Comparison

POP vs Encode

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

Head to head
About

POP

Design interactive app prototypes directly on your mobile device. Create interfaces with a vast library of assets or import your paper sketches. Turn your designs into tappable demos and share them easily.

Highlights
  • Interactive app prototyping
  • Design mode with asset library
  • Import paper sketches
  • Link screens with touch areas
  • Shareable app demos
  • Syncs to web account
Features
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POP lets you create amazing interactive app designs and prototypes on your iPhone or iPad! You can design interfaces using our super-simple design mode, with over 1 million icons, fonts, stock photos and avatars available for you to use thanks to integrations with Unsplash, Iconfinder and Randomuser. Prefer sketching your ideas on paper? We support that too! Just take a snap of your sketches and add them to your project. Once your ready, you can turn your designs, sketches, mockups and wireframes into interactive, tappable app prototypes that allow you to demo your ideas and share with others. How it works: 1. CREATE YOUR PROJECT Select from the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch 2. DESIGN YOUR APP Design your app with our design tool with millions of free stock photos, fonts and icons. Or take photos of your pen and paper sketches! 3. PROTOTYPE Link each screen together using touch areas to form your app demo, add realistic transitions…then press play! 4. SHARE AND COLLABORATE Ready to show the world? You can share prototypes with any device or desktop browser using Email, SMS, Twitter and Facebook. Everything is synced to your Marvel web account too, so you always have access to your prototypes no matter where you are. Some of the worlds most popular startups, tech companies and services start their ideas in POP - ready to join them?

About

Encode

Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized interactive lessons
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Built-in code playground
  • Daily motivation streaks and hearts
  • Certificates of completion
Features
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.

Screenshots

POP4 screens
Encode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POP at none against Encode's 2. POP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Encode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.2K). On price, rating 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. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of POP's written reviews are positive against 89% of Encode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POP ships an update monthly, Encode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
POP versus Encode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPEncode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K6.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBallpark Labs LtdUpskew Pty. Ltd.

Customer experience

POP

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative15.9%

Encode

All ratings6,375 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.4%

Bugs and requests

POP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Encode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
  • Inability to input answers in certain lessons
  • Lesson content not always matching what's asked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
  • Implement progress sync across devices
  • Provide more interactive coding exercises
  • Include audio/voice guidance for lessons

In-app purchases

None

POP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Encode

Subscriptions2
  • Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is POP free?
POP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encode free?
Encode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POP or Encode?
Encode is rated higher. POP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Encode averages 4.8 from 6.4K ratings.
Do POP or Encode have ads?
Encode shows ads; POP does not.
Which is updated more often, POP or Encode?
POP ships an update monthly, and Encode every 2 weeks. Most recently, POP was updated on October 21, 2026 and Encode on October 26, 2026.

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