Tynker vs Mini Golf Motion
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?
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.
- Physics-based mini golf challenges
- Engineering design solutions
- Aligned with kindergarten science curriculum
- Focus on object motion
- Interactive learning experience
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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?"
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tynker | Mini Golf Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | Smithsonian Institution |
Customer experience
Tynker
Mini Golf Motion
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
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
Mini Golf Motion
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tynker free?
Is Mini Golf Motion free?
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Do Tynker or Mini Golf Motion have ads?
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