Comparison

SideMe vs Lootra

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

Head to head
About

SideMe

Learn coding through a fun, gamified experience. Master Python and other programming topics with interactive lessons, bug-fixing challenges, and project-based learning. Earn rewards and unlock content as you progress.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning path
  • Interactive lesson levels
  • Bug detection and fixing
  • Project creation
  • XP and reward system
  • Short, efficient sessions
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SideMe is the most fun and accessible way to learn coding. Master Python and explore other programming topics through an engaging, gamified experience. Whether you are starting your coding journey or refreshing your skills, SideMe makes learning to code enjoyable and effective. Progress through an interactive learning path, designed like a game: • Lesson Levels – learn how to use coding concepts step by step • Bug Levels – detect and fix errors like a real developer • Project Levels – create complete projects from start to finish SideMe keeps you motivated with an experience that feels alive. Throughout your journey, you’re guided by a friendly mascot who reacts to your answers in real time, making each interaction dynamic and fun. Learning happens through action. Instead of just reading, you’ll solve challenges by reordering code lines, completing programs, debugging errors, and writing real code. Every step feels like a small victory. To keep you engaged, SideMe rewards your progress. You’ll earn XP, unlock chests, and collect rewards as you advance. With short, well-designed sessions, you can learn effectively even during idle moments, while retaining everything you practice. Why Choose SideMe? • Ideal for beginners, those who want to relearn, or refresh their coding memory • Lessons designed for maximum retention in short, efficient sessions • A dynamic, interactive experience that makes coding enjoyable • Covering Python and more programming topics to boost your skills If you like SideMe, try Super SideMe free for 7 days! Learn faster with unlimited energy and enjoy an uninterrupted experience without waiting between sessions. If you decide to subscribe to Super SideMe, a payment of $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year will be charged to your App Store account. The subscription renews automatically 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel automatic renewal at any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited once you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://sideme.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Use : https://sideme.ai/terms-of-use

About

Lootra

Master AI tools with bite-sized, interactive courses and practice directly within the app. Access a prompt library and earn certificates to showcase your skills. Designed for busy individuals to learn at their own pace.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized, hands-on AI tool courses
  • Interactive learning with quizzes and exercises
  • Built-in AI chat with multiple providers
  • Ready-to-use prompt library
  • Courses for various goals (business, creative, coding)
  • Earnable certificates
  • Daily learning goals
Features
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Lootra is your all-in-one platform for mastering AI tools — no jargon, no overwhelm. Whether you're a professional, developer, student, creator, or founder, Lootra breaks down the most powerful AI tools into bite-sized, hands-on courses you can finish in minutes. LEARN THE TOOLS THAT MATTER Courses covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ElevenLabs, Runway, Suno, and many more — organized by what you actually want to do. INTERACTIVE, NOT PASSIVE Each course combines theory, quizzes, flashcards, fill-in-the-blank exercises, sorting challenges, and AI-evaluated tasks so you learn by doing — not just reading. BUILT-IN AI CHAT Practice what you learn instantly. Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, and Mistral — all within the app. Switch between providers and models without juggling separate accounts. READY-TO-USE PROMPT LIBRARY Stop guessing what to type. Browse expert-crafted prompts for productivity, coding, writing, marketing, creative work, business, and research — then copy and use them immediately. COURSES FOR EVERY GOAL • AI Tools — hands-on training for specific tools • Fundamentals — how AI actually works • Business — strategy, automation, and growth • Creative — images, video, music, and writing • AI Coding — Copilot, Cursor, and code generation • Career — job search, interviews, and growth • Marketing — social media, SEO, ads, and content • Making Money — side hustles, freelancing, and income EARN CERTIFICATES Complete courses and earn certificates to showcase your AI skills. DESIGNED FOR BUSY PEOPLE Set a daily learning goal — 5, 15, or 30+ minutes — and build AI skills at your own pace. Pick up right where you left off. PRO FEATURES • All courses and certifications unlocked • All AI models unlocked • 20x more AI usage • Priority access to new features Available in 9 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Turkish. Start free. Learn fast. Ride the wave of AI. Terms of Use: https://lootra.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://lootra.ai/privacy

Screenshots

SideMe4 screens
Lootra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lootra at 100% against SideMe's 70%. Lootra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). SideMe's advantage is ratings volume (330 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. SideMe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lootra sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lootra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideMe has 330 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SideMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lootra's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SideMe versus Lootra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideMeLootra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (330 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings330 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJASON TIM TRISTAN PRADEAUCoddy

Customer experience

SideMe

All ratings314 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative20.2%

Lootra

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SideMe

Subscriptions5
  • Super SideMe (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Super SideMe (monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Super SideMe (yearly)$29.991 Year
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  • Super SideMe (yearly)$59.991 Year
  • Super SideMe (yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Easy Starter Gems Pack$0.99
  • Gems chest (200)$0.99
  • Gems chest (450)$1.99
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  • Gems chest (950)$3.99
  • Boost Starter Gems Pack$5.99
6 purchases

Lootra

Subscriptions2
  • Lootra - Pro Yearly$14.991 Month
  • Lootra - Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lootra - 500 AI Credits$2.99
  • Lootra - 2000 AI Credits$7.99
  • Lootra - Prompts Pack Lifetime$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Lootra - 5000 AI Credits$14.99

Questions

Is SideMe free?
SideMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lootra free?
Lootra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SideMe or Lootra?
Lootra is rated higher. SideMe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Lootra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SideMe or Lootra have ads?
Neither SideMe nor Lootra shows ads.

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