Comparison

Code Ninjas vs Lantern Keeper

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lantern Keeper

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure that brings Islamic wisdom to life for children. Explore themed chambers, solve over 100 puzzles based on faith principles, and learn through engaging lessons. Designed for kids aged 5 and up, it offers offline play with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 8 themed puzzle chambers
  • 100+ puzzles with varied mechanics
  • Progressive hint system
  • Educational lessons after correct answers
  • Offline play
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Welcome to The Lantern Keeper — a magical puzzle adventure that brings the timeless wisdom of Islam to life for the next generation. Step into eight beautifully themed chambers and unlock each one by solving puzzles drawn from the heart of the faith: the Five Pillars, the lives of the prophets, the names of Allah, the surahs of the Qur'an, and the timeless teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). WHAT'S INSIDE • 8 themed rooms, each with its own atmosphere and story • 100+ puzzles spanning 8 different mechanics — multiple choice, matching, code locks, sequence puzzles, memory games, and more • Random selection means a fresh experience every playthrough • Progressive hints when kids get stuck — but no shortcuts that skip the learning • Educational lessons after every correct answer, so children walk away knowing more than when they started • A celebration animation when each room is completed, with the items they collected DESIGNED FOR KIDS • Ages 5 and up • No ads, no in-app purchases, no data collection — ever • Plays offline, anywhere • Designed for parents who want their children's screen time to mean something GROUNDED IN AUTHENTIC ISLAMIC TEACHINGS Every puzzle is rooted in the Qur'an and authentic hadith. Topics include: • The Five Pillars of Islam • The 99 names of Allah • The stories of the prophets (peace be upon them) • Daily prayer (salah) and its meaning • The articles of faith (iman) • Manners (akhlaq) and good character • Arabic phrases every Muslim should know May Allah make this a means of guidance and joy for your family.

Screenshots

Code Ninjas4 screens
Lantern Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Code Ninjas at 1.5K against Lantern Keeper's 2. Code Ninjas also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). Lantern Keeper's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lantern Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Ninjas has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Code Ninjas versus Lantern Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode NinjasLantern Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCODE NINJAS, LLCMaaz Iqbal

Bugs and requests

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)

Lantern Keeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Code Ninjas

No in-app purchases

None

Lantern Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Ninjas free?
Code Ninjas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lantern Keeper free?
Lantern Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Ninjas or Lantern Keeper?
Lantern Keeper is rated higher. Code Ninjas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Lantern Keeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Code Ninjas or Lantern Keeper have ads?
Neither Code Ninjas nor Lantern Keeper shows ads.

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