# Go for Dash & Dot Robots vs Tynker Junior

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go for Dash & Dot Robots at none against Tynker Junior's 6. Go for Dash & Dot Robots also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Tynker Junior's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 158). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Go for Dash & Dot Robots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker Junior has 4.2K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Go for Dash & Dot Robots's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tynker Junior's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Go for Dash & Dot Robots ships an update every 3 months, Tynker Junior every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go for Dash & Dot Robots | Tynker Junior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-dash-and-dot-robots/id928519463/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-junior-coding-for-kids/id1393933000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 158 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MORAVIA Consulting, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673101600) | [Tynker](https://appshunter.io/developer/805869470) |

## What reviewers say

### Go for Dash & Dot Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-dash-and-dot-robots/id928519463)

Control and program your Dash or Dot robot to complete missions, act out stories, and explore the world. This app is the starting point for learning coding and playing with these interactive robots. Designed for children aged 5 and up.

**Highlights:** Full robot control, Program lights and sounds, Set robot personalities, Complete missions, Explore the world with robots, Learn coding basics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to control robots
- 💡 Great for education and coding
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Works great with Dash and Dot
- ✨ Robots are loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- ⚠️ Incompatible with older devices
- 🤔 App needs updates and improvements
- 😞 Customer support unhelpful

**Reported bugs**

- Eye light menu gets smaller
- Internet connection issues for ideas
- App takes long to load
- Green background on launch
- Power button light is bothersome

**Requested features**

- Bring back discontinued robots (Dot, Cue)
- Add camera functionality to see where Dash is going
- Allow typing commands instead of voice
- Add a camera to take pictures
- See what the robot sees on the device


### Tynker Junior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-junior-coding-for-kids/id1393933000)

This app introduces children aged 4-7 to coding concepts through engaging, word-free picture blocks. It helps them develop problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills through interactive coding adventures. Designed for young learners, it makes learning to code fun and accessible.

**Highlights:** Word-free picture block coding, Problem-solving and logic development, Music and art creation, 200+ coding challenges, Tap-based interface, Voiceovers for guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Individual Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan | $314.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 💡 Good introduction to coding concepts
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy code and bugs
- 💰 Limited access without subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- Levels/games not progressing properly
- Login and account issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced coding lessons
- Improve customer support and responsiveness
- Integrate with full Tynker app for seamless experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go for Dash & Dot Robots free?

Go for Dash & Dot Robots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tynker Junior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Tynker Junior?

Tynker Junior is rated higher. Go for Dash & Dot Robots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Tynker Junior averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Tynker Junior have ads?

Neither Go for Dash & Dot Robots nor Tynker Junior shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go for Dash & Dot Robots or Tynker Junior?

Go for Dash & Dot Robots ships an update every 3 months, and Tynker Junior every 2 months. Most recently, Go for Dash & Dot Robots was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tynker Junior on November 6, 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.*