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codeSpark - Coding for Kids

67%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
story, monetization
67% User Score Based on 1,700 reviews

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Learn-to-code for kids 3-10 with 100s of educational learning games & activities

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,700 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
monetization12 negative mentions

  • The app is educational, challenging, and fun, making it a great tool for kids to learn coding concepts.
  • The graphics and characters are engaging, which keeps children interested and motivated to play.
  • The app promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making it a valuable resource for both home and classroom use.
  • The subscription model is expensive, making it inaccessible for many families, and the free trial is misleading.
  • Customer service is poor, with many users reporting difficulties in canceling subscriptions and receiving refunds.
  • The app has numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration for both kids and parents.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed experience with the storytelling aspect of the app, noting both its potential for fostering creativity and the challenges posed by technical issues such as glitches and limited functionality. While some users appreciate the platform's ability to help children develop storytelling skills alongside coding and critical thinking, others express frustration over the difficulties in navigating the story creation process and the impact of subscription costs. Overall, the app is seen as a valuable tool for creative storytelling, albeit with significant room for improvement in its execution.

    • “My daughter is a creative storyteller, and having a platform where she can learn coding, critical thinking, and math concepts, all while practicing her storytelling, is exactly what we need in our homeschool.”
    • “A plus is it helps kids with storytelling, too, as they are able to code stories with fun characters and narrate them.”
    • “They've got a story maker now that's been super fun!”
    • “This made it incredibly difficult for my child to fully figure out all directions or follow the little storylines on his own.”
    • “The making a story and game is limited because there's no if-else or greater or less than.”
    • “Let me tell you a little story about this app: one time my child played this game, inspected my credit card on this stupid subscription, and now I can't buy any food. This stupid app wasted my money, and now we are just poor because we wasted our money on this stupid app.”
  • monetization
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has drawn mixed reactions from users, with many expressing frustration over the lack of transparency regarding in-app purchases and subscriptions. While some appreciate the absence of ads, others prefer a free version supported by ads instead of a subscription model. Overall, players feel misled by the game's advertising, with calls for clearer communication about costs and access.

    • “It has no ads, so you don't have to worry about that.”
    • “This is good 👍 because there are no ads in it and it is fun to code ☺️”
    • “Wow, I love it! I like that it has no ads.”
    • “Ehhhhh, I thought it was free. Make a version so you don't use money but have ads, though. That would be great!”
    • “In-app purchases are completely misleading.”
    • “Very misleading advertising.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their brightness, clarity, and visual appeal, making it an attractive choice for players. Many users appreciate the game's aesthetic quality, noting that it enhances the overall experience, especially for educational purposes. However, some users express disappointment about access limitations related to membership requirements.

    • “Great graphics, nice learning game.”
    • “Great learning tool for kids with excellent graphics!”
    • “It's sad I can't play anymore, especially now that I want to be in the graphics design and game-making industry.”
    • “The graphics are bright, crisp, and clean.”
    • “I love this game because of the graphics, but you have to sign in to membership to start a free trial.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, often sharing laughs with friends. However, some users express frustration over payment issues, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant draw for many players.

    • “It's funny, but I had one problem which was with the night trial, and it just wasn't working. Yeah, it's good.”
    • “I think it's hilarious that there are so many comments complaining about the model here with a copy-paste answer trying to justify $8/month.”
    • “It’s really funny that it makes me and my best friend laugh.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is notably poor, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing, and lagging issues, particularly on newer devices. These technical problems have hindered gameplay, making it difficult for players to complete stories without interruptions.

    • “Constant glitches and freezing; my daughter loved it so much.”
    • “This year, I took advantage of the lifetime subscription New Year's sale for the price of one year's membership, and she has not been able to complete a story in one sitting because of the continued glitches and freezing.”
    • “So far, it's very buggy on a brand new Samsung Galaxy tablet.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the music in the game, often highlighting its catchy and enjoyable nature, with some even referring to it as the "best game ever." However, there is a desire for the option to disable the continuous background music while retaining character sound effects for a more personalized experience.

    • “It's the best game ever (best game ever) that was a SpongeBob song instead of 'Best Day Ever'; it was 'Best Game Ever.'”
    • “The only wish I would have is the ability to disable the continuous music but keep the sound effects of the characters' actions.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics that effectively teach coding concepts to kids with minimal text, making it both fun and thought-provoking. Additionally, the art style enhances the overall experience.

    • “I love the mechanics of the app and how it shows kids how to code without too many words.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and fun.”
    • “I really like the art, and the gameplay makes you think.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express significant frustration regarding the emotional impact of the subscription, indicating that it has led to heightened feelings of dissatisfaction and annoyance.

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