kidOYO Mini vs DrumCircle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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®!!
DrumCircle
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这是一款架子鼓基础节奏型练习工具，收录了七十个常用节奏型，可以进行预览和播放，也支持触屏练习。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrumCircle at none against kidOYO Mini's 10. DrumCircle also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. DrumCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.
kidOYO Mini ships an update every 26 months, DrumCircle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | kidOYO Mini | DrumCircle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kidOYO | 超 陈 |
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
DrumCircle
No in-app purchases
