Comparison

CodingKids vs VEXcode IQ

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

Head to head
About

CodingKids

This app teaches children to create their own games and interactive e-books in a single day. It offers features like text-to-speech, voice recognition, translation, and MIDI sound support, along with math coordinate tools. It's designed for kids to learn actual coding principles through hands-on game development.

Highlights
  • Game creation in one day
  • Interactive e-book builder
  • Text-to-Speech and Voice Recognition
  • Multi-language translation
  • MIDI sound support
  • Math coordinates and functions
Features
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Learn how to make your own game in one day!!! Most powerful Coding App on iPad. You can really make real games in no minutes. Example game includes - 1to50 puzzle game, - Meteor classic arcade game - Bricks - Arkanoid clone - Simon game - Room Escape - and more You can also make Interactive e-book by using features like - Text To Speech (Many languages) - Voice Recognition (Many languages) - Translation (Many languages) You can also make MIDI app by using built-in MIDI sound supports. We also supports math coordinates and functions to help kids to experiment math by coding. We learn actual coding class for KIDS in South Korea for more than 3 years. We always upgrade and upgrade from real class kids' reactions. We may not be perfect, but we are trying everyday to improve this app to help your learn how to code games and apps. See https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5tB-ArPRmPgHVJu-lHJFwyq6KEX4-CMg

About

VEXcode IQ

This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Consistent across Blocks and Text
  • Robot drivetrain control blocks
  • Device manager for robot setup
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Example projects for learning
  • Multilingual block support
Features
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From elementary school through college, VEXcode is a coding environment that meets students at their level. The intuitive layout of VEXcode allows students to get started quickly and easily. VEXcode is consistent across Blocks and Text, across VEX IQ and VEX V5. As students progress from elementary, middle, and high school, they never have to learn a different blocks, code, or toolbar interface. As a result, students can focus on creating with technology, not trying to navigate a new layout. Drive Forward is the new Hello World We all know that robots attract kids to learn. VEX Robotics and VEXcode are providing opportunities for students of all ages to participate in learning the code that makes these robots work. VEX makes computer science come to life through collaborations, hands-on projects, and engaging experiences. From classrooms to competitions, VEXcode helps to create the next generation of innovators. Drag. Drop. Drive. VEXcode Blocks is the perfect platform for those new to coding. Students use the simple drag and drop interface to create functioning programs. Each block's purpose can easily be identified using the visual cues like its shape, color, and label. We've designed VEXcode Blocks to allow those who are new to robotics to get their robot up and running faster. Now, students can focus on being creative and learning computer science concepts, not stuck trying to figure out the interface. More accessible than ever VEXcode even helps across language barriers, allowing student to read blocks and comment programs in their native language. Drag & Drop. Powered by Scratch Blocks. Students and Teachers will feel instantly at home with this familiar environment. Video Tutorials. Grasp concepts faster. Built-in tutorials cover every aspect needed to get up to speed fast. And more tutorials are coming. Help is always there. Getting information on blocks is fast and easy. These resources were written by educators, in a form both teachers and students will grasp quickly. Drivetrain Blocks. A breakthrough in simplicity. From driving forward, making precise turns, setting speed, and stopping precisely, VEXcode makes it easier than ever to control a robot. Setup your VEX robot. Fast. VEXcode's device manager is simple, flexible, and powerful. In no time at all you can setup your robot's drivetrain, controller features, motors, and sensors. 40+ Example projects to choose from. Jumpstart your learning by starting with an existing project, covering every aspect of coding, controlling robots, and learning to use sensors.

Screenshots

CodingKids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VEXcode IQ at 3.7 against CodingKids's 2.2. VEXcode IQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (62% vs 35%). CodingKids's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CodingKids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VEXcode IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VEXcode IQ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of CodingKids's written reviews are positive against 62% of VEXcode IQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodingKids ships an update every 9 days, VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CodingKids versus VEXcode IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodingKidsVEXcode IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (20 ratings)3.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2038 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB892 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyondApp Co., LtdVEX Robotics, Inc.

Customer experience

CodingKids

All ratings20 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative53.2%

VEXcode IQ

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

CodingKids

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to add pictures
  • No 'done' button when creating new scenes
  • Embedded URLs crash the app
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to publish apps to the App Store
  • More tutorials and documentation
  • Pinch-to-zoom and scroll features
  • Group alignment and grouping of objects
  • Import images from photo library

VEXcode IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodingKids

One-time1
  • Donate to support AppCraft$0.99
None

VEXcode IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodingKids free?
CodingKids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VEXcode IQ free?
VEXcode IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodingKids or VEXcode IQ?
VEXcode IQ is rated higher. CodingKids averages 2.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VEXcode IQ averages 3.7 from 38 ratings.
Do CodingKids or VEXcode IQ have ads?
Neither CodingKids nor VEXcode IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodingKids or VEXcode IQ?
CodingKids ships an update every 9 days, and VEXcode IQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, CodingKids was updated on September 18, 2026 and VEXcode IQ on September 28, 2026.

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