Comparison

Tynker vs mBlockly for Codeybot

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

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.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming
  • Robot control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • iPad gyroscope integration
  • Educational tool
Features
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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

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tynker versus mBlockly for Codeybot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkermBlockly for Codeybot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tynker

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

mBlockly for Codeybot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

mBlockly for Codeybot

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

mBlockly for Codeybot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mBlockly for Codeybot free?
mBlockly for Codeybot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or mBlockly for Codeybot?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while mBlockly for Codeybot averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tynker or mBlockly for Codeybot have ads?
Neither Tynker nor mBlockly for Codeybot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or mBlockly for Codeybot?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and mBlockly for Codeybot every 10 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 13, 2026 and mBlockly for Codeybot on October 7, 2026.

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