Adventure Academy vs CodeCombat
Adventure Academy
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CodeCombat
codecombat.comSide by side
| Figure | Adventure Academy | CodeCombat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.75/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 8.2 (#8) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Device limits | Touchscreen Windows devices are not officially supported because the maker reports technical issues with them. | The FAQ says CodeCombat does not currently support iPads or Android tablets and recommends computers with at least 4 GB of RAM and a modern browser. |
| Learning approach | Learners explore a virtual world, complete learning quests, and unlock new zones as they progress. | The company says learners use typed code to learn programming. |
| Support | The maker directs users with product support questions to its Customer Care Help Center. | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. |
Plans
Adventure Academy
- Monthly$12.99 a month
- Short-term$29.99 a month
- Annual$45 a year
In their own words
Adventure Academy
Adventure Academy is an educational online game for children ages 8–13, with learning activities in math, science, reading, and social studies. Children explore a virtual world, complete quests, and unlock new zones as they progress. The service includes thousands of activities, including games, books, reading materials, and educational videos. Progress tracking and standards alignment are listed, but there is no teacher dashboard or offline play. Up to three children in one household can play at the same time using separate profiles under one account. Parents or caregivers can set filtered chat interaction levels or block all in-game communication. The subscription has no advertising or in-app purchases. New subscribers can get a free trial with full access, but payment details are required at signup and trial length depends on the subscription selected. Plans cost $12.99 a month, $29.99 a month billed every six months, or $45 a year. Apps are listed for Windows and Mac desktop, iOS, and Android; Amazon Kindle and Fire tablets are unsupported, and touchscreen Windows devices are not officially supported.
CodeCombat
CodeCombat has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.