Mimo: Learn to Code 4+

Some Good, Some Bad

This is a great app to learn the fundamentals of a language and is fun to practice. I spent far too much time staring at my phone while walking around and probably wandered into a busy street one too many times. At the beginning, there was a lot of material that really helped solidify my understanding of the material, but it slowly dwindled down to where I could tell what I was supposed to be clicking but didn't understand it because it moved along too fast.

I had a lot of crashing issues at the beginning - I'd get through one lesson and it would crash, one lesson and it would crash, one lesson and it would crash... It doesn't save progress mid-lesson either so I had to redo quite a few. The biggest disappointment to me was that it wouldn't give me my certificate when I finished the web development track. I'd click the button to get my cert and it would say I need to complete the courses, right below where it said I had 42/42 complete. A certificate isn't everything, but I was looking forward to that.

If the certificate issue was fixed, the app didn't crash as often, and the price was a few bucks cheaper, I'd definitely continue using it.

Great and Easy to Use

The app is extremely intuitive. It explains everything step by step and walks you through providing tips as you go. Also,like the story says it gives you the answers if you get questions wrong and you can retake courses as many times as you need. I am able to do the courses during my work breaks or when I have a few minutes at home. App gets 5 stars.
Only issue was when I logged into the online computer only sandbox. 1) I wish I could do that via my phone. 2) the sandbox was less intuitive and would not move forward 3) the help response was quick but not very in depth, they simply said it was working on their end.
Overall I am glad I paid for the year subscription as I don’t feel rushed to get through everything. Also, in someways the app reminds me of mental exercise apps, it leaves you feeling focused, refreshed, and clear headed. Enjoy!

Developer Response ,

Thanks for your review, MyAwesomeIPhone7! It's great to hear that you're having a positive experience with Mimo. We're always developing new content for your phone and improving the ways you can interact with Mimo on the go. Our web version is still in its early days, and we're tracking down any pesky issues that might be preventing your progress. Be sure to contact support if your issue persists. Enjoy your coding journey. All the best, Your Mimo team.

I Can’t Use It

I love not only this app, but the simple idea of it. An app that is dedicated to teaching people about a hidden language in an ever evolving world that relies on technology to work. When I saw that this app existed, I was jubilant. However, my heart sank when I finished the first lesson of How To Make Apps, and I saw that I had to get the premium subscription for more. I became extremely disheartened when I came back to the App Store and found that this was true for every course in the app. I do realize that not knowing this was my fault because the information ended up being really easy to find. The app of the day story said nothing about this though. And I do understand that app creators need to be paid, but as much as I hate them, I would much rather prefer having to watch an ad before each lesson. I would still be okay with the premium subscription to disable ads. I was really hoping to be able to get started learning about coding at a young age in order to prepare for my future career, but this is not possible with the current requirements for the lessons. I hope that you take this review into consideration in the making of this app later on. Thank you.

Developer Response ,

Hi Jacks's Son, thank you for sharing your experience with us! It's very helpful to read this detailed feedback, even to us as developers and designers at Mimo. We try to make it as transparent as possible that we ask you for a subscription after the first chapter of every course. We are working on more free content right now, our core functionality will stay to pay though. There are no plans to include ads into our app in the longer term, but we hear your feedback and will of course consider it for future decisions.