# Tynker vs Thames & Kosmos Junior

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thames & Kosmos Junior at 100% against Tynker's 56%. Thames & Kosmos Junior also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Tynker's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 24). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Thames & Kosmos Junior asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thames & Kosmos Junior 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 24, 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 Thames & Kosmos Junior's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tynker | Thames & Kosmos Junior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thames-and-kosmos-junior/id6497407881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tynker](https://appshunter.io/developer/805869470) | [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682) |

## What reviewers say

### Tynker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly All-Access Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Tynker Web + Mobile Plan | $314.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Minecraft mods not working as expected
- Syncing and publishing issues
- Disappearing projects and progress
- Compatibility problems with newer Minecraft versions

**Requested features**

- More Minecraft block and mob customization
- Offline access
- Improved community moderation
- Ability to save and restore projects


### Thames & Kosmos Junior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thames-and-kosmos-junior/id6497407881)

Build and program a robotic friend using a physical kit. Control its movements, lights, and sounds through an intuitive visual coding interface. This app offers a fun, hands-on introduction to robotics, engineering, and computer science for young learners.

**Highlights:** Build and code a robotic buddy, Learn coding with block-based interface, Program movement, lights, and sounds, Remote control and programming modes, Robot workshop diagnostic game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tynker free?

Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thames & Kosmos Junior free?

Thames & Kosmos Junior is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tynker or Thames & Kosmos Junior?

Thames & Kosmos Junior is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Thames & Kosmos Junior averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Tynker or Thames & Kosmos Junior have ads?

Neither Tynker nor Thames & Kosmos Junior shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*