codeSpark Academy vs Mission US
codeSpark Academy
code-spark.org
Mission US
mission-us.orgSide by side
| Figure | codeSpark Academy | Mission US |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 8.2 (#9) | 7.7 (#16) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the service does not include pop-up or other third-party ads, does not sell collected information, and lets adults request review or deletion of information collected about associated children. | The services collect only personal information and student data reasonably necessary to provide the services and do not contain third-party or targeted advertising. |
| Purpose | codeSpark Academy is a learn-to-code platform for children, with the home page describing it for ages 4 to 10. | Mission US is an award-winning educational media project that immerses young people in transformational moments from U.S. history. |
| Support | The FAQ lists support hours as Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific and Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon Pacific. | Technical assistance and bug reports are handled by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
In their own words
codeSpark Academy
codeSpark Academy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Mission US
Mission US is a free educational media project that uses interactive narratives to explore moments in U.S. history. It is developed especially for middle school students in grades 5–8, in classrooms and beyond. Players make choices that show how ordinary people experienced the past. Educator guides offer historical context, activities, discussion prompts, and further reading. Teachers can create classes and student accounts in a dashboard, then monitor progress and in-game data. Tracking is limited to accounts created through that dashboard; separately made accounts cannot be linked. Access options include web streaming, PC and Mac downloads, Chromebook and iPad apps, and a Windows 10 app for Up from the Dust. Flight to Freedom is not currently available as a streaming version, and registration is required for full game access. Historians from the American Social History Project/Center for Media & Learning at CUNY Graduate Center help develop the history content. The service collects only personal information and student data reasonably needed to operate and has no third-party or targeted advertising. Mission US is free to access.