Autor: Codenga 15.04.2024

A coding app - what’s that?

If you are new to the concept of coding apps, spare a moment to familiarize yourself with the following explanations. And if you already know what a coding app is, feel free to skip this section.

A coding app is a piece of software that teaches you how to code. It usually comes with some kind of interactive lessons. Those lessons may include a basic theory and exercises, giving you an opportunity to learn and practice coding.

There are quite a few coding apps available - so it would be a good idea to learn a bit about each of them.

Some caveats

We will do our best to include up to date information. There are some apps, like eg. Grasshopper, that’s been shut down, so it makes no sense to include them on the list. We tried to include apps that are fully supported as of the beginning of 2024.

Also, keep in mind that the prices we included, can vary due to regular promotions/sales.

Now, let’s explore the best coding apps!

A coding app - what’s that?

Codecademy Go is a companion app for the very popular Codecademy platform. It offers a somewhat limited set of features, compared to its full-size parent. Codecademy Go works best if you need a bit of learning on the go.

Features

• flashcards to practice new concepts
• personalized practice
• includes both free and paid content

Prices

Some courses are free and the full catalog is available as a subscription. A yearly subscription costs up to $239.88 per year.

Codenga

Codenga is a unique one. Not an app as such, it’s rather a web based platform, offering a vast variety of coding courses. What sets it apart from other solutions is a “pay for what you really need” model. There are no subscriptions - you pay for individual courses.

Every course comes with a lifetime access and a certificate of completion.

Features

• vast selection of topics - about hundred of individual courses available
• no subscriptions and lifetime access
• courses covering both the basic and advanced skills

Prices

Courses start at $2.99. The average price of an individual course is about $4.99. There are also complete Career Paths available for an average price of $25

Encode

Encode is a straightforward app, suitable for beginners. It offers you an opportunity to learn a few common languages: JavaScript, Python etc. A free version comes with a limited amount of content, and a paid version is relatively cheap.

Features

• offline mode for learning on the go
• straightforward, bite-sized lessons
• limited set of language to learn

Prices

Free with in-app purchases.

Enki

Enki is geared towards people that want to learn various tech skills like data analysis, operating systems and programming. There are numerous tracks (learning paths) available. There is also an active community of learners.

Features

• many tech skills like data-science, spreadsheets, Git etc.
• free version offers limited experience
• complete learning paths

Prices

$50 per year for the self-guided track and $350 per year for the mentored track.

Sololearn

Sololearn comes with a nice selection of courses, suitable for beginners. You can learn languages like Python, Java, C++ etc. You can also learn skills like front-end development.

Features

• A pretty good selection of courses
• Basic version available for free, full access available with subscription
• Numerous quizzes and exercises

Prices

Basic courses are available for free. Full features are available for $69.99 per year or $12.99 per month.

Programming Hub

Programming Hub offers a nice gamified experience for beginner coders. There are numerous languages available for you to learn.

Features

• Interactive bite-sized lessons
• Fun experience focused on basic programming skills
• A lot of interactions and visually enhanced learning

Prices

Basic version available for free. You can upgrade to full experience for $9.33 per month, $112 per year or $375 per lifetime.

Which coding app to choose from?

There are numerous benefits of learning to code. In our modern world, coding is a very attractive and lucrative career path.

Can you learn to code with an app? Well, it depends. Coding apps are very suitable for beginners - that’s where they really shine. When it comes to more advanced skills, some of the apps unfortunately fall short.

Be sure to check all the offerings. For an aspiring programmer, the best choice would be to use an app/service that offers complete learning paths - from the basics to hireable level. Good luck!