Comparison

CodeBrew for Schools vs Dinner Pals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 iPadsβ€”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

Dinner Pals

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Dinner Pals is a visual timer for kids and toddlers that turns dinner, brushing teeth, bath time, tidy up, homework and even road trips into something they'll actually watch. A friendly pal slowly fills with colour as time runs down β€” so little kids can SEE time passing instead of being nagged. Young children can't read clocks, and "ten more minutes" means nothing. A visual countdown timer makes time concrete β€” which is why visual timers are used in classrooms and by occupational therapists, and why parents of kids with ADHD or autism often find them life-changing for transitions. ONE TIMER FOR EVERY ROUTINE β€’ Dinner time β€” a meal timer that ends the "one more bite" battle β€’ Sparkle time β€” a 2-minute toothbrush timer that makes brushing teeth fun β€’ Bath & shower time β€” a gentle bath timer for the whole routine β€’ Tidy up time β€” a clean-up and chore timer that beats the packing-up meltdown β€’ Homework time β€” a calm study timer that helps them focus β€’ Road trip β€” a little car drives the route, so "are we there yet?" answers itself β€’ CUSTOM TIMERS β€” build your own! Name it, pick exactly which pals appear, and set any time. Reading time, piano practice, screen-time turns β€” yours. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick what you're doing and wind up the dial β€” or tap to type an exact time 2. Your child picks their pal 3. The pal fills with colour as the minutes pass β€” half the time gone, half full 4. Full pal = all done. Sparkles, confetti and a happy cheer! WHY PARENTS LOVE IT β€’ A visual timer for kids they watch instead of ignore β€’ 11 friendly colour-in pals β€” let them pick their buddy β€’ Make-your-own custom timers with a hand-picked cast β€’ Grown-ups-only lock so a tap can't stop the timer β€’ No ads. Kid-safe. No nagging, no battles β€” just colour. GREAT FOR β€’ Toddlers, preschoolers and big kids β€’ Morning routines, bedtime routines and screen-time turns β€’ Fussy eaters, slow brushers and tidy-up avoiders β€’ ADHD, autism and neurodivergent kids who think in pictures, not minutes β€” a gentle transition timer and visual schedule helper Try it free β€” everyone gets a couple of free timers, and every pal is free for everyone. A one-time unlock (no subscription) then opens unlimited timers and the colouring book, yours forever. No ads. No accounts. Nothing for little ones to break. Just calmer routines. The full unlock is a one-time purchase β€” no subscription, no auto-renewal, no recurring charges. Pay once and it's yours forever. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/benbeg-design/21faf708f4d9788c548bf9ffe7454b10

Screenshots

CodeBrew for Schools4 screens
Dinner Pals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dinner Pals at Free against CodeBrew for Schools's $24.99. Dinner Pals also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CodeBrew for Schools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Dinner Pals is free to download; CodeBrew for Schools costs $24.99 up front. Dinner Pals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeBrew for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeBrew for Schools ships an update every 2 months, Dinner Pals weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
CodeBrew for Schools versus Dinner Pals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeBrew for SchoolsDinner Pals
Price$24.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size326 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulius NaeumannLRBD pty ltd

In-app purchases

None

CodeBrew for Schools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dinner Pals

Subscriptions2
  • Dinner Pals β€” Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Dinner Pals β€” Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CodeBrew for Schools free?
CodeBrew for Schools costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dinner Pals free?
Dinner Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeBrew for Schools or Dinner Pals have ads?
Neither CodeBrew for Schools nor Dinner Pals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeBrew for Schools or Dinner Pals?
CodeBrew for Schools ships an update every 2 months, and Dinner Pals weekly. Most recently, CodeBrew for Schools was updated on September 15, 2026 and Dinner Pals on September 13, 2026.

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