Tynker vs Brick Junior
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?
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.
- Hundreds of 3D models
- Detailed animation build demos
- Rotate and scale 3D models
- View steps repeatedly
- Beginner-friendly instructions
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tynker | Brick Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | 鲲 陈 |
Customer experience
Tynker
Brick Junior
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
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
Brick Junior
- 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
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