Tynker vs mBlockly for Codeybot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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?
mBlockly for Codeybot
This app allows users to program a Codeybot educational robot by snapping together graphical building blocks. Users can create programs to make the robot move, express emotions, and interact with its environment. It enables wireless control of the robot directly from an iPad.
- Block-based programming
- Robot control
- Wireless connectivity
- iPad gyroscope integration
- Educational tool
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Control your robot and learn programming by snapping graphical building blocks together. *** A Codeybot educational robot is required for running this app!*** LET YOUR ROBOT FEEL, THINK, AND DANCE With mBlockly, you can build short programs to let your Codeybot move or tell a story when it is happy or sad. TAKE YOUR CODEYBOT WITH YOUR TRIP Computers and cables are no more needed. Your iPad communicate directly with your Codeybot TURN YOUR IPADS INTO MAGIC WANDS mBlockly can read the status of iPad's gyroscope, meaning that you may let your codeybot dance by shaking the iPad or tilting it to each direction. E-mail:support@makeblock.cc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against mBlockly for Codeybot's 4.0. Tynker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). mBlockly for Codeybot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price and ads 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. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. mBlockly for Codeybot asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 75% of mBlockly for Codeybot'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, mBlockly for Codeybot every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tynker | mBlockly for Codeybot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | Makeblock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Tynker
mBlockly for Codeybot
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
mBlockly for Codeybot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tynker
- 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
- Tynker Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
mBlockly for Codeybot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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