Tynker: Coding for Kids

Name: Tynker: Coding for Kids
Rating: 4.6 (18286 reviews)
Author: Tynker

By: Tynker App

Learn to code, mod, make games

Overview

Version:

4.6.1120

Last updated: 2026-04-08

Features & Capabilities

Tynker is the #1 coding & AI app for kids, turning screen time into creative learning. It guides children from building their first game to mastering AI and Python with an award-winning curriculum used by over 100 million children and 150,000+ schools worldwide. The platform supports a block-to-text transition, helping kids move from visual blocks to Python, Swift, JavaScript, and Java.

Tynker features Minecraft modding, official partnerships with Barbie™, LEGO®, and Minecraft, cross-platform access on iPad, iPhone, and Web, 200+ coding tutorials, robotics with LEGO WeDo and micro:bit, and AI-ready learning.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education AI Programming Games Content

By:

Tynker

Rating:

4.60

(18,286) 4 new ratings

Version:

4.6.1120 Last updated: 2026-04-08

Version code:

884251349

Creation date:

2014-03-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

152.63MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,408 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#18 in The Best Apps for Learning to Code #21 in coding keyword 4 ▲ #49 in code keyword 31 ▲ #91 in codes keyword 58 ▲

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Tynker

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467

Website:

https://www.tynker.com/

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Tynker as an educational, gamified coding platform with block-based coding and Python, plus strong customization. However, the most common complaints are heavy paywalls gating features, frequent crashes or launch failures, unreliable Minecraft-related tools due to monetization, and slow or missing content updates. A subset of users also dislikes automated remixes. Overall, it offers solid learning value when accessible and stable, but monetization and performance issues repeatedly hinder the experience.

Pros

Educational, gamified coding platform for kids (block-based coding and Python)
Visually engaging interface with instructional games and appealing design
Creative customization options, including avatar creation and character customization
Supports multiple coding languages within the same app (blocks, Python, etc.)

Cons

Heavy paywall/subscription model that gates most features
Frequent stability issues: crashes on startup, app won’t open, or black screens
Minecraft-related features (skins, mods, model maker) are often unreliable or locked behind payment
Content updates are slow or missing (new content lag, missing images)
Remix/bot behavior and other UX changes frustrate users (projects getting remixed without control)

Recent reviews

When i try to get access to minecraft i don’t see it even when i open “On My iPad” another problem when i try to do without files access it just takes 8 weeks. fix those two problems then see if works now

by Wi*****, 2026-07-14

Wanted to create easy mods for Minecraft. Instead got a 10 dollar monthly plan with a stupid 7 day free trial. I’m done with these stupid apps. Plus you use ai for everything so I think scratch can take that title for 1# coding app