Tynker

Name: Tynker
Price: 10 USD

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What Tynker is

Tynker is a creative coding learning platform for children, offering courses, apps, and lessons for K–12 students and learners ages 5 to 18. Lessons begin with block-based coding and progress to text languages including JavaScript and Python. Its home plans page lists more than 70 courses and 5,000 activities covering game design, Minecraft modding, robotics, hardware, web development, and coding. Creative tools include a physics engine, media gallery, art studio, coding and debugging puzzles, character builder, and level editor. School tools add lesson plans, automatic grading, student management, and progress dashboards. Rostering and learning-system connections include Clever, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Canvas, Microsoft Azure, and Apple Classwork. Tynker says its curriculum aligns with CSTA standards and is endorsed by College Board for two AP computer science courses. Android, iOS, and web access are listed. Home pricing includes a yearly plan at $10 a month billed annually, quarterly access at $12 a month, and lifetime access for 312.00 USD once.

Who it suits

Tynker suits children, families, and schools seeking project-based coding education. Its school tools and integrations fit educators managing classes, while home plans support up to three children.

What it does well

Courses support ages 5 to 18
Block coding progresses to JavaScript and Python
70+ courses and 5,000+ activities listed
School tools include grading and progress dashboards
Available on Android, iOS, and web

What to know first

Some advanced school features require school offerings
Shared projects become public to anyone with the link
Student accounts under 18 require parent or guardian consent

Limits

The free offering provides free starts and school courses. Paid home plans provide access to all self-guided courses for up to three children, with yearly, quarterly, or lifetime terms.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Yearly	$120 billed annually · 1-year access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children	$10 a month
Quarterly	$36 billed quarterly · 3-month access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children	$12 a month
Lifetime	$312 one time · Lifetime access to all self-guided courses · up to 3 children	$312, paid once

As tynker.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Tynker website
Choose a free start or a home plan
Use Tynker on Android, iOS, or the web
Select age-appropriate coding courses and activities
Create projects with the available creative tools
Schools can connect supported rostering or LMS services

Verdict

Tynker combines structured coding lessons with creative projects and school administration tools. Free access is available, while paid home plans offer self-guided courses for up to three children across different billing terms.

Questions

Is Tynker free?

Tynker offers free access for home and school users, including free school courses. Paid home plans are also available.

How much do the home plans cost?

The listed yearly plan is $10 a month billed 120 USD annually, quarterly is $12 a month billed 36.00 USD quarterly, and lifetime is 312.00 USD once.

Which platforms support Tynker?

Tynker is available on Android, iOS, and the web.

Which coding languages are covered?

Languages listed include JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Processing (p5.js), MicroPython, and Swift.

Can schools connect classroom systems?

The school offering lists integrations with Clever, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Canvas, Microsoft Azure, and Apple Classwork.

How is student privacy handled?

Tynker says student data is secure and district-owned, and that it complies with COPPA, FERPA, and SOPIPA. Its student privacy policy requires parent or guardian consent for users under 18 to disclose information.

Facts from Tynker's own pages

Audience: Tynker describes its platform as serving K–12 students and says its courses support children ages 5 to 18. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Classroom tools: The school offering includes lesson plans, automatic grading, student management and progress dashboards. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Company history and location: Tynker says it celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022 and that its headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Courses: The home plans page lists 70+ courses, 5,000+ activities, block and text coding, Minecraft modding, game design, robotics, hardware and web development. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Creative tools: The pricing page describes a physics engine, rich media gallery, art studio, coding and debugging puzzles, character builder and level editor. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Founded: 2013 · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Free access: Tynker promotes free starts for home and school users, and the school page lists free courses. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States · tynker.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The school page lists rostering and LMS integration with Clever, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Canvas, Microsoft Azure and Apple Classwork. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Learning path: Lessons start with block-based coding and progress to text-based languages including JavaScript and Python. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Mobile apps: Tynker lists Tynker Junior, Tynker and Mod Creator as its mobile coding apps. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Product: Tynker is a creative coding learning platform for children, with courses, apps and lessons. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Security: Tynker says student data is secure and owned by the district, and that it is COPPA, FERPA and SOPIPA compliant. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Sharing: Tynker says student progress and projects are private by default; shared projects become public to people with the project link. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Standards: Tynker says its school curriculum aligns with CSTA standards and is endorsed by College Board for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Student privacy: The student privacy policy says users under 18 may use Tynker Services and disclose information only with parent or guardian consent. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The contact page lists [email protected] for home users and [email protected] for school support. · tynker.com, 4 Oct 2026