Comparison

Tynker vs Code Land

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

Code Land

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

Highlights
  • Learn coding concepts (loops, sequences, conditions)
  • Develop logical thinking and problem-solving
  • Hundreds of challenges across various worlds
  • Offline play supported
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Content for ages 4+
  • Supports multiple users
Features
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Code Land is an educational app that teaches coding to children by playing games. With activities spanning skill and reading comprehension levels, children can learn basic skills such as science, programming, logic, problem solving, and more. Code Land is accessible to everyone! All of our games and activities are specially designed and adapted to fit the level and abilities of each child. From visual games where you don't even need to know how to read, to advanced programming multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone. All games are designed to be fun and educational. They are set in a variety of situations, such as setting up a factory or getting out of a maze, all designed to appeal to users. Play and learn freely without pressure or stress. Think, act, observe, ask questions and find the answers with Code Land and the Learny Land suite of games. FEATURES: • Learn key coding concepts such as loops, sequences, actions, conditions, and events. • Develop logical thinking and problem solving skills • Hundreds of challenges spread across various worlds and themes. • No downloadable content means it’s easy to play offline. • Easy and intuitive scenarios, with child-friendly interfaces. • Content for everyone with no limiting stereotypes. • Content for 4 years old and up. • Supports multiple users. • No ads, no data collection. • No written communication between players or with other people. • No commitments or inconveniences; cancel at any time. • New content added regularly. SUBSCRIPTION: • Download and try the app for free, without any commitment. • The full, unlimited version works through a subscription model. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused part of a free trial period, if offered, will be lost when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. ABOUT LEARNY LAND: At Learny Land, we love to play, and we believe that games must form part of the educational and growth stage of all children; because to play is to discover, explore, learn and have fun. Our educational games help children learn about the world around them and are designed with love. They are easy to use, beautiful and safe. Because boys and girls have always played to have fun and learn, the games we make - like the toys that last a lifetime - can be seen, played and heard. At Learny Land we take advantage of the most innovative technologies and the most modern devices to take the experience of learning and playing a step further. We create toys that could not have existed when we were young. Read more about us at www.learnyland.com. Privacy Policy: We take Privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your children or allow any type of third party ads. To learn more, please read our privacy policy at www.learnyland.com. Contact us: We'd love to know your opinion and your suggestions. Please, write to support@learnyland.com. Terms of Use: http://learnyland.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Code Land4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tynker at 18K against Code Land's 1.6K. Code Land's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 56%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Code Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tynker against 4.5 for Code Land. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 66% of Code Land's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tynker versus Code Land: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerCode Land
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB821 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerLearny Land

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.9%

Code Land

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.3%

User reviews

Tynker

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Coding made fun
  • 👍 Great for learning
  • 🎨 Customizable Minecraft mods
  • 💡 Potential for more features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for full access
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Limited Minecraft functionality
  • ⏱️ Slow project publishing

Code Land

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and engaging
  • 💻 Helpful for learning coding
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
  • 🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🕰️ Limited free trial period
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔇 Sound issues
  • 🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

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

Code Land

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • In-app purchases not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to create own games
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • More age-appropriate content for older kids

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
10 purchases

Code Land

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription to Code Land$9.991 Month
  • Code Land premium. Annual7 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$49.991 Year
  • Code Land + All Learny Land apps$59.991 Year
  • Code Land Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Land free?
Code Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Code Land?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Code Land averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Tynker or Code Land have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Code Land shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Code Land?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Land every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Code Land on October 15, 2026.

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