# codeSpark vs Bergman Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bergman Academy at none against codeSpark's 14. Bergman Academy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). codeSpark's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. codeSpark sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bergman Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bergman Academy 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | codeSpark | Bergman Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codespark-coding-for-kids/id923441570/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergman-academy/id6795514403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Homer](https://appshunter.io/developer/601437929) | [Bergman Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795514405) |

## 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


### Bergman Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergman-academy/id6795514403)

Stay connected with your school community through instant updates and essential information. Receive push notifications for urgent news and access school newsletters directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Instant school information, Push notifications for urgent updates, Access school newsletters, Developed by Digistorm, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is codeSpark free?

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

### Is Bergman Academy free?

Bergman Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, codeSpark or Bergman Academy?

Bergman Academy is rated higher. codeSpark averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Bergman Academy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do codeSpark or Bergman Academy have ads?

Neither codeSpark nor Bergman Academy shows ads.

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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.*