Tynker vs APPLAB
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?
APPLAB
This app offers a customized WhatsApp experience for businesses, enhancing internal communication. Features include content segmentation, collaboration tools, and integration with HR/IT services to streamline operations and onboarding.
- Content segmentation
- Collaboration with comments and likes
- Integration with HR and IT services
- Onboarding new employees
- Group creation by sector or project
- Targeted notification sending
- Campaign and user interaction analytics
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AppLab. WhatsApp corporativo personalizado para sua empresa Alguns recursos que facilitam a comunicação na sua empresa. - Segmentação de conteúdo - Promover a colaboração com comentários e likes - Integração com serviços de RH e TI - Facilitar a chegada de novos funcionários - Criação de grupos por setor ou projeto - Envio de notificação segmentadas Receba dados sobre as campanhas, interações e acessos dos usuários. Tenha uma comunicação mensurável e descubra como melhorar seus resultados.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against APPLAB's 1.7. Tynker also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 29%) and ratings volume (18K vs 18). APPLAB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. APPLAB asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 18, 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 29% of APPLAB's.
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, APPLAB every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tynker | APPLAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better | 1.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tynker | AppLabs Mídia e Publicidade |
Customer experience
Tynker
APPLAB
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
APPLAB
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
APPLAB
No in-app purchases
