Comparison

CodeBrew for Schools vs Stug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CodeBrew for Schools

Features
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Introducing CodeBrew for Schools: Your Java IDE for the classroom iPad! CodeBrew brings the power of Java programming to your iPads, making it easier than ever to teach and learn coding in schools. CodeBrew is a simple, effective tool for building real-world programming skills. Code in Java 17, Anytime, Anywhere CodeBrew runs Java 17 directly on iPads—no internet required. This offline capability ensures uninterrupted coding sessions, perfect for classrooms, homework assignments, or coding clubs. Teach Creativity with Game Development CodeBrew’s custom graphics framework lets students experiment with coding and create simple games. It’s an engaging way to introduce programming concepts and spark creativity in the classroom. Jumpstart Learning with Example Projects CodeBrew includes a collection of example projects, offering a practical starting point for students of all skill levels. These examples are designed to make programming approachable and relatable. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates The Terms of Service apply: https://astrobeats.net/tos.html

About

Stug

This app uses engaging gameplay and friendly characters to help children practice speech skills. It offers structured activities, personalized goals, and real-time feedback to build communication confidence through play.

Highlights
  • Letter world levels
  • Daily speech activities
  • Structured journey mode
  • Free-form playground
  • AI speech tutor
  • Reward system
Features
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Meet Stug, the speech companion your child will actually want to use! Stug is a speech practice app for kids that turns practice into play. Guided by Stug the turtle and his sidekicks, your child explores letter worlds, takes on daily challenges, and earns rewards, all while practicing the sounds, words, and sentences they're working on. Features: - Adventure: 26 letter worlds and 130 levels, from A to Z - Daily Activities: a Word of the Day and fresh challenges every day - Mini Games: five games for even more speech practice - Playground: choose the sounds and practice freely, at word, phrase or sentence level - Talk with Stug: a friendly AI companion to chat with, unlocked with the Parent PIN - Mini Mart: unlock outfits, skins, and sidekicks with Credits earned by practicing - XP, streaks, and achievements to keep motivation up - Three age modes: 2 to 5, 6 to 9, and 10+ Works with your child's SLP If your child's speech-language pathologist uses Stug Connect, you can choose to share your child's practice with them. They can assign practice that shows up in the app, and you can tell them how each try sounded. Sharing is optional, requires a parent's verification, and never includes voice recordings. Made for kids, safe for families Stug is free with no ads. Speech recognition runs on the device, and your child's voice is never recorded or uploaded. Stug is made to support professional speech therapy, not replace it. It's a way to keep practice going at home between sessions. Whether your child is working on a tricky sound or building confidence one word at a time, Stug turns practice into play! Download Stug YSC and let the adventure begin!

Screenshots

CodeBrew for Schools4 screens
Stug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stug at Free against CodeBrew for Schools's $24.99. Stug also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). CodeBrew for Schools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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

Stug is free to download; CodeBrew for Schools costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeBrew for Schools ships an update every 2 months, Stug every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeBrew for Schools versus Stug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeBrew for SchoolsStug
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulius NaeumannJDIV Studios LLC

In-app purchases

None

CodeBrew for Schools

No in-app purchases

None

Stug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeBrew for Schools free?
CodeBrew for Schools costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stug free?
Stug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CodeBrew for Schools or Stug have ads?
Neither CodeBrew for Schools nor Stug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeBrew for Schools or Stug?
CodeBrew for Schools ships an update every 2 months, and Stug every 9 days. Most recently, CodeBrew for Schools was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stug on October 6, 2026.

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