Kodable Basics vs LoopoMini
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.
LoopoMini
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LoopoMini turns your child's daily routine into a beautiful, color-coded clock they can actually understand. Instead of telling your child "we leave in 10 minutes" — they can see exactly where they are in the day, what's coming next, and how much time is left. Less negotiating. More calm. WHY PARENTS LOVE LOOPOMINI Visual clock face — color-coded segments for each activity make the schedule easy to read at a glance, even for pre-readers Now & Up Next — always shows the current activity and what's coming right after, so kids always know where they are in the day Full day timeline — a scrollable list of every activity with gaps clearly marked, so nothing feels like a surprise Day to night sky — the background shifts naturally from dawn to dusk to night, helping kids feel the rhythm of the day Gentle chimes — soft sounds mark transitions between activities (can be turned off) PIN lock — let kids view the schedule but not edit it Syncs across your devices — your schedule is automatically backed up and synced via iCloud, so it's always up to date on every device WORKS FOR EVERY FAMILY Set different schedules for weekdays and weekends. Add one-time events for special days. Works on iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape — the clock scales beautifully to any screen size. No ads. No accounts. No personal data collected. Your schedule syncs privately across your own devices via iCloud — just a calm, clear routine your child can follow anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoopoMini at none against Kodable Basics's 7. Kodable Basics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. LoopoMini asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kodable Basics ships an update every 3 weeks, LoopoMini monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kodable Basics | LoopoMini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SurfScore, Inc | Andrii Zavadetskyi |
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
LoopoMini
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
LoopoMini
No in-app purchases
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