codeSpark vs Code Karts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
codeSpark
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.
- 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
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codeSpark: The Award-Winning Learn-to-Code App for Kids (Ages 3–10) 100s of coding games & activities—plus tools to create your own! Kids as young as 3 can start coding through play with puzzles, storytelling, and creativity tools designed just for them. Older kids can design and publish their own games, join monthly contests, and explore projects created by other kid coders. Get full access with a monthly or annual subscription—try membership free for 7 days! Annual subscribers can create up to 5 child profiles, making codeSpark perfect for families with multiple learners. OR play limited content through Hour of Code with no credit card required. Learn Coding Through Play - Puzzles – Master core coding and problem-solving concepts level by level - Create – Design and code your own games and interactive stories - Made by Kids – Play and explore games created by other young coders around the world - Monthly Coding Contests – Showcase creativity, code projects, and win prizes - Code Together – Join friends in a multiplayer water balloon fight while practicing coding logic - Pre-Coding for Preschoolers – Activities designed for early learners ages 3–4 - Adventure Maps – Unlock new puzzles and challenges while progressing through fun coding worlds Educational Benefits Backed by Research codeSpark’s curriculum is based on research from MIT, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon. Kids learn the basics of computer science in a fun, accessible way—without words. - Coding concepts: sequencing, loops, conditionals, events, and debugging - Computational thinking: problem-solving, logic, pattern recognition, and creativity - Reinforces early skills: reading, math, and critical thinking - Builds confidence, perseverance, and collaboration through play - Encourages design thinking by letting kids turn ideas into working games and stories Kid-Safe & Ad-Free - Every game and story is reviewed before publishing to ensure safety - No ads, no micro-transactions, no distractions - Parent dashboard to manage profiles and track progress - A trusted environment for independent learning Praise from Parents & Teachers “My daughters are 6 and 8, and this is their new favorite game. Now they want to be programmers!” – Parent Review “I loved seeing how my children enjoyed working together on the puzzles.” – Parent Review Teachers and parents worldwide use codeSpark to introduce coding in classrooms, after-school programs, and at home. Kids stay motivated because the learning feels like play, and they are proud to share their creations. - Awards & Recognition - The LEGO Foundation – Pioneer in Reimagining Learning & Play - Children’s Technology Review – Editor’s Choice Award - Parent’s Choice Award – Gold Medal - Collision Conference – Kids & Family Silver Winner Why Families Choose codeSpark - Designed for kids ages 3–10 with no reading required - Builds STEM skills through fun, engaging coding challenges - Supports creativity with open-ended game and story design tools - Encourages collaboration through multiplayer games and contests - Trusted by parents, teachers, and schools worldwide - Helps kids see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and future innovators Subscription & Download Start with a 7-day free membership trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Annual subscribers can create up to 5 child profiles, making it easy to support the whole family. Privacy Policy: http://codespark.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://codespark.com/terms/ Start your child’s coding journey today with codeSpark—the award-winning learn-to-code app that makes programming fun, safe, and accessible for every kid ages 3–10!
Code Karts
This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.
