Coding Grid vs Mad Func
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coding Grid
Learn programming concepts through a visual, block-based interface that translates to text-based languages. Supports coding in multiple native languages and offers AI guidance for Pro users. Ideal for beginners and experienced coders alike.
- Code in native languages
- VisualL programming language
- Drag-and-drop interface
- AI teacher (Pro exclusive)
- Beginner-friendly path
- Skills transition to text-based languages
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Coding Grid — your ultimate companion for mastering coding with ease. - Code in Your Native Language: Coding Grid lets you code in languages other than English, making programming more accessible to everyone. Start learning in the language you’re most comfortable with. - Your Personal AI Teacher (Pro Exclusive): Get tailored guidance and support, available only in the Pro version. With Coding Grid, you'll explore VisualL, a language that combines the simplicity of block-based visual languages (like Scratch) with the power of text-based programming (like Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Dart, and C). Create programs by dragging and dropping statements directly within the app. Learn at your own pace, explore topics that spark your interest, or follow our beginner-friendly path to build a solid foundation. Coding Grid equips you with coding skills that transition seamlessly to in-demand programming languages, setting you up for success in school, at work, or as you pursue your passion for coding. No coding experience? No problem! Coding Grid guides both beginners and experienced coders on their journey. Unlock coding in your native language, with support for English, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, German, French, Italian, Hindi, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Danish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Norwegian, and Hungarian. Start your coding journey with Coding Grid today!
Mad Func
Learn algorithms and coding concepts through interactive, gamified challenges. Solve puzzles by arranging code blocks, debug issues, and tackle system design problems. Track your progress and prepare for interviews or strengthen your computer science fundamentals.
- Gamified algorithm puzzles
- Interactive debugging
- System design challenges
- Multi-language support
- Progress tracking dashboard
- Weekly new challenges
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Who said learning algorithms had to be boring? Solve coding challenges by dragging and dropping syntax pieces into place. It's like building with code blocks! Challenge Yourself With: Fresh algorithm puzzles every week Interactive debugging missions System design brain teasers Multi-language support (Swift, Python, JavaScript, Java) Personal progress dashboard Whether you're prepping for interviews or strengthening CS foundations, turn study time into play time. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mad Func at every 3 days against Coding Grid's every 5 weeks. Coding Grid's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Coding Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mad Func sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Coding Grid against 5.0 for Mad Func. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Coding Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, Mad Func every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coding Grid | Mad Func |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Similesoft | Gina De La Rosa |
Customer experience
Coding Grid
Mad Func
In-app purchases
Coding Grid
- Upgrade to Pro$14.99
Mad Func
- Mad Func Pro$2.997 Days
