{"data":{"items":[{"id":"b98b5f71-fbad-4ec5-a72d-37c4099d79c2","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Way Too Expensive — I really wanted to like this app. I’ve been using it for the past 5 days and have made my way through the first section. As I got to the second section, the projects are now locked for me?? I signed up for the Pro service which is already really pricy and now I see a","url":"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pricing","weight":0.93373334,"occurredAt":"2025-05-17T14:27:14.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store AU/Course platforms","intent":"pricing_complaint","painScore":0.88,"sentiment":-1,"confidence":0.49666667,"matchedPatterns":["too_expensive","product:Mimo"],"statement":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Way Too Expensive.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Way Too Expensive","body":"I really wanted to like this app. I’ve been using it for the past 5 days and have made my way through the first section. As I got to the second section, the projects are now locked for me?? I signed up for the Pro service which is already really pricy and now I see another tier of subscription that’s 4x that price. There’s plenty of coding platforms that cost much less or are even free but I liked that this one was reminiscent of Duolingo. I can’t imagine the amount of people that will sign up and get the Pro service and not realise that they’re limited after the first section until after they’ve already paid for a yearly subscription.","authorHash":"c963acff7a5d89405bfaa1afd96213e1","rating":2,"offTopic":false},{"id":"91116307-4c7b-4492-bd94-728f78769354","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — In app purchases are misleading — It’s supposedly $7 per month for premium but in reality it’s $80 per year charged yearly. That’s a big difference in what’s stated compared to what’s actually charged, especially for what is essentially two chapters of beginner programming over multiple","url":"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.59579045,"occurredAt":"2017-10-22T03:34:18.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store AU/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.4,"sentiment":-1,"confidence":0.4255646,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — In app purchases are misleading.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — In app purchases are misleading","body":"It’s supposedly $7 per month for premium but in reality it’s $80 per year charged yearly. That’s a big difference in what’s stated compared to what’s actually charged, especially for what is essentially two chapters of beginner programming over multiple languages. \n\nI do think there’s potential for apps to streamline the learning process, but this is really underwhelming. The gym membership approach to subscriptions doesn’t inspire confidence in their product either.","authorHash":"102fd181a0d7078d178fbdd01cfb39be","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"738d96c8-2b42-4e59-94ea-b1677e7dd1e1","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Greed — The way Mimo makes money is premium subscriptions. They have a free side— 5 strikes and you’re out. These do refill, and there is a coins system to purchase refills, but a large part of this review is Instance. Instance is a vibe coding app, where you give prompts and an AI does","url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"request","weight":0.58606666,"occurredAt":"2025-11-10T03:12:20.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store US/Course platforms","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.18,"sentiment":0.5,"confidence":0.49666667,"matchedPatterns":["i_need","product:Mimo"],"statement":"Now I need a premium subscription to continue working on my poorly made part of a game.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Greed","body":"The way Mimo makes money is premium subscriptions. They have a free side— 5 strikes and you’re out. These do refill, and there is a coins system to purchase refills, but a large part of this review is Instance. Instance is a vibe coding app, where you give prompts and an AI does the coding. Not only does this defeat the purpose of Mimo, which is to learn coding, but it used to be free. Until it moved to Mimo. Now I need a premium subscription to continue working on my poorly made part of a game. Instance, in my opinion, is not that good of an AI, and the fact that it’s no longer free (if you can call “free” 30 prompts PER MONTH, and 3 per day until you hit the monthly 30) just adds on to that.","authorHash":"30fe82f47aaa8c5430b4e9b79b480a47","rating":2,"offTopic":true},{"id":"d09636d8-9151-4bba-834f-7f5529870ce3","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Was offered pro immediately for 59.99 before I even did my first lesson, made it seem like I needed pro to even use the app. after I did the first lesson I was offered 39.99 for the year with 79.99 marked out. limited to the next 2 days. after some thought I was going to buy it just for","url":"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getmimo&hl=en","role":"pain","weight":0.51755625,"occurredAt":"2026-05-29T01:34:05.000Z","sourceKey":"googleplay_global","sourceName":"Google Play (US storefront)","credibility":0.7,"venue":"Google Play US/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.13333334,"sentiment":-0.33333334,"confidence":0.45666727,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"limited to the next 2 days.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming","body":"Was offered pro immediately for 59.99 before I even did my first lesson, made it seem like I needed pro to even use the app. after I did the first lesson I was offered 39.99 for the year with 79.99 marked out. limited to the next 2 days. after some thought I was going to buy it just for the price to change again to 59.99. very shady. I would've bought pro too and left a decent review, but obviously this company has no integrity and just wants to make as much money as possible. parasites.","authorHash":"c921e7bf9af4d41f8f8e399d24675985","rating":2,"offTopic":false},{"id":"9829a99c-636a-4dc4-af2c-eba484806ec0","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Scammers — They basically scammed me. Offered me a free trail message saying I had 7 days trial but didn’t mention I had already used a trial in the past so they immediately charged 80 dollars and did not activate the trial. When I contacted apple they said it didn’t activate because I ","url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.532,"occurredAt":"2026-09-21T17:15:50.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store US/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.4,"sentiment":-1,"confidence":0.38,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Scammers.