# SideMe vs Lantern Keeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lantern Keeper at none against SideMe's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SideMe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lantern Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideMe | Lantern Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideme-learn-coding/id6743945588/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **270** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 145 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JASON TIM TRISTAN PRADEAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702944813) | [Maaz Iqbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895784843) |

## What reviewers say

### SideMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideme-learn-coding/id6743945588)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super SideMe (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Super SideMe (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Super SideMe (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Super SideMe (yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Super SideMe (yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Easy Starter Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems chest (200) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems chest (450) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems chest (950) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boost Starter Gems Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### Lantern Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-keeper/id6765568821)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideMe free?

SideMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lantern Keeper free?

Lantern Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SideMe or Lantern Keeper have ads?

Neither SideMe nor Lantern Keeper shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*