# Encode: Learn to Code

> Learn coding at your pace

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1198851756](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1198851756)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1198851756`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Upskew Pty. Ltd.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (6,375 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.22.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2017-02-01
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/encode-learn-to-code/id1198851756)
- **Website:** [https://learnencode.com](https://learnencode.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://upskew.com/privacy/](https://upskew.com/privacy/)

## Description

Encode: Learn to Code helps absolute beginners start coding today with bite-sized, interactive lessons you can finish in about 15 minutes each day.

Learn practical, real-world skills with hands-on coding in your browser, a built-in playground, daily streaks for motivation, and a personalized certificate on completion. Courses cover Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, and mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, and the Command Line.

## Rankings

- #22,546 — Overall
- #13 — The Best Apps for Learning to Code
- #3 — coding
- #3 — no code required
- #14 — code
- #15 — learn

## Review summary

Encode offers beginner-friendly, interactive, bite-sized coding lessons with a clean UI and free access. Users praise its hands-on approach and clear explanations, especially for Python and SQL. Major downsides are the ad-supported free tier and premium upsell, plus a gamified 'hearts' system that can block progress, occasional mis-marked answers, rushed content, and missing features like certificates and broader language support.

### Pros

- Interactive, hands-on learning that builds on previously taught material with practice prompts after each step.
- Clear, concise explanations and bite-sized lessons that are beginner-friendly.
- Free to start and accessible without logging in, with a user-friendly UI and engaging format.
- Useful for learning real programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) through practical coding exercises.

### Cons

- Free version relies on ads and upsells a premium plan to remove ads and unlock more features.
- Heart-based progression can be frustrating, with lost hearts or blocked progress even when answers seem correct.
- Some lessons feel rushed or have mis-marked answers, which can hinder progress.
- Missing features like certificates and broader real-world language coverage.

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