Comparison

Tynker vs Rodocodo

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

Rodocodo

Embark on an adventure through new worlds while learning fundamental coding concepts. This game offers 40 engaging levels designed to introduce computational thinking in a fun and accessible way for young learners.

Highlights
  • Learn coding basics
  • 40 engaging levels
  • Sequencing
  • Debugging
  • Loops
  • Functions
Features
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Explore new worlds while learning to code with Rodocodo’s new “Code Hour” coding puzzle game. *FREE Hour of Code Special Edition* Have you ever wondered how to make your own video games? Or maybe you'd like to make an app, but don't know where to start? Learning to code makes this possible! And with Rodocodo it’s easy to get started. You don’t need to be a maths whizz or a computer genius. Coding is for anyone! Help guide the Rodocodo cat through new and exciting worlds while learning the basics of coding. With 40 different levels to explore, how far will you go? *What is Hour of Code?* Hour of Code is a global initiative that introduces kids to computer science through one hour of playful, engaging coding activities. Created to remove the mystery around coding, it shows that anyone can learn - and enjoy - computational thinking. Rodocodo shares this belief wholeheartedly. That’s why we’ve created a special free Hour of Code edition of our game for everyone to enjoy. *What’s Included* Across 40 fun-filled levels, players will learn essential coding skills such as: * Sequencing * Debugging * Loops * Functions * And more... This special Hour of Code edition is 100% free with no in-app purchases. To explore our full Rodocodo learning platform and discover more coding resources, visit https://www.rodocodo.com.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Rodocodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rodocodo at 100% against Tynker's 56%. Rodocodo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Tynker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 7). 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. Rodocodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rodocodo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 7, 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 Rodocodo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Rodocodo every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tynker versus Rodocodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerRodocodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerrodocodo Ltd

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.8%

Rodocodo

All ratings7 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

Rodocodo

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

Rodocodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rodocodo free?
Rodocodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Rodocodo?
Rodocodo is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Rodocodo averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Tynker or Rodocodo have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Rodocodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Rodocodo?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rodocodo every 10 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rodocodo on June 5, 2026.

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