They are designed for different situations.

Rodocodo (main app)

This is the full version of Rodocodo.

It includes:

• all courses and levels
• progress tracking across devices
• the ability to create and manage child accounts

Your child should use the main Rodocodo app for learning even if using the free content.

Rodocodo: Code Hour

Code Hour is a simplified version designed for quick access.

It:

• does not require an account or login
• includes a limited set of activities
• saves progress on the device being used

However, progress in Code Hour is not linked to an account, so it cannot be continued on a different device.

Which one should my child use?

If your child has an account, they should use the main Rodocodo app.

This allows them to:

• save their progress
• continue learning across different devices
• work through courses in order

Code Hour is best used for:

• trying Rodocodo before creating an account
• short, one-off activities

Accessing Rodocodo

Rodocodo is available on web, iOS, and Android. Both versions can be used on any device.

For full access and saving progress across devices, your child should use the main Rodocodo app.

Rodocodo (main app)

• Web: https://www.rodocodo.com/game
• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/rodocodo/id1450944869
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rodocodo.game

Rodocodo: Code Hour

• Web: https://www.rodocodo.com/hour-of-code/
• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/rodocodo-code-hour/id1597648605
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rodocodo.codehour

Sign up

Go to the Rodocodo sign-up page and enter:

• your email address
• a password

Once you’ve submitted the form, you’ll receive a verification email.

Verify your email

Open the email and click the verification link.

This confirms your account and allows you to continue setting things up.

Finish setting up your account

After verifying your email, you’ll be taken back to Rodocodo to complete setup.

From there, you can add your child and get them started.

What happens next

Once your account is ready, the next step is to:

Add your child and log them in

This will give your child access to Rodocodo so they can begin learning.

Adding your child

After logging in, you’ll be guided to create a child account.

You’ll need to enter:

• a username for your child
• their name
• a password

Once saved, your child’s account will be ready to use straight away.

Log in as your child

After creating the account, you’ll see your child’s login details.

You can:

• log in as your child directly, or
• return to the login page and enter their username and password

Make sure you keep a record of these details so your child can log in again later.

What your child will see

When logged in, your child will go straight into the game and can begin learning immediately.

They’ll start at the beginning of their course and work through levels step by step.

Switching between parent and child

You can switch between your parent account and your child’s account at any time by logging out and back in with the correct details.

If your child can’t log in

Double-check:

• the username is entered correctly
• the password is correct

If needed, you can reset your child’s password from your parent account.

Where your child should start

Most children can simply press play and begin.

Start from the beginning

Children should begin at the first level of their course and work through in order.

They won’t be able to skip ahead, and that’s intentional. The courses are designed to build skills step by step, so each level prepares them for the next.

Choosing the right course

Rodocodo includes both free and premium courses.

Free courses

All accounts have access to:

• Junior (ages 4–7)
• Explorer: Part 1 (ages 7–11)
• Explorer: Part 2 (ages 7–11)

These are a good way for your child to get started and explore coding.

Premium courses

With a premium subscription, your child also has access to:

• Foundations (ages 4–7)
• Fundamentals (ages 7–11)

These follow a more structured progression and cover the same content as the school curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6.

If your child has access to premium, it’s best for them to start here, as these courses provide a smoother and more complete learning journey.

• Younger children should start with Foundations
• Older children should start with Fundamentals

Not sure where to begin?

• If you’re using the free version, your child can start with Junior or Explorer: Part 1
• If you have premium, your child should begin with Foundations or Fundamentals

Your child can move on to the next course once they feel confident.

How progress works

Each level is rated with up to 3 stars, showing how well your child understands it:

• 1 star: not yet understood
• 2 stars: basics grasped
• 3 stars: full understanding

Encourage your child to aim for 3 stars, as this shows they’ve fully understood the level.

It’s normal for children to get 1 or 2 stars at first. They can revisit levels to improve their understanding.

Some levels are designed to challenge your child’s thinking, so it may take a few attempts to reach 3 stars.

Let your child explore and solve problems

Rodocodo is designed to help children develop problem-solving skills.

It’s normal for children to:

• try different ideas
• make mistakes
• adjust their approach and try again

Giving them time to work things out on their own helps build confidence and understanding.

No need to unlock content

In the family version, your child can work through the course from start to finish without anything needing to be unlocked.

Difference between Rodocodo and Rodocodo: Code Huor