- Pre-coding logic puzzles
- Learn to count in binary
- Develop sequencing and problem-solving
- Over 70 levels
- Two game modes
- Intuitive UI for young children
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Ready, Set, Code! Code Karts introduces pre-coding to children from the age of 4 through a series of logical puzzles presented in the form of a raceway. What’s more, it teaches kids the fundamentals of code while they race! New in version 4.0: Learn to count in binary with 5 new games! Kids will learn to count like a computer using only 0 and 1 numerals. These activities will sharpen their problem-solving skills and develop their understanding of the decimal system. With over 70 levels, a variety of puzzling obstacles, and two different game modes, there’s no shortage of educational content for kids to enjoy. In Code Karts, the objective is to use direction bricks to get the race car to the finish line. Through careful observation of the track ahead and some logical thinking, kids will quickly pick up on solutions to more and more difficult puzzles and will begin to absorb key elements of code-based thinking. For example, one of the obstacles, the switch, represents “if-then” statements, one of the most common programming tools. While there are a number of games that aim to teach children the fundamentals of code, we’ve found that they are often too difficult to truly educate their intended audience. Code Karts aims to teach the youngest of children the fundamentals of code, allowing them a deeper and more immediate understanding once they become old enough to actually begin writing code themselves. FEATURES: - 2 modes: Classic or Competition (race against the device) - Very intuitive User Interface for children from age 4 - Develop sequencing, problem solving and logic - 70+ levels - 21 languages In our technology-driven world, programming is becoming more and more of a vital skill. It’s a proven fact that the earlier you are introduced to something, the more likely you are to be able to master it as you learn. The same applies to code! By introducing kids to code at a young age, you can ensure that they get a head start in the fascinating realm of computer technology. And what’s a better way to introduce them than through Code Karts, our fun and engaging educational game! About EDOKI ACADEMY We founded EDOKI ACADEMY to bring our classroom experience with hundreds of children to the Digital world of tablets. As certified teachers, our aim is to develop a range of truly educational as well as beautiful apps based on the Montessori Method. All our apps can be used at home or in class. They can also be used by speech therapists. We are proud winners of several Awards from the Parent's Choice Foundation and Common Sense Media. For any support, please contact us on support@edokiacademy.com. PRIVACY POLICY We take personal data protection very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. You can read our privacy policy here: https://www.edokiacademy.com/en/privacy-policy/ CONNECT WITH US! If you have any support requests, comments, or questions do not hesitate to contact us at support@edokiacademy.com or visit the Edoki Academy Online Community at edokiacademy.com. We’d love to hear from you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: codeSpark at 4.6 against Code Karts's 3.8. codeSpark also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 147). Code Karts's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. codeSpark sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Code Karts 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: codeSpark has 41K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of codeSpark's written reviews are positive against 61% of Code Karts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
codeSpark ships an update fortnightly, Code Karts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | codeSpark | Code Karts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (41K ratings) — better | 3.8 (147 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | 61.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 147 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Homer | EDOKI ACADEMY |
Customer experience
codeSpark
Code Karts
User reviews
codeSpark
From 41K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Great for learning coding
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🤩 Awesome game/app
- 💯 Best coding app ever
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔑 Forced to pay for access
- 🤬 Unauthorized charges
Code Karts
From 147 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great introduction to coding
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Good for logic and sequencing
- 👍 Quick customer support
- 👍 No ads
Room to improve
- 👎 Requires purchase to continue
- 👎 Purchase not restoring
- 👎 Issues with family sharing
- 👎 Tedious arrow interaction
- 👎 Broken bonus level
Bugs and requests
codeSpark
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Code Karts
Reported bugs
26 issues- Cannot restore purchases
- Purchased content not unlocking on new devices
- Family sharing not working for purchases
- Bonus level is unplayable/unexitable
- Back button not working in bonus level
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- App stuck on 'please wait' screen
- Errors when family member tries to access paid features
- Purchase not applying across devices
- Game won't open after purchase attempt
- Levels not unlocking after purchase
- Inconsistent silent mode
- Binary counting errors
- Frustrating race crashes
- Car crashes on corners in races
- Game freezes or pauses on first screen
- Purchased features not unlocking on other devices
- Trophy points not accumulating
- Coins disappearing after iPad update
- Coins not collecting
- Error when trying to buy full version (no internet connection)
- Black screen after completing level 20 on iPad 2
- Buggy purchase process
- App asks to buy again after previous purchase
- Binary game has errors in Turkish dubbing
- App doesn't work on iPad 3 (popup connection required)
- Silent mode is inconsistent
Requested features
12 requests- Extend free trial
- Improve arrow interaction
- Add more levels
- Add option to reset progress
- Improve Turkish dubbing accuracy
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- Fix binary counting errors
- Add more complex challenges
- Allow changing car speed
- Fix car not cleaning issue
- Provide clues for race crashes
- Add dark mode option
- Improve sound options
In-app purchases
codeSpark
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- codeSpark Academy Enrollment1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial2 variants$12.991 Month
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$15.001 Month
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$23.993 Months
- codeSpark Holiday Annual Membership7 Days trial$63.001 Year
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$90.001 Year
- codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Code Karts
- Full Game Unlock$2.99
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