Comparison

codeSpark vs TempoBlocks

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
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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

TempoBlocks

This app offers an intuitive metronome with a unique block-based visual programming interface for creating and exploring rhythms. It's designed for musicians of all ages and educators to make rhythm practice engaging and educational.

Highlights
  • Block-based rhythm programming
  • Visual timing and beat strength display
  • Customizable sound sets
  • Accurate audio engine
  • Support for various time signatures and patterns
  • Gradual tempo changes
  • Looping and slowing down passages
Features
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TempoBlocks is an intuitive metronome that goes beyond keeping time. It combines a clean, friendly interface with a block-based language that lets users build, customise, and explore rhythms through visual programming. Why young musicians love it: • Elegant bar wheel that shows timing and beat strength at a glance • Simple, direct controls that make setting tempo effortless • Engaging sound sets to keep practice fresh • Useful presets for quick, no-friction setup Why teachers and educators love it: • Accurate, reliable timing powered by a high-quality audio engine • Visual cues that help learners understand beat patterns and accents • Custom rhythm creation for exercises, ensemble parts, and practice pieces • “Tempo blocks” that let users design tempo patterns using a visual domain-specific language • No accounts and no ads for a safe, distraction-free environment Made for learning and exploration: TempoBlocks supports common time signatures, accents, subdivisions, multi-bar phrases, custom patterns, and gradual tempo changes. Users can loop tricky sections, slow passages down, visualize complex rhythms, or experiment freely as they improve. Great for: • Music learners of any age • Educators teaching rhythm fundamentals • Home practice and structured lessons • Anyone who benefits from clear visual rhythm feedback • Musicians who want a playful, programmable metronome TempoBlocks makes rhythm practice visual, interactive, and creatively open, powered by an innovative blend of metronome precision and visual programming. Privacy Policy: https://ketech.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service (EULA): https://ketech.org/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

codeSpark4 screens
TempoBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TempoBlocks at 5.0 against codeSpark's 4.6. codeSpark's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. codeSpark sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TempoBlocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TempoBlocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: codeSpark has 41K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
codeSpark versus TempoBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercodeSparkTempoBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomerK&E Technology Consultants Ltd

Customer experience

codeSpark

All ratings40,564 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,434 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.1%

TempoBlocks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TempoBlocks

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
2 purchases

TempoBlocks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is codeSpark free?
codeSpark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TempoBlocks free?
TempoBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, codeSpark or TempoBlocks?
TempoBlocks is rated higher. codeSpark averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while TempoBlocks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do codeSpark or TempoBlocks have ads?
Neither codeSpark nor TempoBlocks shows ads.

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