Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Teachley Fractions Boost 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 Fractions Boost EDU

This educational game uses a 3D racing format to help 3rd-5th graders understand fractions. Students race through a futuristic world, interacting with number lines and fraction tunnels. It includes mini-lessons, assessments, and customizable tracks to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • 3D racing gameplay
  • Fraction and number line representation
  • Mini-lessons and scaffolds
  • Built-in assessments and quizzes
  • Customizable race tracks
  • Ship customization with coins
Features
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Teachley Fractions Boost EDU is the school version of an exciting 3D racing game that helps 3rd-5th grade students gain conceptual understanding of fractions and represent them on a number line. Students race through a futuristic game world, driving through number line checkpoints and fraction tunnels. This engaging game, designed by teachers, covers all of 3rd grade fractions standards, including comparison and equivalence. Mini-lessons and powerful scaffolds deepen students’ knowledge of fractions. Teachley Fractions Boost features built-in assessments and pop-up quizzes that make it easy to see student growth over time. Teachers can create levels aligned with their lesson plans and send them to their class. Students can build their own race tracks to challenge their classmates, adding hours of fun fractions practice. To increase motivation, students earn coins to customize their ships. This app will transform the way students learn and conceptualize fractions! Aligned with all 3rd grade Common Core fractions standards and other state standards, including: 3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2a, 3.NF.A.3b, 3.NF.A.3c, and 3.NF.A.2b Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line. 3.NF.A.3d Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size. 3.NF.A.3a Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number line. TEKS - 2.3.A-B, 3.3.A-C, 3.3F-H 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 with funding provided by the National Science Foundation.

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Teachley Fractions Boost EDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kodable Basics and Teachley Fractions Boost EDU both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Teachley Fractions Boost EDU's written reviews are positive against 55% of Kodable Basics's. Teachley Fractions Boost EDU also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Kodable Basics's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Fractions Boost EDU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kodable Basics against 4.7 for Teachley Fractions Boost EDU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Teachley Fractions Boost EDU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, Teachley Fractions Boost EDU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kodable Basics versus Teachley Fractions Boost EDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsTeachley Fractions Boost EDU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
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 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncTeachley

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

All ratings21,468 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative40.0%

Teachley Fractions Boost EDU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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 Fractions Boost 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 Fractions Boost EDU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teachley Fractions Boost EDU free?
Teachley Fractions Boost EDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Teachley Fractions Boost EDU?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Teachley Fractions Boost EDU averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Teachley Fractions Boost EDU have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Teachley Fractions Boost EDU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Teachley Fractions Boost EDU?
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Teachley Fractions Boost EDU fortnightly. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on October 30, 2026 and Teachley Fractions Boost EDU on October 24, 2026.

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