Command Line Basics vs Codey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Command Line Basics
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Command Line Basics is an independent study app for learning and practicing essential shell and terminal skills. It is built for beginners, students, bootcamp learners, junior developers, QA testers, and anyone who wants stronger practical command line fluency. Practice across 160 questions covering Fundamentals, Practical Skills, Common Pitfalls, and Advanced Concepts. Every question includes an explanation so you can understand the idea behind the answer, not just memorize it. Features: - FSRS spaced-repetition intervals to review at the right time - Weak-point heatmap to show topics that need work - Daily challenge for consistent practice - Mock exams for timed review - Offline practice for study anywhere - No login required Independent study app for Command Line Basics practice. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company, certification body, exam operator, or vendor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Practice offline, no login required.
Codey
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.
- 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
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Learn to code the fun way — no experience needed. Codey turns learning to program into a game. Instead of staring at a blank screen, you drag colorful code blocks into place to write real Swift — the same language used to build iPhone and Mac apps. Solve bite-sized puzzles, earn XP, build a daily streak, and watch your skills grow one lesson at a time. WHY CODEY • Real code, not toy syntax — you write actual Swift from day one • Game-style lessons — drag blocks, solve puzzles, earn XP and badges • Truly for beginners — every idea explained in plain language • Learn by doing — a free Playground to experiment anytime • Your two modules are completely free • No-ads.!!! ALWAYS WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 15 modules • 90 lessons • hundreds of hands-on challenges — from your very first line of code to building real apps: • Fundamentals: types, printing, variables, conditionals • Loops & collections, functions & closures • Optionals, object-oriented programming, and advanced topics • Building apps: SwiftUI, networking, saving data, app architecture, testing, accessibility & animations ALSO INSIDE • Daily challenges to keep your streak alive • Mastery quizzes to lock in each module • Shareable certificates when you finish a module • A home-screen widget for your streak • Available in English and Greek Start free today and write your first line of code in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Command Line Basics at none against Codey's 10. Command Line Basics also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and 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
Both are free to download. Codey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Command Line Basics asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Command Line Basics | Codey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFTW LLC | PANTELIS TZELESIS |
In-app purchases
Command Line Basics
No in-app purchases
Codey
- Networking & APIs$1.99
- Saving Data$1.99
- App Architecture$1.99
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- Testing in Swift$1.99
- Accessibility$1.99
- Animations & Motion$1.99
- Optionals & Safe Swift$2.99
- Season 1: First Steps$8.99
- Season 2: Real-World Swift$12.99
- Lifetime Everything$44.99
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