Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Code the Robot. Save the Cat

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

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

This game teaches children the fundamentals of coding and logic through engaging puzzles. Players guide a robot to a cat, encountering actions, loops, and conditions. It offers a creative mode for users to design and share their own levels.

Highlights
  • Teaches programming and logic basics
  • Explores actions, loops, and conditions
  • Unlockable levels and new elements
  • Create and share custom maps
  • Content for ages 5 and up
  • No ads
Features
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“Code the Robot. Save the Cat” is a fun and educational game used to learn the basics of programming and logic. Explore actions, loops, functions and conditions. Play and learn, as you unlock levels, you'll also unlock new elements to help develop your logical thinking. Have fun with little bits of humor on the side and meet new friends: the cat and the robot. With "Code the Robot. Save the Cat" you can play and learn freely, without feeling any pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers. Have fun moving the robot forward, spinning it and making moves to reach the cat and save it. But... Are you absolutely sure the cat wants to be saved? Every time you get to the cat he slips away and goes further: you will have to go all the way to solve the mystery. Play on five different islands and dozens of levels with continuously increasing difficulty. CREATE YOUR OWN MAPS AND CHALLENGES! Become an expert programmer and create and share your own levels. Parents and teachers can also create challenges for your children or students. FEATURES • Helps develop logical thinking. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with interfaces that appeal to children. • Dozens of levels distributed on five islands where you work with different programming concepts. • Includes programming concepts such as loops, conditions, functions... • Create levels and share them with other devices. • Content for children ages 5 and up. It's a game for the whole family. Hours of fun. • No ads. ABOUT LEARNY LAND At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Code the Robot. Save the Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kodable Basics at 55% against Code the Robot. Save the Cat's 0%. Kodable Basics also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 38) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Code the Robot. Save the Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Code the Robot. Save the Cat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kodable Basics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 21K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 0% of Code the Robot. Save the Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodable Basics ships an update monthly, Code the Robot. Save the Cat every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kodable Basics versus Code the Robot. Save the Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsCode the Robot. Save the Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better38
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncLearny Land

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

All ratings21,410 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative39.9%

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

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
4 purchases

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

Subscriptions4
  • Learny Land Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Learny Land Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Learny Land Pass - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Learny Land Pass - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code the Robot. Save the Cat free?
Code the Robot. Save the Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Code the Robot. Save the Cat?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Code the Robot. Save the Cat averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Code the Robot. Save the Cat have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Code the Robot. Save the Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Code the Robot. Save the Cat?
Kodable Basics ships an update monthly, and Code the Robot. Save the Cat every 4 months. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code the Robot. Save the Cat on September 18, 2026.

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