Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Zones

Learn to code while having fun

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Zones launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Code Arcade▲111

   An arcade game for programmers

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CodeCloud.me▲82

   A fun tech personality test

   2015 · tylecacuoc.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Coding Planets▲108

   Mobile game that teaches you the logic of coding.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pocket Programming▲94

   Learn to code with your smartphone

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   KidBot▲71

   Teaches kids to code - iOS and Android

   2016 · knolis.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   CodeCombat▲143

   Learn to Code JavaScript by Playing a Game

   2014 · codecombat.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   CodenQuest▲282

   Hello everyone, I've been working on a project called CodenQuest, a coding practice app inspired by platforms like LeetCode, but with a major twist: it's heavily gamified, similar to Duolingo. The main goal is to make coding practice more engaging, especially on mobile. Key Features: - Diverse coding questions with integrated hints and timers. - Code editor with code completion and fill in the blanks questions - Performance statistics (runtime, memory, CPU usage, and more). - Gamified elements: leagues, ranking systems, daily challenges, friends, and streak mechanisms. - Available on iOS and…

   2024 · codenquest.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Open Game Art▲74

   Free Art, Music (even Code) for Indie Game Devs

   2015 · opengameart.org · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Swing▲65

   Swing from platform to platform

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    City Lines▲69

    Solve puzzles to create beautiful cities

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Bloc▲134

    Online coding bootcamp - full stack, iOS, Android courses

    2014 · chegg.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Coderoulette▲158

    Pair programming game for developers 🚀

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Javvy▲156

    Learn how to code in Java: Whenever, wherever

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Codementor Community▲144

    Share ideas and learn from fellow developers

    2017 · codementor.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Patchwork: The Game▲56

    Patch your way to the top

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    MakeGamesWithUs Academy▲66

    Learn to build iPhone games online w/ friends

    2014 · makeschool.org · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Codecademy▲72

    Learn to code interactively, for free

    2014 · codecademy.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Climbi▲98

    Share your code in easier and beautiful way.

    2014 · climbi.com · its alternatives →

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    Game Dev Club at The Code Zone ▲12

    Build Games, Learn Code

    2024 · thecodezone.co.uk · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Box Island: One Hour Coding▲70

    Charming mobile coding game (Hour of Code version)

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Borders▲22

    A Geography Quiz

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    CodinGame▲12

    Learning to code becomes a game

    2015 · codingame.com · its alternatives →

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    Streetmix▲67

    DIY urban planning

    2016 · streetmix.net · its alternatives →

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    Codecademy App▲89

    Learn to code on your iPhone

    2013 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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