CodeLife vs Learn Ruby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeLife
Learn programming languages like Python, JavaScript, SQL, and HTML/CSS through interactive exercises and coding challenges. Gamified elements like collecting "Codémon" and earning XP help keep you motivated as you progress through bite-sized lessons.
- Interactive lessons
- Run code in-app
- Collect Codémon
- Track progress
- Daily streaks
- Multiple languages
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Code Life is the fun, beginner-friendly way to learn to code. Like Duolingo, but for code: short interactive exercises, no boring lectures, and real code you run right in the app. No experience needed. Start from zero and go at your own pace, a few minutes a day. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Python (100 chapters): variables, conditions, loops, lists, dictionaries, functions, errors, classes and OOP. • JavaScript (162 chapters): the language of the web, from your first variable to array methods, closures, JSON, classes and final challenges. • SQL (86 chapters): query real databases with SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, CTEs and window functions. • HTML & CSS (30 chapters): build web pages with structure, selectors, the box model and Flexbox. Over 3,500 exercises in total, and more on the way. HOW IT WORKS • Bite-size lessons that explain one idea at a time, with simple examples. • Interactive exercises: multiple choice, fill in the code, match the pairs. • Coding challenges where you write and run your own code. • Hints that guide you without giving the answer away. COLLECT CODÉMON Every chapter you finish earns coins. Spend them on eggs, hatch them, and collect all 18 Codémon in your Codédex. Learning to code has never been this rewarding. STAY MOTIVATED • Earn XP and level up. • Keep your daily streak going. • Follow your progress in each language. FREE, FOR REAL • Every course and every chapter is free. • No subscription and no limited lives. • One optional purchase removes the ads. Code Life is available in English and French. Perfect for students, career changers, future developers, or anyone curious about how code works. Download Code Life and write your first line of code today!
Learn Ruby
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Master Ruby programming and Ruby on Rails with our easy-to-follow lessons! Learn Ruby – Ruby on Rails is your complete guide to becoming a confident developer. Whether you’re a beginner learning your first language or an experienced coder exploring Ruby on Rails, this app makes learning interactive, simple, and fun. Explore structured lessons, examples, and coding tips designed to help you write clean, efficient Ruby code. Practice, read, and understand real-world concepts used by professional developers every day. Key Features: Step-by-step Ruby & Rails tutorials Beginner-friendly explanations Real examples and syntax notes Beautiful, easy-to-read design Start your coding journey today and become a Ruby expert with Learn Ruby – Ruby on Rails!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CodeLife at Free against Learn Ruby's $1.99. Learn Ruby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
CodeLife is free to download; Learn Ruby costs $1.99 up front. CodeLife sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn Ruby asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CodeLife | Learn Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oxy Foo | Ahmad Masood |
In-app purchases
CodeLife
- Remove Ads$14.99
Learn Ruby
No in-app purchases









