Kodable Basics vs SpriteBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Game-based learning approach
- Develops critical thinking
- Teaches coding concepts
- Builds foundational computer science skills
- Creative activities
- Seasonal events
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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.
SpriteBox
This app combines puzzle-platformer gameplay with coding education. Players guide a character through worlds by programming instructions, learning concepts like sequencing, debugging, and loops. It offers both icon-based and real Swift syntax modes.
- Puzzle-platformer gameplay
- Icon-based coding
- Real Swift syntax mode
- Sequencing commands
- Debugging logic
- Looping constructs
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Run and jump into coding! SpriteBox is a unique puzzle-platformer; a mix of exploration and learning to code. By giving Sprite programs of instructions to follow, you can advance through unique worlds and help free Sprite's bottled-up friends. During your adventure, you'll learn to sequence commands, change parameters, debug faulty logic, and use simple to complex loops to solve problems. Once comfortable with Icon-based coding, you can choose to play SpriteBox using real Swift syntax. A completely new take based on Blockly's design, Swift mode look like real code... because it is real code! Using a preset list of commands created specifically to be interacted with on mobile, you can explore how Swift code both looks and acts in the real world. SpriteBox comes with 20 puzzles to solve, and 150 stars to collect. Are you up for the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kodable Basics at 4.7 against SpriteBox's 3.7. Kodable Basics also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 63). SpriteBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Kodable Basics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. SpriteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kodable Basics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 21K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 71% of SpriteBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Kodable Basics | SpriteBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 3.7 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 70.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SurfScore, Inc | SpriteBox LLC |
Customer experience
Kodable Basics
SpriteBox
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
SpriteBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kodable Basics
- Kodable Monthly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Kodable Yearly Plan7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- 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
SpriteBox
No in-app purchases
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