Comparison

Tynker vs Math Worlds AR

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 Worlds AR

This augmented reality game transforms a book cover into an interactive math learning experience for children. It offers various game levels covering core math concepts from kindergarten to sixth grade, encouraging active practice and engagement.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality book cover scanning
  • Interactive math game levels
  • Covers K-6 math curriculum
  • Encourages active learning
  • Homework activity option
  • No personal data collection
Features
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Welcome to Math Worlds AR! Math Worlds AR is an augmented reality game that turns your kids’ book cover into a fun, unique learning experience. To play, open the app and scan either the Student Activity Book or the Teacher’s Edition cover from any grade using a smartphone or tablet. Then watch an augmented reality game pop right out of it! There’s one game level for every unit in every grade (K–6). Math Worlds AR gets students out of their seats and practicing the math they’re learning. It can also serve as a short, fun homework activity. In order to access this app’s content, you will need any book cover from HMH’s Math Expressions 2018 program, or download complete list of levels, associated lessons and target images for free at: https://www.hmhco.com/~/media/sites/home/education/disciplines/mathematics/elementary/math-expressions/math-worlds-levels.pdf Game levels include… Counting and cardinality Number partners Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Geometry Place value Money, time, and measurement Fractions, decimals, and integers Graphing Expressions and equations Gameplay Find the spheres hidden throughout the map. Move your device around the cover and even move the cover itself to get the full experience. Earn bonus points for finding spheres quickly. The game lends itself well to students working in pairs. App Info This app does not collect any personally identifiable information. This app contains no social media sharing or links to websites. This app does not track the user’s location. For users age 6 or younger, we recommend child-safe device covers. Avoid pressing buttons or controls outside the main screen area when holding the device as doing so may minimize or close the game.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Math Worlds AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against Math Worlds AR's 3.5. Tynker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 2). Math Worlds AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. Math Worlds AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Worlds AR every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tynker versus Math Worlds AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerMath Worlds AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerHoughton Mifflin Harcourt

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative33.0%

Math Worlds AR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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 Worlds AR

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

Math Worlds AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Worlds AR free?
Math Worlds AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Math Worlds AR?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Math Worlds AR averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Tynker or Math Worlds AR have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Math Worlds AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Math Worlds AR?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Worlds AR every 13 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Math Worlds AR on October 10, 2026.

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