imagi review: price, free version and privacy

Our verdict

imagi suits kids and teens who would rather make something than solve exercises, and it costs nothing. Parents who want a private, offline app should check the data linked to the account first.

What imagi is

imagi teaches Python by having learners create pixel art and animations, guided by a character called the imagi Ghost. The listing covers variables, loops, conditionals and functions, a code editor with debugging, and a community where learners comment on and remix each other's projects. Creations can also be shown on the imagiCharm, a wearable gadget.

Who it suits

• Kids and teens trying Python for the first time
• Creative learners who like pixel art

Strengths

• Real Python syntax used for creative projects rather than drills.
• A code editor where learners run and debug their code.
• Community features to share, comment on and remix projects, and coding with friends on a FaceTime call.
• No in-app purchases listed, and rated 4.7 from about 3,400 ratings.

Limits

• Seven data types are linked to the user, including location and contact info, which parents should review.
• An account is required to unlock all features and the community.
• Community features mean contact with content from other users.
• Last updated in January 2026.

What the free version does

The app shows no in-app purchases on the US App Store in November 2026. The description says an account is needed to unlock all features and join the community.

Price

imagi is free with no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store in November 2026. The description promotes the imagiCharm gadget, which is sold separately and not priced in the listing.

Privacy

The privacy label declares no tracking, but seven data types are linked to the user: location, contact info, user content, identifiers, usage data, diagnostics and other data.

What the screenshots show

The screenshots show colorful pixel art scenes with the imagi Ghost and a level path from Level 1 to Level 6.