Comparison

Tynker vs PROGRAMMING ZEMI

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 comprehensive platform for children to learn coding and AI through interactive tutorials, game creation, and Minecraft modding. It transitions from visual blocks to text-based languages like Python and JavaScript, making coding an engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Block-to-text coding transition
  • AI and Machine Learning exploration
  • Minecraft modding and game creation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) app development
  • Robotics and physical computing
  • Coding Arenas for competitive play
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

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

This app teaches programming concepts to young elementary schoolers through interactive play and visual block-based coding. Children can animate doodles, create original programs, and share their work with friends, fostering computational thinking skills.

Highlights
  • Visual block-based programming
  • Animate doodles and photos
  • Learn programming basics via video
  • Share creations with friends
  • Puzzle-solving challenges
  • Collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog characters
Features
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Ultimate edition of a programming educational app for young elementary schoolers ‐ Educational materials developed from programming classes for 1st through 3rd graders ‐ Feedback from children and teachers at the class has been reflected in the app ‐ Children can learn to think like a programmer just by playing with the app ● Collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog from May 2023! - For a limited time only (from May 2023 to March 31, 2027), 54 characters, 16 backdrops, and 5 background music selections will be available from the globally popular "Sonic the Hedgehog" video game from SEGA - Sonic the Hedgehog was born in 1991, and since then he has features in many games in the series for gaming consoles. - Let's try choosing your favorite character and making them move around through your own original programming work! ● Target age - 1st grade and up ● Advantages of the PROGRAMMING ZEMI 【Create programs simply and easily just by connecting blocks】 - Our visual programming system enables children to code easily, simply by connecting blocks. 【Self-learning by video from basics to advanced programming】 - Videos shows tips for self-learners to learn skills. 【Animate doodles using programming】 - Children can animate their own doodles in their program by using the camera to take a photo of their drawing. 【Share work with others】 - Children can interact with their friends by showing each other their work and adding to their friends' programs. ● Functions 【New Work】 - Animate doodles and photos and create original programs! 【My Works】 - Gallery of your works. These can also be shared with friends. 【Rewards】 - Learn programming basics by video. Complete to get rewards and earn more blocks. 【Put together】 - Imagine how blocks will work when they are put together, and figure out how to create more complicated functions by rearranging them. 【Puzzle】 - Put some blocks together to animate characters and solve puzzles. Learn about the process for arranging blocks. 【Shared works】 - Gallery of works shared by others. Children can look at the examples of others when creating their own programs. ● Why should you choose this app? - Child-friendly interface that allows even young elementary schoolers to easily learn programming skills - Incorporates feedback from children and teachers at elementary schools - Together, the functions of this app cover everything from the basics to advanced programming concepts, and enable children to create their very own programs ● How to use the app - You can create multiple accounts on one device - You can limit how long this app can be used in a day - You can configure sharing settings for each of your works individually ● Data collection - Name of an app provider which obtains information: DeNA Co., Ltd. - What information we collect, how we collect it, the purpose of use the information, sending the collected information 【The application】 - Information to collect: Device model name, language and region settings, IP address connected, OS and OS version - Collection method: Auto collection - Purpose of use collected: Account management, identifying access users - Sending the collected information externally, providing such information to third parties and use of information collection modules: Yes 【Crashlytics】 - Provider: Google Inc. - Information to collect: Device status, unique device identifier, hardware and OS information, information on a function and a position when the app crashed - Collection method: Auto collection - Purpose of use the information collected : Usage trend survey

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
PROGRAMMING ZEMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against PROGRAMMING ZEMI's 2.6. Tynker also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 5). PROGRAMMING ZEMI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. PROGRAMMING ZEMI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 50% of PROGRAMMING ZEMI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, PROGRAMMING ZEMI monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tynker versus PROGRAMMING ZEMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerPROGRAMMING ZEMI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerDeNA Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,398 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.0%

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative38.5%

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

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

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

PROGRAMMING ZEMI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROGRAMMING ZEMI free?
PROGRAMMING ZEMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or PROGRAMMING ZEMI?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while PROGRAMMING ZEMI averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Tynker or PROGRAMMING ZEMI have ads?
Neither Tynker nor PROGRAMMING ZEMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or PROGRAMMING ZEMI?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and PROGRAMMING ZEMI monthly. Most recently, Tynker was updated on November 12, 2026 and PROGRAMMING ZEMI on November 11, 2026.

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