Comparison

Tynker vs kidOYO Mini

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

kidOYO Mini

This app introduces young children to computational thinking and computer science concepts. It's designed to foster self-directed learning in areas like coding and engineering, starting from early childhood education and progressing to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Computational literacy methods
  • Computer science education
  • Engineering concepts
  • Coding fundamentals
  • Self-directed learning
  • Classroom tested
Features
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Start early, never stop.. this app helps young minds engage computational literacy methods discovered in computer science, engineering and coding education, for a lifetime of self-driven learning! From the premiere 501(c)(3) public benefit technology producers and mentors at kidOYO® comes the first app used in Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms at leading school districts in America. Helping your learners engage a self-led learning process in computer science, engineering and coding starts early at kidOYO®, and progresses into leading Advanced Placement classrooms as well as University CSE classrooms, at ever earlier ages. This is the future of CSE education, get your child started now, start early, and never stop with kidOYO®!!

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: kidOYO Mini at 100% against Tynker's 56%. kidOYO Mini also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tynker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and kidOYO Mini sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

kidOYO Mini 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 3, 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 100% of kidOYO Mini's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, kidOYO Mini every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tynker versus kidOYO Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerkidOYO Mini
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerkidOYO

Customer experience

Tynker

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

kidOYO Mini

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

kidOYO Mini

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
10 purchases

kidOYO Mini

One-time10
  • Color Grid$1.99
  • Directionals 2$1.99
  • Fill in the Blank$1.99
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  • Repeat Loops 2$1.99
  • Math Blocks$1.99
  • Conditional Shapes 2$1.99
  • X-Axis - Fill in the Number$1.99
  • Y-Axis - Mark the Spot$1.99
  • Y-Axis - Fill in the Number$1.99
  • Rotating Turtles$1.99

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is kidOYO Mini free?
kidOYO Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or kidOYO Mini?
kidOYO Mini is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while kidOYO Mini averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tynker or kidOYO Mini have ads?
Neither Tynker nor kidOYO Mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or kidOYO Mini?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and kidOYO Mini every 26 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on October 27, 2026 and kidOYO Mini on October 13, 2026.

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