Comparison

Kodable Basics vs DevMonkey

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

DevMonkey

Features
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DevMonkey teaches web development by helping you change real pages from your first lesson. Work through 220 focused lessons across HTML, CSS, responsive design, JavaScript and DOM interaction. Every concept is paired with a practical activity: predict what the browser will do, fix a bug, reorder code, fill a gap or build the solution yourself. WRITE CODE AND SEE IT LIVE Edit HTML, CSS and JavaScript in a native coding workspace, then inspect the page in a real WebKit preview. DevMonkey checks the document the browser actually built, so feedback connects directly to the result on screen. BUILD A PORTFOLIO Start with one free playground project or choose from 10 substantial capstones, including a portfolio, landing page, gallery, quiz, todo app, restaurant site, invitation, product documentation, habit tracker and data dashboard. Pro projects export as standard ZIP files that open in any modern browser. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Short review sessions schedule HTML, CSS and JavaScript concepts for practice. Track lesson progress, XP and your learning streak without creating an account. LEARN ANYWHERE The complete curriculum, reference library, code runner and lesson checker work offline. Your code and progress stay on your device. DevMonkey has no ads, analytics, tracking or social feed. FREE TO START HTML Foundations includes 48 lessons and one playground project at no cost. DevMonkey Pro unlocks 172 additional lessons, all 10 capstones, unlimited projects and ZIP export. Choose monthly, annual or lifetime access. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in App Store account settings. Whether you are writing your first tag or building an interactive page, DevMonkey gives you a private place to learn, experiment and ship something real. SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lukekevinmclaughlin.com/privacy

Screenshots

Kodable Basics4 screens
DevMonkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kodable Basics at 15.0 against DevMonkey's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 DevMonkey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kodable Basics versus DevMonkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodable BasicsDevMonkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncLuke Mclaughlin

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

DevMonkey

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
3 purchases

DevMonkey

Subscriptions2
  • DevMonkey Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • DevMonkey Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • DevMonkey Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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