Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Thinkrolls

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

Thinkrolls

This app offers over 3000 interactive games and activities designed to boost reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving skills in children aged 2-8. It provides a fun and educational experience, fostering a passion for math and science through engaging play.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 logic puzzles, games, and activities
  • Coloring activities
  • Problem-solving and arcade-style games
  • Character creation tools
  • Math and brain challenge games
  • Drag & drop game creation
  • Learning to code activities
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Unleash your child's inner genius with Thinkrolls, the award-winning learning app for kids aged 2-8! With over 3000 interactive games and activities, Thinkrolls offers the perfect blend of fun and education, like never seen before. Through the power of play, your child will develop reasoning skills, express their creativity, cultivate a passion for math and science, and develop their natural curiosity. Thinkrolls is more than an educational app, it's a toolbox for life! - Fun, Safe, Easy - 100% Ad-Free - Quality screen time you’ll feel good about - Try it FREE LOVED BY APPLE * Apple's Editors' Choice * * App Store App Of The Day * * Great Apps Released This Year * * Must-have Apps For iPad * * The Essentials * * New Apps We Love * KEY FEATURES • Over 3000 logic puzzles, games, and activities • Includes Thinkrolls Kings & Queens and Thinkrolls Space, expanded with new puzzles! • Coloring activities • Practice problem solving with fun, arcade-style games • Create your own playable characters • Play fun math games and smart brain challenges • Numbers, shapes, patterns, sequencing, sorting, and more • Create your own fun games with drag & drop • Safely share your games with our moderated community* • Solve puzzles created by other kids* • Learning to code has never been so fun! • No reading or coding skills required • Kid-friendly and safe. Designed for independent play. • Ideal for ages 2-8 • Adaptive learning—grows with your child • Supports 6 player profiles • New content added regularly • Play anywhere, no WiFi needed • No ads. No in-app purchases for subscribers *Shared puzzles are moderated by our team A GROWING COLLECTION OF GAMES Logic, arcade-style puzzles Thinkrolls Kings & Queens (plus new puzzles) Thinkrolls Space (plus new puzzles) Art Station Memory games Balance The Bugs Find the Odd One Out Hide & Seek Spot The Difference Brush & Count With Sparkle Chef Teddy's Math Kitchen Yummy! What's Next Toy Tidy-Up Food For Thought Pirates Code Smoothie Shop Pop The Balloons Logic Lab Community Puzzles ...and more! A TOOLBOX FOR LIFE • Math • Science • STEM • Logical thinking • Problem-solving • Memory, focus, attention • Creativity and self-expression • Inventiveness • Resilience • Confidence LOVED BY PARENTS “I am shocked at how clever my 5yr old is proving to be.” “Our 5 year old loves this and it’s amazing to watch his gears turning as he solves harder and harder challenges.” “Thank you for showing me what my son is capable of!” MEDIA & AWARDS Apple's Editors' Choice Mom’s Choice Gold Award Editor’s Choice Children’s Technology Review 5 Star Certified by the Educational App Store - "Parents will feel the time spent on it is constructively used." 5 stars - Common Sense Media - “A delightful app that will captivate and continuously challenge kids, encouraging them to think outside the box!” “Best Apps For Kids 2021”, “Best For Coding Puzzles” - Parents.com - “Your child won't realize they are basically in physics class”. FOR SCHOOLS Thinkrolls: School Edition is also available for schools or parents that prefer a lifetime purchase. Special discounts apply to bulk purchases. Visit avokiddo.com/educators SUBSCRIPTION - Try 7 days for FREE! - 2 subscription options—monthly & annual - Use your subscription on any device registered with your Apple ID - Share your subscription with family members by creating an Avokiddo account - The price of the selected plan will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the trial period if offered. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings PRIVACY & SAFETY Avokiddo is committed to protecting your privacy. The app is COPPA & GDPR compliant and is safe for kids. Privacy policy: avokiddo.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: avokiddo.com/terms

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Thinkrolls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kodable Basics at 4.7 against Thinkrolls's 4.4. Thinkrolls's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 and Thinkrolls sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 16K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Kodable Basics's written reviews are positive against 65% of Thinkrolls'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, Thinkrolls every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kodable Basics versus Thinkrolls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsThinkrolls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.4 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews65.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better16K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB919 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncAVOKIDDO

Customer experience

Kodable Basics

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

Thinkrolls

All ratings15,762 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Kodable Basics

From 22K 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

Thinkrolls

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Helps develop problem-solving and logic skills
  • 🥰 Children love the characters and customization options
  • 🏆 Puzzles and levels selected for community recognition

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model is expensive for some users
  • 🔒 Difficulty sharing subscription across multiple devices
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Limited free content, paywall for full access

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

Thinkrolls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Incompatibility with older iOS devices
  • Confusing or non-functional in-app support/contact options

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Improve cross-device syncing and sharing of progress
  • Expand free content and trial period
  • Add more customization and level creation options

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
2 purchases

Thinkrolls

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thinkrolls free?
Thinkrolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Thinkrolls?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Thinkrolls averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Thinkrolls have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Thinkrolls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodable Basics or Thinkrolls?
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thinkrolls every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kodable Basics was updated on October 28, 2026 and Thinkrolls on October 28, 2026.

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