CodeCombat vs Math Playground
CodeCombat
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Math Playground
mathplayground.comSide by side
| Figure | CodeCombat | Math Playground |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $3.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 8.7 (#5) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2002 |
| Learning approach | The company says learners use typed code to learn programming. | Activities use visual models, interactive manipulatives, and story-based challenges to support math understanding. |
| Security | CodeCombat says it uses SSL, encryption, de-identification, pseudonymization, access controls, regular testing, and minimal data collection and retention. | The data security plan describes secure hosting, controlled access to administrative systems, and providers that implement encryption and security safeguards. |
| Support | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. | The support page asks users to contact Math Playground by email and says to allow 24 hours for a response to refund requests. |
| What it does | CodeCombat teaches programming through a game in which learners write code. | Math Playground is a K–6 math website with games, logic puzzles, and problem-solving activities. |
Plans
Math Playground
- Monthly Family$7 a month
- Classroom Monthly$10 a month
- Annual Family$42 a year
- Focused Family$48 a year
- Classroom Annual$60 a year
- Math Playground PLUS Classroom$72 a year
- Math Playground PLUS SchoolPriced on request
- Standard SchoolPriced on request
In their own words
CodeCombat
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Math Playground
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