Report updated Apr 24, 2026
Lightbot : Code Hour
For students in grades K-12 with little to no prior programming experience.
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Lightbot : Code Hour is an established education app that is completely free. With a 4.1/5 rating from 240 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Players guide a robot to light up tiles by executing specific command sequences.
The game mechanics explicitly teach the application of procedures, loops, and conditionals.
The app is localized into nine languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
The 20-level structure is designed to scaffold learning for beginners, with a 50-level follow-on app available for advanced users.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
SpriteBox
Teaching programming logic to children and students through gamified puzzle-solving. Providing accessible tools for foundational computer science education.
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What is the competitive landscape for Lightbot : Code Hour?
How's The Education Market?
How does it evolve in the Education market?
Rank progression
3 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
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The outtake for Lightbot : Code Hour
Key Takeaways
This app serves as a foundational, accessible entry point for teaching basic programming logic to students through gamified puzzle-solving.
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