Comparison

Tynker vs Mini Golf Motion

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

Mini Golf Motion

Explore physics and engineering principles by designing solutions for mini golf challenges. This educational tool aligns with kindergarten science modules focused on changing an object's motion.

Highlights
  • Physics-based mini golf challenges
  • Engineering design solutions
  • Aligned with kindergarten science curriculum
  • Focus on object motion
  • Interactive learning experience
Features
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Design solutions to mini golf challenges using physics and engineering. This resource is aligned with the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom kindergarten physical science module, "How Can We Change An Object's Motion?"

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Mini Golf Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Golf Motion at none against Tynker's 4. Mini Golf Motion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Tynker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 58 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, 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. Mini Golf Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini Golf Motion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Golf Motion every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tynker versus Mini Golf Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerMini Golf Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 58 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerSmithsonian Institution

Customer experience

Tynker

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

Mini Golf Motion

All ratings1 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

Mini Golf Motion

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

Mini Golf Motion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Golf Motion free?
Mini Golf Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Mini Golf Motion?
Mini Golf Motion is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Mini Golf Motion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tynker or Mini Golf Motion have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Mini Golf Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Mini Golf Motion?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini Golf Motion every 58 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mini Golf Motion on November 3, 2026.

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