Tynker vs Go for Dash & Dot Robots
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?
Go for Dash & Dot Robots
Control and program your Dash or Dot robot to complete missions, act out stories, and explore the world. This app is the starting point for learning coding and playing with these interactive robots. Designed for children aged 5 and up.
- Full robot control
- Program lights and sounds
- Set robot personalities
- Complete missions
- Explore the world with robots
- Learn coding basics
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PLEASE NOTE: This app requires a Wonder Workshop robot - Dash or Dot - and a supported Bluetooth Smart/4/LE-enabled device to play. To find out more, please visit our website: https://www.makewonder.com or an Apple Store (US, Canada). This app is FREE to play. Whew! Dash & Dot have traveled the seas and finally arrived at your doorstep. Now it’s your mission to show them how to play! Get full control of Dash & Dot with the Go app. Send Dash on missions to deliver messages, use Dot to act out storybook characters, and go out and explore the world together. Ready, set, Go! This app is just the beginning of coding and playing with Dash & Dot. For ages 5 and up. As seen on the New York Times, USA TODAY, WIRED, Engadget, BBC, and more. “Thoroughly absorbing.” - New York Times “Both kids begged me to take out the robots and start playing with them again.” - Business Insider “Wonder Workshop's notion that kids need to learn twenty-first century skills (and can have fun doing it) flips the industry paradigm on its head, putting kids first.” - James Oppenheim "They are designed to encourage kids to explore and be curious while also learning problem solving." - VentureBeat HOW TO PLAY - Connect Dash and/or Dot to the Go app using Bluetooth Smart/4 - Make Dash & Dot your own by setting their personalities and names - Discover how Dash moves with full directional control and multiple speed settings - Program the lights to display an array of colors and patterns - Make Dash & Dot play fun sounds and animations If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at any time at https://help.makewonder.com. ABOUT WONDER WORKSHOP Wonder Workshop, an award-winning creator of educational toys and applications for children, was founded in 2012 by three parents on a mission to make learning to code meaningful and fun for children. Through open-ended play and learning experiences, we hope to instill a sense of wonder while helping kids develop their creative problem solving skills. We play test with children throughout our product and app development process to make sure our experiences are frustration free and fun. Wonder Workshop takes children's privacy very seriously. Our apps do not include any third-party advertising or collect any personal information. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: https://www.makewonder.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.makewonder.com/TOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against Go for Dash & Dot Robots's 4.1. Tynker also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 157) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Go for Dash & Dot Robots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 56%). 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. Go for Dash & Dot Robots asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 64% of Go for Dash & Dot Robots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Go for Dash & Dot Robots every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tynker | Go for Dash & Dot Robots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better | 4.1 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 64.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 157 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 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 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tynker | MORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o. |
Customer experience
Tynker
Go for Dash & Dot Robots
User reviews
Tynker
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Go for Dash & Dot Robots
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to control robots
- 💡 Great for education and coding
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Works great with Dash and Dot
- ✨ Robots are loved by users
Room to improve
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- ⚠️ Incompatible with older devices
- 🤔 App needs updates and improvements
- 😞 Customer support unhelpful
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
Go for Dash & Dot Robots
Reported bugs
10 issues- Eye light menu gets smaller
- Internet connection issues for ideas
- App takes long to load
- Green background on launch
- Power button light is bothersome
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- Cannot connect to Bluetooth
- App doesn't run on new phones
- Cannot get robot to update
- Cannot connect to robots
- App doesn't work on iPad 2
Requested features
11 requests- Bring back discontinued robots (Dot, Cue)
- Add camera functionality to see where Dash is going
- Allow typing commands instead of voice
- Add a camera to take pictures
- See what the robot sees on the device
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- User forum
- Upload/record own sounds
- Desktop version of the app
- Sound recording options
- Battery indicator
- Update for latest iOS
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
Go for Dash & Dot Robots
No in-app purchases
Questions
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