CodeCombat vs Lightbot
CodeCombat
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| Figure | CodeCombat | Lightbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Coding Learning Software | 8.7 (#3) | 7.5 (#31) |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 8.7 (#5) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Audience | The FAQ recommends CodeCombat for students aged 9 and up and says teachers can use its curriculum without prior computer science experience. | The game was designed for first-time coders and is described as friendly for all ages. |
| Support | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. | The site lists [email protected] for feedback or contributions to its educator resources. |
| What it does | CodeCombat teaches programming through a game in which learners write code. | Lightbot is a coding puzzle game that teaches programming logic through play. |
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