Comparison

Tynker vs Math Olympics

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 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
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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

Math Olympics

This app offers engaging math practice for grades 2-8 through gamified levels and timed quizzes. Earn points to grow your Math Brain, but avoid too many mistakes to prevent losing progress. It includes exercises for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with memory cards for learning times tables.

Highlights
  • Gamified math levels
  • Timed math quizzes
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises
  • Times tables practice with memory cards
  • Progress tracking
  • Game Center integration
Features
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For each math level you achieve, by finishing math puzzels, you will earn Math Brain points and your Math Brain will grow. But beware that if you make to much mistakes your Brain Power will decrease and you have to start the math level over again. At the end of each math level you will be challenged to solve the math quiz were you have to beat time! Can you handle the pressure and proceed to the next math level ? Are you a math genius and will you succeed and grow your Math Brain? We believe you can do it!! - For grade 2 to 8. - Ten maths practice levels. - Motivation through game levels. - Add, subtract, multiply and divisions exercises. - Tempo quiz, all exercises randomly. - Learn times tables with memory cards. - Times tables practice. - Times tables diploma based on tempo. - Use Game Center to play agains other children or parents ;-) - Overview of progress on exercises. - Send your parents or friends a mail about your progress.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Math Olympics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against Math Olympics's 4.0. Tynker also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Math Olympics's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Math Olympics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Olympics every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tynker versus Math Olympics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerMath Olympics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerArtur Pereira

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.9%

Math Olympics

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Math Olympics

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
1 purchases

Math Olympics

One-time1
  • Full version$3.99

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Olympics free?
Math Olympics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Math Olympics?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Math Olympics averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Tynker or Math Olympics have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Math Olympics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Math Olympics?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Olympics every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Math Olympics on September 17, 2026.

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