Tynker vs AR Circuits 4D | Physics
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?
AR Circuits 4D | Physics
Explore and build various circuit boards using augmented reality. This educational game allows children to safely experiment with electrical components and measure voltage and current intensity. It offers a safe and cost-free alternative to hands-on experimentation.
- Augmented reality circuit building
- Explore sequential, parallel, and combined boards
- Measure voltage and current intensity
- Controllable component resistances
- Safe and cost-free experimentation
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“AR Danik Circuit Engineering” will help your child to learn how to create and explore various circuit boards with the use of augmented reality technology. App allows you to create boards without costs, safety problems and inconveniences with electric components. The circuits are designed by arranging printed paper component cards and pointing the mobile device camera from the application. At the moment list of electrical circuit components includes: one battery, two switches, six incandescent light bulbs, four resistors, one electric motor, testing component for conductors and dielectrics, six wires and earthing. These components allow to set up sequential, parallel and combined boards. Voltage and current intensity of every circuit can be measured with voltmeter and ammeter. Besides, resistances of light bulbs, resistors and electric motor are controllable; battery has 4 alternative voltages. Attention! Technical requirements for devices: tablet or smartphone with camera, min. 700 mb of free space, 1 GB RAM, iOS 9.3.5 and higher. About IAP: The app offers an auto-renewing subscription based in-app purchase (IAP) Subscription name: Metodist's mode; Subscription cost: $2.00 (USD); Subscription duration: 1 month; Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use here for more details: http://arkids.cards/terms_of_use Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every month i.e. you will be charged every month. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of the free one month initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR Circuits 4D | Physics at 100% against Tynker's 56%. AR Circuits 4D | Physics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Tynker's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (18K vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. AR Circuits 4D | Physics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 100% of AR Circuits 4D | Physics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tynker | AR Circuits 4D | Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | Valeriy Danyuk |
Customer experience
Tynker
AR Circuits 4D | Physics
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
AR Circuits 4D | Physics
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
AR Circuits 4D | Physics
No in-app purchases
Questions
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