# Tynker: Coding for Kids

> Learn to code, mod, make games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id805869467](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id805869467)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id805869467`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tynker
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (18,350 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.1120
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-08
- **First published:** 2014-03-05
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467)
- **Website:** [https://www.tynker.com/](https://www.tynker.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tynker.com/privacy](https://www.tynker.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #12,489 — Overall
- #17 — The Best Apps for Learning to Code
- #20 — coding
- #58 — leetcode
- #87 — codes

## Review summary

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)

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