Comparison

CodingKids vs SAM Root

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

SAM Root

Learn programming through interactive robotics with three progressive coding levels, from graphical blocks to Python 3. Control robots in real-time or test your code with a built-in 3D simulator.

Highlights
  • Three progressive coding levels
  • Graphical blocks to Python 3
  • Real-time robot control
  • Built-in 3D simulator
  • Seamless level switching
  • Bluetooth robot pairing
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SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.

Screenshots

CodingKids4 screens
SAM Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SAM Root at 3.8 against CodingKids's 2.2. SAM Root also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (46% vs 35%). CodingKids's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SAM Root holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of CodingKids's written reviews are positive against 46% of SAM Root's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodingKids ships an update every 9 days, SAM Root monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CodingKids versus SAM Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodingKidsSAM Root
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (20 ratings)3.8 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2042 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyondApp Co., LtdSAM Labs

Customer experience

CodingKids

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

SAM Root

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

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

SAM Root

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodingKids

One-time1
  • Donate to support AppCraft$0.99
None

SAM Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodingKids free?
CodingKids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAM Root free?
SAM Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodingKids or SAM Root?
SAM Root is rated higher. CodingKids averages 2.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SAM Root averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.
Do CodingKids or SAM Root have ads?
Neither CodingKids nor SAM Root shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodingKids or SAM Root?
CodingKids ships an update every 9 days, and SAM Root monthly. Most recently, CodingKids was updated on September 18, 2026 and SAM Root on September 22, 2026.

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