Comparison

Tynker vs Brick Junior

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

Brick Junior

This app provides step-by-step 3D animated instructions for building models, perfect for young children new to construction toys. Users can rotate and zoom in on models to view each step multiple times, making complex builds accessible.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of 3D models
  • Detailed animation build demos
  • Rotate and scale 3D models
  • View steps repeatedly
  • Beginner-friendly instructions
Features
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Brick Junior is a great helper for kids who are new to blocks and can help children build models. It offers hundreds of 3D models with detailed animation build demos. You can rotate, scale 3D models, and view the steps repeatedly. It is especially suitable for beginners of bricks.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tynker at 56% against Brick Junior's 0%. Tynker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Brick Junior sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.2. 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 0% of Brick Junior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Brick Junior every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tynker versus Brick Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerBrick Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynker鲲 陈

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative33.0%

Brick Junior

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Brick Junior

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
14 purchases

Brick Junior

One-time14
  • Classic Model Pack$0.99
  • Racing Car Model Pack$0.99
  • Fighting Car Model Pack$0.99
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  • Minicar Model Pack$0.99
  • Airplane Model Pack$0.99
  • Formula One Car Model Pack$0.99
  • Mecha Model Pack$0.99
  • Modern Fighter Model Pack$0.99
  • WWII GER Tank Model Pack$0.99
  • WWII US Tank Model Pack$0.99
  • Helicopter Model Pack$0.99
  • Castle Model Pack$0.99
  • Dinosaur Fossil Model Pack$0.99
  • HMMWV Model Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brick Junior free?
Brick Junior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Brick Junior?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Brick Junior averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Tynker or Brick Junior have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Brick Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Brick Junior?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brick Junior every 8 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Brick Junior on September 15, 2026.

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