Comparison

Move the Turtle vs Code Land

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

Head to head
About

Move the Turtle

This app introduces children aged 5 and up to programming fundamentals through interactive challenges and rewards. It teaches core coding concepts like loops, procedures, and variables in a fun, visual environment, empowering kids with 21st-century skills.

Highlights
  • Learn programming basics
  • Interactive challenges
  • Rewards system
  • Teaches loops, procedures, variables
  • Create own programs
  • Visual graphic environment
Features
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Unlock your child's potential and introduce them to the exciting world of programming with 'Move the Turtle' - the app trusted by parents and educators worldwide. Our fun and easy-to-use platform empowers kids with 21st century skills, helping them learn to code and prepare for a bright future! *** Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award _______________________________________________ "I highly recommend it for all kids, whether or not they want to get into programming. The kind of thinking required to solve the tasks in the app is important for everyone to learn, for every field of study." -- Wired.com / Geek Dad "Are you a computer geek that loves programming or are you a classroom teacher instructing on such skills as angles, measurement and two dimensional geometry? If you answered yes to either these, then you have come to the right educational app" -- IEAR.org "I spent my formative tech-years trundling a robo-turtle around the floor while learning the Logo programming language. Now there's an app for that, although in this case the turtle is virtual" -- The Guardian _______________________________________________ *** Move the Turtle teaches children (ages 5+) the basics of programming (yes, we do mean coding!) *** Challenges and rewards keep children (with parents' assistance) & teenagers (on their own) engaged! -----------------------------------   Do you remember the Logo programming language? A friendly Turtle will introduce your child step by step to the basic concepts of programming in a colourful graphic environment. Who knows, maybe your child will be the next outstanding programmer!   By completing the tasks, one after another, your child learns: *** how to plan complex activities composed of simple elements *** how to reuse previously completed work *** how to use graphics, spatial orientation and sound in programming   Your child will also become familiar with the notions of loops, procedures, variables and conditional instructions.   Programming is about more than completing tasks, it is also about implementing your own ideas using your imagination. With this in mind we give you the opportunity to create your own programs from scratch or based on our inspiring examples. ----- Website: https://movetheturtle.com/ Our new math app: https://correctresult.app/

About

Code Land

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
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Code Land is an educational app that teaches coding to children by playing games. With activities spanning skill and reading comprehension levels, children can learn basic skills such as science, programming, logic, problem solving, and more. Code Land is accessible to everyone! All of our games and activities are specially designed and adapted to fit the level and abilities of each child. From visual games where you don't even need to know how to read, to advanced programming multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone. All games are designed to be fun and educational. They are set in a variety of situations, such as setting up a factory or getting out of a maze, all designed to appeal to users. Play and learn freely without pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers with Code Land and the Learny Land suite of games. FEATURES: • Learn key coding concepts such as loops, sequences, actions, conditions, and events. • Develop logical thinking and problem solving skills • Hundreds of challenges spread across various worlds and themes. • No downloadable content means it’s easy to play offline. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with child-friendly interfaces. • Content for everyone with no limiting stereotypes. • Content for 4 years old and up. • Supports multiple users. • No ads, no data collection. • No written communication between players or with other people. • No commitments or inconveniences; cancel at any time. • New content added regularly. SUBSCRIPTION: • Download and try the app for free, without any commitment. • The full, unlimited version works through a subscription model. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused part of a free trial period, if offered, will be lost when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. ABOUT LEARNY LAND: At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy: We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us: We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Move the Turtle4 screens
Code Land4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Code Land at Free against Move the Turtle's $3.99. Code Land also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Move the Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On 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

Code Land is free to download; Move the Turtle costs $3.99 up front. Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Move the Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Land holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Land has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Move the Turtle's written reviews are positive against 66% of Code Land's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Move the Turtle ships an update every 6 months, Code Land every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Move the Turtle versus Code Land: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMove the TurtleCode Land
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB821 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrzysztof Haft-SzatynskiLearny Land

Customer experience

Move the Turtle

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative10.5%

Code Land

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

Move the Turtle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Code Land

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Move the Turtle

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Code Land

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription to Code Land$9.991 Month
  • Code Land premium. Annual7 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$59.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Move the Turtle free?
Move the Turtle costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Land free?
Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Move the Turtle or Code Land?
Code Land is rated higher. Move the Turtle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Code Land averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Move the Turtle or Code Land have ads?
Neither Move the Turtle nor Code Land shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Move the Turtle or Code Land?
Move the Turtle ships an update every 6 months, and Code Land every 3 weeks. Most recently, Move the Turtle was updated on October 11, 2026 and Code Land on October 10, 2026.

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