# Bee vs Code Land

The clearest difference is rating: Code Land at 4.5 against Bee's 3.7. Code Land also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 47). Bee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Code Land holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Land has 1.6K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Bee's written reviews are positive against 65% of Code Land's.

Bee ships an update every 4 months, Code Land every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee | Code Land |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-bot/id500131639/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 821 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TTS Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/500131642) | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-bot/id500131639)

This app allows children to practice directional language and programming sequences. It's designed for enjoyable gameplay, helping to expand computer science lessons and other curriculum areas for young learners.

**Highlights:** Directional language practice, Programming sequences, Forward, backward, left, right turns, Curriculum expansion, Optimized for game play, Suitable for ages 4+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Great for teaching coding fundamentals
- 👶 Age-appropriate for young learners
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 📚 Educational value for schools
- 🐝 Cute and appealing character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ❌ Controls don't respond as expected
- 🔄 Directional input issues (left/right reversed)
- ⏱️ Game pace too fast for some users
- 😕 Confusing rotation mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when reaching level objectives (flower, eggs)
- App crashes on level 2 and level 3
- Controls unresponsive - pressing buttons twice executes wrong commands
- Directional controls inverted or reversed
- App closes unexpectedly on iPadOS

**Requested features**

- New levels (Space, Disco, Dinosaur, Eco themes) - long awaited
- Home/Reset button to return bee to starting position
- Display code chain/command sequence on screen
- Ability to edit and correct programming mistakes
- More challenging levels for older age groups


### Code Land

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692)

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

**Highlights:** Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions), Develop logical thinking and problem-solving, Hundreds of challenges across various worlds, Offline play supported, Child-friendly interface, Content for ages 4+, Supports multiple users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription to Code Land | $9.99 | per month |
| Code Land premium. Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Code Land + All Learny Land apps | $59.99 | per year |
| Code Land Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 💻 Helpful for learning coding
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
- 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Limited free trial period
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound issues
- 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- In-app purchases not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to create own games
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More age-appropriate content for older kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bee free?

Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Land free?

Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bee or Code Land?

Code Land is rated higher. Bee averages 3.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Code Land averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Bee or Code Land have ads?

Neither Bee nor Code Land shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bee or Code Land?

Bee ships an update every 4 months, and Code Land every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bee was updated on June 9, 2026 and Code Land on September 23, 2026.

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