# codeSpark vs Math Olympics

The clearest difference is rating: codeSpark at 4.6 against Math Olympics's 4.0. codeSpark also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Math Olympics's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. codeSpark sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Math Olympics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

codeSpark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: codeSpark has 41K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

codeSpark ships an update fortnightly, Math Olympics every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | codeSpark | Math Olympics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codespark-coding-for-kids/id923441570/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-olympics-math-practice/id1019755455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Homer](https://appshunter.io/developer/601437929) | [Artur Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698890539) |

## What reviewers say

### codeSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codespark-coding-for-kids/id923441570)

This app offers hundreds of interactive coding games and activities for children aged 3-10. Kids can solve puzzles, design their own games and stories, and even participate in coding contests. It focuses on building essential coding concepts and problem-solving skills in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of coding games and activities, Create your own games and stories, Puzzles to master coding concepts, Monthly coding contests, Multiplayer coding challenges, Pre-coding activities for preschoolers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $3.99 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $7.99 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $9.99 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $9.99 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $12.99 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $15.00 | per month |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| codeSpark Holiday Annual Membership | $63.00 | per year |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $79.99 | per year |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $90.00 | per year |
| codeSpark Academy Enrollment | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Great for learning coding
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🤩 Awesome game/app
- 💯 Best coding app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔑 Forced to pay for access
- 🤬 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing progress and lost stories
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Incorrect item purchases and coin deductions
- Inability to access drafts and profiles
- Incompatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more pet foos and customization options
- Improve story sharing and collaboration features
- Introduce more puzzles and challenges
- Allow custom character and block creation
- Implement better communication between coders


### Math Olympics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-olympics-math-practice/id1019755455)

This app offers engaging math practice for grades 2-8 through gamified levels and timed quizzes. Earn points to grow your Math Brain, but avoid too many mistakes to prevent losing progress. It includes exercises for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with memory cards for learning times tables.

**Highlights:** Gamified math levels, Timed math quizzes, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises, Times tables practice with memory cards, Progress tracking, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is codeSpark free?

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

### Is Math Olympics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, codeSpark or Math Olympics?

codeSpark is rated higher. codeSpark averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Math Olympics averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do codeSpark or Math Olympics have ads?

Neither codeSpark nor Math Olympics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, codeSpark or Math Olympics?

codeSpark ships an update fortnightly, and Math Olympics every 6 weeks. Most recently, codeSpark was updated on October 22, 2026 and Math Olympics on October 21, 2026.

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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.*