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Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - July 1, 2025
9.3

Verdict overview

  • lasts a long time 9.1
  • worth the money 8.9
  • Age-appropriate 9.1
  • Simple to use 9.9
  • Giftable 9.1
  • Durability 9.6
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Pros
  • Osmo is a magic game that children can play with an iPad and actual hand
  • held pieces.
  • Osmo teaches children how to code with coding blocks, commands, and characters.
Cons
  • Not suitable for older kids.

Tech specs

manufacturer recommended age5 - 12 years
product dimensions2.75 x 12 x 9.6 inches
item weight2.2 pounds
customer reviews4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,051 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
departmentUnisex-Adult
release dateJuly 28, 2020
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Product Overview

I recently purchased the Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad, and I am very pleased with my purchase. It s a great product that is easy to use and helps children learn coding fundamentals, basic programming, logic, creative problem solving, music creation, and pattern recognition.

The product comes with an Osmo Base Reflector for iPad, 31 tangible coding blocks including: Walk, Jump, Hand, Magic, Rest, Quantifiers Numbers , Repeat, Subroutines, Stackable storage for game pieces. The kit also includes 3 Game Apps: Coding Awbie, Coding Jam Coding Duo. Its compatible with all iPads except Generation 1 4 and iPad Mini 1. An iPad Reflector 2021 is required for the: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air 4 5, iPad Pro 11 inch iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3 5. The minimum iOS version needed is iOS 11.

The kit is designed for children ages 5 10 , but it can be used by anyone who wants to learn coding fundamentals such as logic and problem solving. During game play children interact with actual hand held pieces an iPad which brings a childs game pieces actions to life No WiFi necessary for game play . It s a great way to teach children about coding in a fun and interactive way!

My 8 year old daughter loves playing the games included in this kit. She was able to grasp the concept of coding quickly and has already made her own beats using the Coding Jam app! She also loves playing with the tangible blocks as it allows her to interact with the game more than just pressing buttons on an iPad screen. The games are challenging enough that she doesn t get bored quickly but not too hard that she gets frustrated either.

I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to introduce their child to coding! This kit provides hours of fun while teaching children important skills like problem solving and logic. It s also great value for money as you get multiple apps in one package which can be used by various age groups and skill levels. Even adults can enjoy playing these games!

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