Comparison

Kodable Basics vs Liberty Elem. School District

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

Liberty Elem. School District

Stay informed with the official app for Liberty Elementary School District. Access district news, events, alerts, and important school links. Connect with the district easily through quick contact options.

Highlights
  • District news with search
  • Events calendar
  • District alerts
  • Digital Backpack
  • Quick school links
  • One-tap district contact
Features
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The official app of Liberty Elementary School District in Buckeye and Goodyear, Arizona, for parents, guardians, staff and the community. - District news with search and category filters - Events calendar by week and month, with Add to Calendar - District alerts in the Notifications tab - Digital Backpack of recent district posts - Quick links to school menus, ParentVUE, online payments, enrollment, jobs and more - Call the district office with one tap No account or login needed.

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
Liberty Elem. School District4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liberty Elem. School District at none against Kodable Basics's 7. Liberty Elem. School District also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kodable Basics's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Liberty Elem. School District asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liberty Elem. School District holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kodable Basics versus Liberty Elem. School District: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsLiberty Elem. School District
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncJuicebox Interactive

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

Liberty Elem. School District

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

Liberty Elem. School District

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liberty Elem. School District free?
Liberty Elem. School District is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodable Basics or Liberty Elem. School District?
Liberty Elem. School District is rated higher. Kodable Basics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Liberty Elem. School District averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kodable Basics or Liberty Elem. School District have ads?
Neither Kodable Basics nor Liberty Elem. School District shows ads.

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