Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Wonder for Dash

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

Head to head
About

Kodable Basics

This app teaches children aged 4-10 foundational computer science concepts through engaging, game-based activities. It helps kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding them through mazes and allowing them to create their own games. The curriculum is designed to transition from basic logic to writing real code.

Highlights
  • Game-based learning approach
  • Develops critical thinking
  • Teaches coding concepts
  • Builds foundational computer science skills
  • Creative activities
  • Seasonal events
Features
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The coding curriculum used in over 50% of U.S. elementary schools, now at home! Kids go from solving their first maze at age 4 to writing real JavaScript by 5th grade, through games they actually ask to play. LOVED BY KIDS, TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS Rated 4.7 stars by 21,000+ families. Over 25 million downloads. Built with elementary teachers for more than a decade, and aligned to Common Core and CSTA standards, the same curriculum kids use in class. WHAT KIDS LEARN Ages 4-6 (no reading required): sequencing, patterns, and problem-solving through maze puzzles. This is the logic underneath all programming. Ages 7-10: conditions, loops, functions, and variables, leading to real typed JavaScript Every level builds critical thinking they'll use far beyond the screen MORE THAN LESSONS Kids design their own characters, build and share their own games, and jump into seasonal events. Creativity keeps them coming back long after the lesson ends. USING KODABLE AT SCHOOL? Sign in with your school account and your child's progress comes home with them. Some class content carries over free; Kodable Pro unlocks the full library at home. BUILT FOR FAMILIES No ads. Ever. Works offline for road trips, flights, and waiting rooms Designed to meet the strict privacy standards schools require TEACHERS: A complete K-5 STEM curriculum with 80+ scripted lesson plans and Google Classroom, Clever, and roster integrations is available at kodable.com. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Wonder for Dash

This app introduces children aged 8 and up to coding through interactive challenges and creative play with robots. It features a picture-based language and guided adventures to teach programming concepts. Users can create their own inventions and transfer code directly to the robots.

Highlights
  • Picture-based coding language
  • Over 50 guided challenges
  • Robotic adventures in various environments
  • Transform robot capabilities
  • Free Play mode for custom inventions
  • Code transfer to robots
Features
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Wonder makes robotics as delightful as finger painting. With a picture-based coding language and guided challenges, Wonder lets kids ages 8 and up explore robotics on their own – and have a blast doing it. A FRESH NEW LOOK The redesigned main menu puts everything one tap away: - Scroll Quest – multiple guided coding adventures, from first steps to tricky puzzles - Free Play – an open coding canvas for your own inventions CODING ADVENTURES WITH DASH Travel through the African Grasslands, the Arctic Wilderness and even Outer Space to uncover new ideas for your robot. Transform Dash into a ferocious lion, dodge asteroids together, play a game of Marco Polo, and much more. Every challenge introduces a new coding concept – sequences, events, loops, conditions and variables – through play. CREATE YOUR OWN INVENTIONS When you're ready, jump into Free Play and build anything you can imagine. Once your program is finished, transfer it to Dash – the next time you turn Dash on, it runs your code without being connected to an iPhone or iPad. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Turn on Dash and enable Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open Wonder and connect to Dash from the main menu. 3. Update your robot when prompted. The update brings new sounds, personality and abilities and may take up to 10 minutes. 4. Start with Challenges to learn the basics, then explore Free Play. PRAISE FOR WONDER "Thoroughly absorbing." – The New York Times "Both kids begged me to take out the robots and start playing with them again." – Business Insider SAFE FOR KIDS Wonder contains no third-party advertising and does not collect personal information. For details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. ABOUT WONDER WORKSHOP Wonder Workshop creates award-winning educational robots and apps that make learning to code meaningful and fun. Founded in 2012 by three parents, Wonder Workshop is now part of MORAVIA Education. We play-test with children throughout development to make sure every experience is frustration-free and fun. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you at https://help.makewonder.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.makewonder.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.makewonder.com/TOS

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Wonder for Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wonder for Dash at none against Kodable Basics's 7. Wonder for Dash also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 55%). Kodable Basics's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kodable Basics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Wonder for Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kodable Basics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 21K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 69% of Wonder for Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, Wonder for Dash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kodable Basics versus Wonder for Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsWonder for Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.3 (473 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better473
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB455 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncMORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o.

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

All ratings21,468 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative40.1%

Wonder for Dash

All ratings473 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

Kodable Basics

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Fun and educational coding game
  • 👍 Helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • 🚀 Engaging for kids of various ages
  • 🎨 Ability to create custom characters and games

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model with high costs
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Misleading trial period and automatic subscription
  • 📉 Declining quality and value over time

Wonder for Dash

From 473 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for programming robots
  • 🚀 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Allows transferring programs to robots
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Teaches coding and logic skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

Bugs and requests

Kodable Basics

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access app after subscription cancellation
  • Persistent crashes at certain levels or stages
  • Syncing and progress issues across devices
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content and levels
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Customization options for parents/teachers
  • Better customer support and communication

Wonder for Dash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to run certain programs
  • Bluetooth connection frequently drops
  • Incorrect Bluetooth status detection
  • Certain features and commands not working as expected
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more robots and accessories support
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Implement a user profile system
  • Add more advanced programming features
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity and reliability

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Kodable Basics

Subscriptions2
  • Kodable Monthly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Kodable Yearly Plan7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3-day Parent TrialFree
  • Fuzzes to Support Computer Science$4.99
  • Pre-Trial Parent Plan$19.99
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  • Parent Plan$29.99
  • Kodable Lifetime Plan$199.99
None

Wonder for Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wonder for Dash free?
Wonder for Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Wonder for Dash?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Wonder for Dash averages 4.3 from 473 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Wonder for Dash have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Wonder for Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Wonder for Dash?
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wonder for Dash every 3 months. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on October 19, 2026 and Wonder for Dash on October 16, 2026.

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