CodingKids vs SAM Root
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. CodingKids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAM Root asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
CodingKids ships an update every 9 days, SAM Root monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodingKids | SAM Root |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (20 ratings) | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeyondApp Co., Ltd | SAM Labs |
Customer experience
CodingKids
SAM Root
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
CodingKids
- Donate to support AppCraft$0.99
SAM Root
No in-app purchases









