# Heavy Machines vs Coding Games for kids

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coding Games for kids at 100% against Heavy Machines's 44%. Coding Games for kids also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Heavy Machines's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heavy Machines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Coding Games for kids sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coding Games for kids holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coding Games for kids has 546 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Heavy Machines's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coding Games for kids's.

Heavy Machines ships an update every 2 months, Coding Games for kids every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heavy Machines | Coding Games for kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-machines/id940924901/reviews) | **[4.2 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-games-for-kids-dino/id6450828432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **546** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BABYBUS CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/463401192) | [Yateland Kids Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835878267) |

## What reviewers say

### Heavy Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-machines/id940924901)

This educational app allows children to assemble and operate powerful construction vehicles. Through interactive puzzles and tasks, kids learn about the functions and usefulness of machines like cranes, excavators, and trucks in a safe, engaging environment.

**Highlights:** Assemble and operate 4 cool vehicles, Learn vehicle functions and usefulness, Complete challenging puzzles and tasks, Interactive work site scenarios, Operate crane, excavator, loader, and truck

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月SVIP | $6.99 | per month |
| 连续包年SVIP | $41.99 | per year |


### Coding Games for kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-games-for-kids-dino/id6450828432)

Embark on an interstellar journey to learn coding through engaging space adventures. This game uses a drag-and-drop interface with graphical blocks to teach programming concepts like sequences and loops. Pilot dinosaur mechs to solve cosmic crises across diverse planets.

**Highlights:** Graphical block coding interface, 36 unique space mechs, 6 space themes, 108 learning levels, Offline play, Intelligent assistance system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| City Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Planet Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Space Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forest Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mine Coding Adventure Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coding Games for kids | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding Games for kids | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coding Games for kids | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coding Games for kids | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heavy Machines free?

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

### Is Coding Games for kids free?

Coding Games for kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Heavy Machines or Coding Games for kids?

Coding Games for kids is rated higher. Heavy Machines averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Coding Games for kids averages 4.2 from 546 ratings.

### Do Heavy Machines or Coding Games for kids have ads?

Heavy Machines shows ads; Coding Games for kids does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heavy Machines or Coding Games for kids?

Heavy Machines ships an update every 2 months, and Coding Games for kids every 6 months. Most recently, Heavy Machines was updated on November 3, 2026 and Coding Games for kids on November 3, 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.*