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Mimo review

A coding app built around short interactive lessons, a mobile IDE and career paths in Python, front-end, back-end and full-stack development.

By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Capabilities (40%)
8.6
Ease of setup (30%)
9.3
Value (30%)
8.4

Mimo is the strongest pick for people who learn mostly on a phone. Its App Store listing says the app includes a mobile IDE where you write, run and edit Python, JavaScript and HTML, so practice does not stop when you leave the desk. Lessons are grouped into career paths for Full-Stack, Front-End, Back-End and Python development, and an AI coding tutor gives hints when you get stuck. The pricing page lists three tiers: Basic is free forever on mobile, Pro adds 1,000+ interactive lessons, certificates and no ads on mobile only, and Max adds full web access, unlimited guided projects and professional certificates. A 7-day free trial is available on yearly plans. Mimo says more than 40 million people have used it, and the US App Store shows 4.8 from 111K ratings. Our location showed euro prices only, so the USD price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not take the courses.

Who it is for

phone-first learners who want to write and run code on mobile

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

  • Mobile IDE that writes, runs and edits Python, JavaScript and HTML in the app
  • Career paths for Full-Stack, Front-End, Back-End and Python development
  • 1,000+ interactive lessons on mobile with Pro
  • AI coding tutor, limited on Pro and unlimited on Max
  • Streaks, leaderboards and certificates of completion

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Free Basic plan is free forever on mobile
  • Strength: App Store rating of 4.8 from 111K ratings on the US store
  • Strength: 7-day free trial on yearly plans
  • Weakness: Pro works only in the mobile app; web access needs the pricier Max plan
  • Weakness: Guided projects are limited to 1 per course on Pro
  • Weakness: The free trial only applies to yearly subscriptions

Key facts

  • Free plan: Yes, Basic on mobile
  • Plans: Basic, Pro (mobile), Max (web and mobile)
  • Free trial: 7 days, yearly plans only
  • App Store rating: 4.8 from 111K ratings
  • Learners: 40M+ according to Mimo

Where it ranks

Mimo is No. 2 in our Best Learn To Code Apps verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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