CodeCombat vs Osmo
CodeCombat
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| Figure | CodeCombat | Osmo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 8.7 (#5) | 7.3 (#25) |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Languages | The FAQ says CodeCombat supports Python and JavaScript. | Little Genius games are available in English and French, Genius games in English, French, and German, and Monster in English and Spanish. |
| Support | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. | The contact page says the team aims to respond to inquiries within 1–2 business days. |
| What it does | CodeCombat teaches programming through a game in which learners write code. | Osmo makes hands-on learning games where players use real-world objects to interact with digital games on an iPad or Fire tablet. |
Plans
Osmo
- Little Genius Starter Kit (4 games)$59.99, paid once
- Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math (6 games)$67.50, paid once
In their own words
CodeCombat
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