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Scammers","body":"They basically scammed me. Offered me a free trail message saying I had 7 days trial but didn’t mention I had already used a trial in the past so they immediately charged 80 dollars and did not activate the trial. When I contacted apple they said it didn’t activate because I had already used a trial at some point in the past. My issue was why would they offer another trial in app as if to lure me to sign up when they only allow one trial. It’s misleading and they know exactly what they’re doing.","authorHash":"6f9862a7318399699fd228603921984b","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"3d875633-fa78-40f8-b063-b7091143df72","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Bait and switch — Did only one short lesson hit the payment wall. OK happy to risk a month to see if quality is consistent after the introduction. But when I touch the monthly subscription box it's the annual price that's applied. Lucky I check charges before the final acceptance. 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Very disappointed as the app looked so promising!","authorHash":"237ce65ad093b30f4d5f1ee2be2c2d13","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"aecdb524-6aca-465d-84bf-33aad4784310","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Excellent app - Crazy pricing! — The app itself is really good. But there is no way it should have subscription pricing! I would pay a simple flat fee for this, but monthly pricing? No way!","url":"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"request","weight":0.42165166,"occurredAt":"2016-10-04T09:33:48.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store AU/Course platforms","intent":"purchase_intent","painScore":0.24,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.34004167,"matchedPatterns":["would_pay","product:Mimo"],"statement":"I would pay a simple flat fee for this, but monthly pricing?","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Excellent app - Crazy pricing!","body":"The app itself is really good. But there is no way it should have subscription pricing! I would pay a simple flat fee for this, but monthly pricing? No way!","authorHash":"1829f9fe1688fb4a9e7394511b781531","rating":1,"offTopic":true},{"id":"c8de0512-1514-4044-8b2e-b74acf1f423d","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Paying and the app doesnt work — Paid for premium… and the app no longer works","url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.35222918,"occurredAt":"2026-01-12T22:53:21.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store US/Course platforms","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.45,"sentiment":0.33333334,"confidence":0.24291667,"matchedPatterns":["doesnt_work","product:Mimo"],"statement":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Paying and the app doesnt work.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Paying and the app doesnt work","body":"Paid for premium… and the app no longer works","authorHash":"1320038eaa1bcba2cae7a59e31149332","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"06bcb403-b7ed-4f59-a93c-4cd9f2586fc8","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Only a One year purchase option — I can't understand why you would give the information that it costs $6 every month, if you only allow for a one year membership purchase. Very disappointed, was something I would have liked to test for a month first.","url":"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.35055,"occurredAt":"2017-08-21T09:16:03.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store AU/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.26666668,"sentiment":-0.6666667,"confidence":0.27675,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"Very disappointed, was something I would have liked to test for a month first.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Only a One year purchase option","body":"I can't understand why you would give the information that it costs $6 every month, if you only allow for a one year membership purchase. Very disappointed, was something I would have liked to test for a month first.","authorHash":"d0db8a5473d938913ce3a8b131a27cd5","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"4a915060-46e9-4da7-82ef-6af15f46df93","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — The free trial is a lie! — I started the 14 day free trial and was supposed to be charged after the trial ended but it immediately charged my card the full amount!","url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.280875,"occurredAt":"2025-11-08T12:00:03.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store US/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.4,"sentiment":-1,"confidence":0.200625,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"I started the 14 day free trial and was supposed to be charged after the trial ended but it immediately charged my card the full amount!","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — The free trial is a lie!","body":"I started the 14 day free trial and was supposed to be charged after the trial ended but it immediately charged my card the full amount!","authorHash":"0a874a5ede7284650fe865659d0c82d4","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"7413cf93-3022-493b-b0f5-747d8b18e734","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Frustration — After I subscribe for the premium user, the app stop working at all. \nThough I uninstalled and reinstalled. Same happen. \nNot function at all.\nWorse app ever!","url":"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.26188335,"occurredAt":"2026-07-14T00:18:45.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store AU/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.26666668,"sentiment":-0.6666667,"confidence":0.20675,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"Though I uninstalled and reinstalled.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — Frustration","body":"After I subscribe for the premium user, the app stop working at all. \nThough I uninstalled and reinstalled. Same happen. \nNot function at all.\nWorse app ever!","authorHash":"8dd221223eafb8958a0e02b3200fbc82","rating":1,"offTopic":false},{"id":"2333945a-c7ab-442e-99e7-2d0fa4f2e408","excerpt":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — fake free trial — got the “free trial” subscription and it immediately paid for it instead of giving me a free trial","url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1133960732?see-all=reviews","role":"pain","weight":0.20203334,"occurredAt":"2026-01-12T21:21:47.000Z","sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","credibility":0.72,"venue":"App Store US/Course platforms","intent":"other","painScore":0.26666668,"sentiment":-0.6666667,"confidence":0.1595,"matchedPatterns":["product:Mimo"],"statement":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — fake free trial.","title":"Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming — fake free trial","body":"got the “free trial” subscription and it immediately paid for it instead of giving me a free trial","authorHash":"d24bf20e9c32c5787c251a3d9ae4fca7","rating":1,"offTopic":false}],"breakdown":[{"sourceKey":"appstore_global","sourceName":"App Store (English storefronts)","count":11},{"sourceKey":"googleplay_global","sourceName":"Google Play (US storefront)","count":1}],"total":12}}