Comparison

Tynker vs I Can Write Digits

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

Head to head
About

Tynker

This app offers a comprehensive platform for children to learn coding and AI through interactive tutorials, game creation, and Minecraft modding. It transitions from visual blocks to text-based languages like Python and JavaScript, making coding an engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Block-to-text coding transition
  • AI and Machine Learning exploration
  • Minecraft modding and game creation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) app development
  • Robotics and physical computing
  • Coding Arenas for competitive play
Features
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TYNKER: THE #1 CODING & AI APP FOR KIDS Empower your child’s future with the world’s most advanced coding platform. Tynker makes learning to code an adventure. From building their first game to mastering AI and Python, our award-winning curriculum is used by over 100 million children and 150,000+ schools worldwide. Whether your child is a complete beginner or an aspiring developer, Tynker provides the tools to turn screen time into creative time. WHY CHOOSE TYNKER? * Block-to-Text Transition: Start with intuitive visual blocks and move to Python, Swift, JavaScript and Java. * AI-Ready Learning: Explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. * Minecraft modding, mobs, skins, items * Official Partnerships: Exclusive coding paths featuring Barbie™, LEGO®, and Minecraft. * Cross-Platform: One subscription unlocks full access on iPad, iPhone, and Web. KEY FEATURES * 200+ Coding Tutorials Solve puzzles and build multi-level games while learning logic and sequencing. Master loops, variables, and functions through interactive play. Create Augmented Reality (AR) apps that bring code into the real world. * Minecraft Modding (iPad Exclusive) Design custom skins, mobs, and blocks with ease. Use code to build instant structures or change mob behaviors. Deploy your mods directly to Minecraft for endless play. * Crystal Clash: Coding Arenas The ultimate "Code-to-Win" battles! Write scripts to cast spells, avoid obstacles, and outsmart opponents in a real-time arena. * Robotics & Physical Computing Program LEGO® WeDo, and micro:bit. TRUSTED BY EXPERTS Apple: Selected for the "Everyone Can Code" program. Parents’ Choice: Gold Award Winner. Common Sense Media: 5-Star Rating for Engagement. USA Today: Rated “Best for ages 8-14.” PRIVACY TERMS Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms Start your child's coding journey today. What will they create?

About

I Can Write Digits

Features
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This educational app helps children to learn the digits from 1 to 10. Easy and colourful the app will teach kids to write correctly every single digit and have fun in the process. Collecting stars will inspire the little boys and girls to exercise the right way of writing the digits and compete with their friends.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
I Can Write Digits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Can Write Digits at none against Tynker's 4. I Can Write Digits also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. I Can Write Digits asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tynker versus I Can Write Digits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerI Can Write Digits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerCODORE OOD

Bugs and requests

Tynker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Minecraft mods not working as expected
  • Syncing and publishing issues
  • Disappearing projects and progress
  • Compatibility problems with newer Minecraft versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Minecraft block and mob customization
  • Offline access
  • Improved community moderation
  • Ability to save and restore projects

I Can Write Digits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tynker

Subscriptions3
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Yearly All-Access Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
None

I Can Write Digits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I Can Write Digits free?
I Can Write Digits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tynker or I Can Write Digits have ads?
Neither Tynker nor I Can Write Digits shows ads.

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