Comparison

i vs Coding Grid

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

Head to head
About

i

This app is an interpreted programming language designed for educational purposes, focusing on functional programming capabilities. It allows users to test calculations, recursion, and array usage, serving as a teaching tool rather than for developing full applications.

Highlights
  • Functional programming
  • Global and local variables
  • Polish notation calculations
  • Recursive testing
  • Array usage
  • Interpreted language
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LOGO was created in 1967 for educational use, is a computer programming language with functional programming capability. This version of LOGO is an interpreted language, but isn't a lite version. Functional programming with global and local variables is implemented. You can test calculations with polish notation, test recursively, and use arrays. LOGO is not a language for programming a real application, instead it is a teaching language.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Code in native languages
  • VisualL programming language
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • AI teacher (Pro exclusive)
  • Beginner-friendly path
  • Skills transition to text-based languages
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Coding Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coding Grid at Free against i's $4.99. Coding Grid also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Coding Grid is free to download; i costs $4.99 up front. Coding Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 7 months, Coding Grid every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
i versus Coding Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCoding Grid
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCROMBEZ EmmanuelSimilesoft

Customer experience

i

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Coding Grid

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Coding Grid

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$14.99

Questions

Is i free?
i costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coding Grid free?
Coding Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or Coding Grid have ads?
Neither i nor Coding Grid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Coding Grid?
i ships an update every 7 months, and Coding Grid every 5 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on June 24, 2026 and Coding Grid on June 11, 2026.

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