# Tynker vs Everything Machine by Tinybop

The clearest difference is price: Tynker at Free against Everything Machine by Tinybop's $3.99. Tynker also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 107) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Everything Machine by Tinybop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (74% vs 56%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tynker is free to download; Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99 up front. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Everything Machine by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 74% of Everything Machine by Tinybop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tynker | Everything Machine by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467/reviews)** | [4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tynker](https://appshunter.io/developer/805869470) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### Tynker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467)

This app offers a fun and engaging platform for children to learn coding and artificial intelligence. It guides them from visual block coding to text-based languages like Python and JavaScript, with opportunities to mod Minecraft and create AR apps.

**Highlights:** Block-to-text coding transition, AI and Machine Learning basics, Minecraft modding and creation, Augmented Reality (AR) app development, Coding tutorials and game building, Robotics programming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly All-Access Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $314.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Coding made fun
- 👍 Great for learning
- 🎨 Customizable Minecraft mods
- 💡 Potential for more features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Limited Minecraft functionality
- ⏱️ Slow project publishing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Everything Machine by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846)

Invent and build anything imaginable using a visual drag-and-drop coding language. Connect your device's camera, sensors, and more to create unique machines, from stop-motion cameras to voice disguisers. Learn coding basics and circuitry in a fun, open-ended environment.

**Highlights:** Invent and build any machine, Drag-and-drop visual coding, Utilize device camera and sensors, Create with logic gates and routers, Connect with friends and share inventions, Save and reuse created machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative visual programming concept
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Creative freedom for building machines
- 📚 Educational tool for learning logic and programming
- 🔗 Cross-device connectivity via Bluetooth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sound functionality unreliable
- 🐛 Color detector malfunctions
- 🐛 Transmitter/receiver connectivity inconsistent
- ⚠️ Confusing onboarding and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Timer display not showing time selection interface
- Timer automatically setting to 23 hours
- Sound function fails in custom-built machines
- App crashes on startup or during interaction
- Color detector only detects red, cannot select other colors

**Requested features**

- Undo button for accidental changes
- Delete/remove button for projects and components
- Additional electronic components (resistors, transistors, diodes, LEDs)
- Loop functionality (do-while, if-else loops)
- Expandable logic gates with multiple inputs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tynker free?

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

### Is Everything Machine by Tinybop free?

Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tynker or Everything Machine by Tinybop?

Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Everything Machine by Tinybop averages 4.4 from 107 ratings.

### Do Tynker or Everything Machine by Tinybop have ads?

Neither Tynker nor Everything Machine by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tynker or Everything Machine by Tinybop?

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Everything Machine by Tinybop on September 24, 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.*