over hours
  • Improved app design and user experience
  • Removal of unnecessary features (e.g., Studio Code)

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
None

Code Ninjas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Land free?
Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Ninjas free?
Code Ninjas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Land or Code Ninjas?
Code Ninjas is rated higher. Code Land averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Code Ninjas averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Code Land or Code Ninjas have ads?
Neither Code Land nor Code Ninjas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Land or Code Ninjas?
Code Land ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Ninjas every 5 months. Most recently, Code Land was updated on September 23, 2026 and Code Ninjas on September 21, 2026.

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