Comparison

Tynker vs Code the Robot. Save the Cat

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

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

This game teaches children the fundamentals of coding and logic through engaging puzzles. Players guide a robot to a cat, encountering actions, loops, and conditions. It offers a creative mode for users to design and share their own levels.

Highlights
  • Teaches programming and logic basics
  • Explores actions, loops, and conditions
  • Unlockable levels and new elements
  • Create and share custom maps
  • Content for ages 5 and up
  • No ads
Features
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“Code the Robot. Save the Cat” is a fun and educational game used to learn the basics of programming and logic. Explore actions, loops, functions and conditions. Play and learn, as you unlock levels, you'll also unlock new elements to help develop your logical thinking. Have fun with little bits of humor on the side and meet new friends: the cat and the robot. With "Code the Robot. Save the Cat" you can play and learn freely, without feeling any pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers. Have fun moving the robot forward, spinning it and making moves to reach the cat and save it. But... Are you absolutely sure the cat wants to be saved? Every time you get to the cat he slips away and goes further: you will have to go all the way to solve the mystery. Play on five different islands and dozens of levels with continuously increasing difficulty. CREATE YOUR OWN MAPS AND CHALLENGES! Become an expert programmer and create and share your own levels. Parents and teachers can also create challenges for your children or students. FEATURES • Helps develop logical thinking. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with interfaces that appeal to children. • Dozens of levels distributed on five islands where you work with different programming concepts. • Includes programming concepts such as loops, conditions, functions... • Create levels and share them with other devices. • Content for children ages 5 and up. It's a game for the whole family. Hours of fun. • No ads. ABOUT LEARNY LAND At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Code the Robot. Save the Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tynker and Code the Robot. Save the Cat both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Code the Robot. Save the Cat's. Tynker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 38). Code the Robot. Save the Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Code the Robot. Save the Cat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 38, 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 0% of Code the Robot. Save the Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Code the Robot. Save the Cat every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tynker versus Code the Robot. Save the Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerCode the Robot. Save the Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerLearny Land

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.8%

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

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
4 purchases

Code the Robot. Save the Cat

Subscriptions4
  • Learny Land Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Learny Land Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Learny Land Pass - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Learny Land Pass - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code the Robot. Save the Cat free?
Code the Robot. Save the Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Code the Robot. Save the Cat?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Code the Robot. Save the Cat averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Tynker or Code the Robot. Save the Cat have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Code the Robot. Save the Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Code the Robot. Save the Cat?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code the Robot. Save the Cat every 4 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Code the Robot. Save the Cat on September 18, 2026.

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