Comparison

codeSpark vs Odd Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Features
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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!

About

Odd Squad

Step into the role of an Odd Squad Agent in this interactive adventure. Solve puzzles and play games to defeat villains and rescue agents. Engage with characters from the TV show through video and unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive TV show episodes
  • Solve puzzles and defeat villains
  • Meet characters from the show
  • Play fun games
  • Problem-solving challenges
Features
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This interactive episode of the hit TV show Odd Squad puts you right into the action. It's your first day on the job as an Odd Squad Agent - and villains have broken into headquarters. Meet agents and villains from the show through interactive video. Defeat the villains through fun games and solve problems just like they do on the TV show. Will you be able to bring all the other agents back from another dimension? How can you help Odd Squad's donkey football team win a game? And what's the best way to make an angry rainbow into a happy rainbow? Get ready, because - something very odd has happened. Odd Squad: Oddmented Reality is brought to you by Sinking Ship Entertainment (Dino Dana, Odd Squad, Annedroids.)

Screenshots

codeSpark4 screens
Odd Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: codeSpark at Free against Odd Squad's $2.99. codeSpark also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (52% vs 25%). Odd Squad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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

codeSpark is free to download; Odd Squad costs $2.99 up front. codeSpark sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Odd Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

codeSpark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: codeSpark has 41K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of codeSpark's written reviews are positive against 25% of Odd Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

codeSpark ships an update fortnightly, Odd Squad monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
codeSpark versus Odd Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercodeSparkOdd Squad
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (41K ratings) — better2.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better19
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB824 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomerSinking Ship Interactive Inc.

Customer experience

codeSpark

All ratings40,522 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,423 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.2%

Odd Squad

All ratings19 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Odd Squad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

codeSpark

Subscriptions11
  • 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
None

Odd Squad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is codeSpark free?
codeSpark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Odd Squad free?
Odd Squad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, codeSpark or Odd Squad?
codeSpark is rated higher. codeSpark averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Odd Squad averages 2.5 from 19 ratings.
Do codeSpark or Odd Squad have ads?
Neither codeSpark nor Odd Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, codeSpark or Odd Squad?
codeSpark ships an update fortnightly, and Odd Squad monthly. Most recently, codeSpark was updated on September 30, 2026 and Odd Squad on September 10, 2026.

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