First Coding vs FH SWF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Coding
Learn the fundamentals of programming and robotics with an interactive app designed for young learners. Bring robots to life by writing your own code through a user-friendly graphical interface and pre-made examples.
- Write your own programs
- Control a robot
- Graphical programming interface
- Pre-made examples
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Age-appropriate learning
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Ein eigenes Programm zu schreiben und einen Roboter zum Leben zu erwecken ist unglaublich spannend und aufregend! Diese Technik ist aus der heutigen Welt nicht mehr wegzudenken. Um auch den Jüngsten dieses spannende und wichtige Thema näher zu bringen, ist unser fischertechnik Early Coding genau richtig. Der Einstieg in die Welt der Informatik und Robotik gelingt durch die fertigen Komponenten mit viel Spielspaß und Begeisterung. Die zwei Motoren und Sensoren sind in einem Block fix und fertig integriert. Das heißt: einschalten, mit dem mobilen Endgerät über Bluetooth verbinden und loslegen! Die einfache grafische Programmierumgebung mit den vorgefertigten Beispielen ist altersgerecht aufgebaut – perfekt für den Start in die Welt der Robotik! Das erste eigene Programm zu erstellen ist mit der Software ebenfalls kinderleicht möglich.
FH SWF
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The FH SWF accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. The app offers you everything you need to start every day well prepared, no matter if you have just started your studies or are already in your master's program. The app is your team partner on campus, which integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you have all the important information about your studies with you, wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: The best thing to do is to start managing your schedule with the calendar. This way you have an overview of all your appointments and never miss a lecture or other important events again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to know your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay the late fee again! With the FH SWF you always have an eye on the loan period of your books and you can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated setup necessary!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FH SWF at weekly against First Coding's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Coding ships an update every 5 months, FH SWF weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Coding | FH SWF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A B | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
First Coding
No in-app purchases
FH SWF
No in-app purchases









