Comparison

CodeLife vs Learn Ruby

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Run code in-app
  • Collect Codémon
  • Track progress
  • Daily streaks
  • Multiple languages
Features
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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!

About

Learn Ruby

Features
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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!

Screenshots

CodeLife4 screens
Learn Ruby4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeLife versus Learn Ruby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeLifeLearn Ruby
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxy FooAhmad Masood

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeLife

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
None

Learn Ruby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeLife free?
CodeLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Ruby free?
Learn Ruby costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CodeLife or Learn Ruby have ads?
CodeLife shows ads; Learn Ruby does not.

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