Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Y2Sum

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

Y2Sum

Features
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Turn YouTube into knowledge you can actually keep. Y2Sum is an AI YouTube summarizer built for studying, work, and research. It turns long videos into clear summaries, key takeaways, and timestamped highlights in seconds, so you can save time and understand more without losing context. Go beyond summary with tools built for learning and reuse: • Flashcards to study key ideas • Quizzes to test understanding • Mind maps to visualize concepts • Chat to ask follow-up questions about any video • Micro-podcasts to listen on the go Y2Sum also helps you build a personal knowledge library from the videos you already watch: • Subscribe to YouTube channels and get fresh summaries automatically • Explore a personalized For You feed • Save notes and organize collections • Revisit important ideas later instead of losing them in watch history FREE • Instant AI video summaries • Curated public feed • Transcript downloads (TXT, SRT, VTT) • Bookmarks • 11 summary languages STUDIO • YouTube channel subscriptions and For You feed • Micro-podcast generation • AI Flashcard Maker • AI Quiz Generator • AI Mind Map Generator • Chat about any video • Personal Notes Library • Daily Email Digest • Composer with 28 AI writing tools • CSV and JSON exports Available on iOS, web, and Chrome extension. Summaries are AI-generated and may not capture every detail, so always refer to the original video for full accuracy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Y2Sum4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kodable Basics and Y2Sum are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Y2Sum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kodable Basics versus Y2Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsY2Sum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncNatanael Silva

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

Y2Sum

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
2 purchases

Y2Sum

Subscriptions2
  • Studio$4.991 Month
  • Y2Sum Studio (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y2Sum free?
Y2Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodable Basics or Y2Sum have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Y2Sum shows ads.

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