# Nands vs Codey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nands at none against Codey's 10. Nands also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Codey's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nands ships an update every 2 days, Codey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nands | Codey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codey-learn-to-code/id6779861184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yash Rahurikar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894529641) | [PANTELIS TZELESIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779861186) |

## What reviewers say

### Nands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nands/id6762528080)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codey-learn-to-code/id6779861184)

Learn programming through interactive puzzles and challenges. This app uses a drag-and-drop interface to teach Swift, the language behind iPhone and Mac apps. Build your coding skills step-by-step with gamified lessons and earn certificates upon completion.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop code blocks, Learn real Swift programming, Bite-sized puzzles and challenges, Gamified lessons with XP and badges, Free playground for experimentation, Shareable completion certificates, Home-screen widget for progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Networking & APIs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saving Data | $1.99 | one-time |
| App Architecture | $1.99 | one-time |
| Testing in Swift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Accessibility | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animations & Motion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Optionals & Safe Swift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 1: First Steps | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season 2: Real-World Swift | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Everything | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nands free?

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

### Is Codey free?

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

### Do Nands or Codey have ads?

Nands shows ads; Codey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nands or Codey?

Nands ships an update every 2 days, and Codey every 4 days. Most recently, Nands was updated on November 9, 2026 and Codey on November 13, 2026.

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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.*
