Comparison

Tynker vs Robo Blockly

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

Robo Blockly

This app offers a unified coding environment for robot building and programming. It features three distinct coding levels, interactive tutorials, and a hands-on approach to learning STEAM concepts for children and adults.

Highlights
  • Unified coding environment
  • Three coding levels (Live, Code, Blockly)
  • Color-coded building blocks
  • 19 interactive tutorials
  • Hands-on STEAM learning
  • Suitable for ages 5+
Features
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Our latest app combines our previous apps into one coding environment to provide you with the best Robo Wunderkind experience. Our app still provides three coding levels - Live, Code and Blockly - to match all levels of ability and coding skill. For ages 5 and up; prior coding experience is not required, neither are reading skills. Prototype, design and build your robot with our color-coded building blocks in just a few minutes and use our app to bring the robot to life! To start off, we provide you with 19 interactive tutorials. A truly hands-on experience for children, teachers and parents that transforms learning about technology and STEAM into a fun game.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Robo Blockly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tynker at 56% against Robo Blockly's 0%. Tynker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Robo Blockly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Robo Blockly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Robo Blockly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Robo Blockly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tynker versus Robo Blockly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerRobo Blockly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerRobo Technologies

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.0%

Robo Blockly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 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

Robo Blockly

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

Robo Blockly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robo Blockly free?
Robo Blockly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Robo Blockly?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Robo Blockly averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tynker or Robo Blockly have ads?
Robo Blockly shows ads; Tynker does not.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Robo Blockly?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Robo Blockly every 2 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Robo Blockly on October 24, 2026.

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