Kodable Basics vs Learn Telugu
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.
Learn Telugu
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Telugu Shikho teaches you to speak Telugu the way you actually learn a language: by listening and repeating, not by memorizing a script. Every lesson is built around real spoken Telugu — greetings, family words, numbers, food, shopping, getting around, and the festivals that make Telugu culture what it is (Ugadi, Sankranti, Bathukamma, and more). HOW IT WORKS - Listen to each word or phrase, spoken clearly at normal and slow speed - See it spelled out the easy way (English letters), so you're never stuck trying to read Telugu script first - Practice with quick listening and speaking exercises after every lesson - Record yourself and compare your pronunciation with the model voice - Short conversations show you how phrases are actually used together, not just as a word list WHY SPEAKING FIRST Most people who want to learn Telugu want to talk to family, order food, or get through a trip — not pass a reading test. Telugu Shikho skips the script entirely at first, so you can start having real conversations faster. FEATURES - 25 short lessons across four levels: First Conversations, Family, Daily Life, and Festivals & Fun - Every phrase includes native audio, at normal and slow speed - Speaking practice with your own microphone - Streaks and progress tracking to keep you going - Works offline once installed - No ads, no account required, no data collected Telugu Shikho is part of a small family of spoken-language apps built the same way — Gujarati Shikho and Punjabi Sikho are also available if you're learning more than one Indian language.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Telugu at none against Kodable Basics's 7. 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
Both are free to download. Kodable Basics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Learn Telugu asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kodable Basics | Learn Telugu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SurfScore, Inc | Neetu Singh |
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
Learn Telugu
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
Learn Telugu
No in-app purchases
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