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CodeMonkey

By CodeMonkey Studios Inc.. Visit CodeMonkey

Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.

A paid, game-based coding program where kids guide a monkey to bananas by writing real code. It starts with visual puzzles in CodeMonkey Jr. for the youngest, then moves to CoffeeScript and Python in courses like Coding Adventure and Banana Tales, plus math-practice coding games and newer AI courses. Parents get a dashboard showing progress. Used in schools for grades K-8, with home plans for families.

Our take: A good paid option for kids 7-12 ready to type simple code; families on a budget can try free tools first.

The facts
Ages it suitsabout 5-14 (grades K-8)
What its terms say about ageChildren under 13 may need a parent's or guardian's consent to use the service and may not get all features. Parents or schools create children's accounts. (terms)
PricePaid. Home plans (Oct 2026): 1 child US$7/month billed yearly or US$10/month billed quarterly; family of 3 children US$12/month yearly or US$18/month quarterly; homeschool from US$20/month for 5 students. Free trial.
Works onWeb, Chromebook
AccountA parent's account
AdsNot stated
In-app purchasesNot stated
The AI in itSome courses teach AI concepts, and an AI widget uses the device camera to recognize images or actions that control the game.

What's good

  • Real text code early, in small steps
  • Parent progress dashboard
  • PRIVO COPPA certification
  • Clear, low monthly price

Watch for

  • Subscription with recurring billing
  • Website uses ad-tracking cookies
  • Camera use for the AI widget
  • CoffeeScript is rarely used outside teaching

Data and privacy

Member of the PRIVO COPPA safe harbor program; children's data links to the parent or teacher account. The camera AI widget turns images into numbers and does not store them, but the marketing site uses Facebook and Google advertising cookies. Read the privacy policy.

Does it work?

No independent study found; the maker's own claims only.

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