Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU

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

Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU

This educational game teaches multiplication strategies through engaging gameplay, focusing on conceptual understanding and fact fluency. It helps struggling learners grasp complex concepts using properties like the distributive and commutative. The app supports Response to Intervention programs and aligns with Common Core Math Standards.

Highlights
  • Conceptual understanding of multiplication
  • Fact fluency development
  • Uses distributive and commutative properties
  • Scaffolds learning for struggling students
  • Engaging game-based learning
  • Aligns with Common Core Math Standards
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*Use your premium Teachley account login to unlock the app.* While most multiplication apps focus on drill-based approaches, Mt. Multiplis scaffolds learning to promote conceptual understanding, efficiency with multiplication strategies, and fact fluency. Mt. Multiplis EDU is the school version of an engaging game that teaches multiplication through the commutative and distributive properties. Designed to support Response to Intervention programs, this app gives struggling learners tools to help them access difficult strategies. Linka gets caught in a terrible storm while flying home after a successful treasure hunt. Children help Linka make her way through Mt. Multiplis by building bridges, unlocking treasure, and earning gems. What do teachers think? “Mt. Multiplis is not just focused on getting the answer, but also understanding the process of multiplication and the strategies that kids need to develop. I love how this app supports my students’ thinking in a way no other app does.” - Alana S., K-5 Special Education Teacher “I really like how Mt. Multiplis combines the area model and the number line. It’s helped my students demonstrate their understanding across representations.” - Yvette B., 3rd grade teacher Addresses multiple state standards. These standards expect third graders to use the distributive property when multiplying (3.OA.B.5): “Knowing that 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 2 = 16, one can find 8 × 7 as 8 × (5 + 2) = (8 × 5) + (8 × 2) = 40 + 16 = 56.” Mt. Multiplis is designed to make this complex content more approachable and fun for kids. Students can think strategically, seeing how 7 x 8 is the same as 5 groups of 8 plus 2 more groups of 8. About Teachley: Teachley, LLC is an award-winning edtech company founded by expert teachers with PhDs in cognitive science and funded by the U.S. Department of Education and National Science Foundation. Teachley is transforming teaching and learning by using app data to help schools and districts drive instruction and target interventions. Based on cognitive science research, Teachley’s apps focus on teaching important strategies shown to improve learning within fun and engaging games. www.teachley.com *This app was made possible by the Federal Department of Education, with funding provided by the Institute of Education Sciences’ SBIR program.

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU at none against Kodable Basics's 7. Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kodable Basics's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) 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. Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kodable Basics versus Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsTeachley Mt. Multiplis EDU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better1
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 MB639 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncTeachley

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

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

Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU free?
Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU?
Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU?
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU every 3 months. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on October 26, 2026 and Teachley Mt. Multiplis EDU on October 15, 2026.

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