Comparison

Tynker vs Mikode for Miko 2

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

Mikode for Miko 2

This app introduces children to coding through interactive, visual experiences. It allows kids to code a robot and see their creations come to life, making learning a fun and engaging process.

Highlights
  • Visual and colorful coding interface
  • Real-world coding experience
  • Code the Miko robot
  • Comprehensive curriculum
  • Interactive learning for ages 5-10
Features
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Mikode brings code alive, right in front of your children's eyes. Immersive by design to hold children's attention, unlike any coding terminal can! An all-important skill that school doesn't teach. Gift your child coding prodigy a head start with Mikode! Early childhood education needs to better inculcate coding in the curriculum. Mikode is a path-breaking attempt at bringing coding to the real-world from consoles. • Visual & Colorful • Real-world coding experience • Code the Miko robot • Comprehensive curriculum Children are good with shapes, objects, and colors. Not so much with syntax and dull, boring terminals. If it's teaching them coding, it's got to be bright, cheerful, and never out of the reach of their tiny fingers. Your 5-10-year-old can run their code and watch it burst to life on a Miko: moving, dancing, coding! Grab Mikode's innovative curriculum that lays the groundwork for the up and coming coder in your child!

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Mikode for Miko 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mikode for Miko 2 at none against Tynker's 4. Mikode for Miko 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Tynker's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Mikode for Miko 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tynker against 4.6 for Mikode for Miko 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Mikode for Miko 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tynker versus Mikode for Miko 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerMikode for Miko 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkeremotix

Customer experience

Tynker

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

Mikode for Miko 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mikode for Miko 2

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

Mikode for Miko 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mikode for Miko 2 free?
Mikode for Miko 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Mikode for Miko 2?
Mikode for Miko 2 is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Mikode for Miko 2 averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Tynker or Mikode for Miko 2 have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Mikode for Miko 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Mikode for Miko 2?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mikode for Miko 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mikode for Miko 2 on October 24, 2026.

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