A Google user
6 years ago
spelling mistakes and missing content. the workouts show you how to do something but seemingly never tell you why that is useful to do. and for advanced programming and database management that is what really matters. the app also seems to rely on others to provide that content. its questionable if the links at end of each section are truely authorized to be there because, if not this is borderline plagerism.
Silvia Sebben
4 years ago
I've tried other apps in the past to learn python and this one definitely understands my way of thinking. (There's little footnotes in places that would otherwise send me down rabbit holes trying to understand) Layout helps keep me focused and the wording makes it easy to create flashcards from which to study from. I haven't tried to pro option but if it keeps being this great I hope to be able to buy it and continue.
A Google user
6 years ago
Aesthetically pleasing. Overall, each explanation for each lesson is confusing or flat wrong. Additionally, many of the mistakes are beginner ones, such as calling values from an index incorrectly. Multiple comments from the community point out the errors, but they were from 6 months ago or more. The developers obviously don't care enough to listen and improve the experience. The games are very linear and don't contribute to an overall understanding of the language. I'm not sure how this app got a 4.6 average. Maybe good for beginner programmers, but if you have a shred of experience, don't bother.
Reza Khaki
1 year ago
I really want to use this app with the premium mode but I can't because it keeps declining my transaction, even when I try to subscribe with Google play credits. From what I can tell, this app is excellent when it works. I sent an email to hopefully get help with my problem and will adjust the review when I can actually use the subscription
A Google user
6 years ago
would be 5 stars, i love the app, its a nice, easy way to learn something new in a.few minutes, but for the past two weeks, i can only do one workout a day, and then the app is inaccessible, all the tabs are blankk screens. force closing the app doesnt fix it, and neither does uninstalling and reinstalling. please fix ASAP.
thomas berg
3 years ago
The new subscription fee kinda took away from the learning experience. Interacting with the quizzes and checking my answers was how I knew I was retaining the information given. Unfortunately that is now blocked off so I can answer the question, but I won't know if I'm correct unless I pay money. I can understand offering a few premium features, but now the basic features of the app are now premium.
Cozca
4 years ago
It's a good reference but not good for learning unless you supplement this app with an SRS system like Anki. The user has little to control over the SRS in Enki so I don't use it at all despite it being a feature of the pro version. A good chunk of the lessons could be explained better. I only give it a 4 because of the sheer content for a variety of subjects and I like the concept of bite sized daily lessons
Jacob Prince
4 years ago
Enjoying the app thus far, only having gone through a couple of exercises, the modules are clear and easy to understand without any sort of lingo that outsiders to coding wouldn't understand (without reasonable explanation). My only gripe is that there is only one method of learning, which is textbook style rather than having multiple styles such as video/audio, but that is a minor thing. Good app
A Google user
5 years ago
Great app! Clean interface, bite-sized lessons and lots of options. They even cover many things in the beginning lessons that other courses have failed to mention after completing their entire course. Haven't bought the pro subscription yet, but it's certainly more affordable than some of the other options I've seen. So far Enki is a great addition to learning code!
A Google user
6 years ago
Before version 2.0, I probably would've rated this a 4, but the new UI looks worse overall than the previous one. Navigating to specific topics is a nice addition, but the emojis and decreased responsiveness when trying to view extra information in workouts makes the experience feel kind of cheap in comparison. Focusing on spelling, grammar, and other errors in the material would probably have been time better spent.
Jen H
3 years ago
This app has been amazing, especially compared to the other "free" apps that teach coding. The content is ready to understand, progresses nicely, and provides examples and problems that make sense. Nice looking and intuitive user interface. Completely free, including ad free. Plus there are a TON of courses. I've only scratched the surface but I look forward to learning more!
A Google user
6 years ago
A good app, but it does have some problems. I'll highlight a problem I've come across, and a feature I disagree with. First, the problem: Occasionally, a lesson will be completed before you actually do anything in the specific lesson. Because of how you don't get another exercise of the same type until the next day, you lose out on some learning you could have done. Another gripe I have is how review lessons count as lessons and thus block you from learning any new information for that day.
A Google user
6 years ago
Horrible learning device. Poor tutorials, incorrect answers, lack of understanding how to properly teach code fundamentals. I could see this as being somewhat useful as a flashcard app to prep for exams but considering I'm not even a full unit and as a beginner have noticed several errors, it really makes me question their own understanding of programming languages. In response to your reply, I would suggest checking your comments sections included within app under Java fundamentals portion.
A Google user
5 years ago
The modules and learning this app offers are very rich and helpful, especially when it comes to learning brand new concepts. Their database of subjects to learn about was a lot broader than I originally thought it was going to be, including topics such as MongoDB and Linux, both a couple of topics I have wanted to get into but could not find good resources for; Enki solved that problem in a way that's easy to use and satisfying to use, as well. I keep looking for to the modules they continue to add as they update this app. Keep up the good work, Enki! :)
A Google user
5 years ago
The original Enki was way better. I don't know who thought the new UI was a good idea but, I think it's best you get them out of that area. It was just much more smooth and nicer to look at than this UI that was PURPOSEFULLY designed to lag behind, it drive me nuts. I'll keep it downloaded for a while and hope to see a update, wont be using it until then. Scratch that turns out you need to pay a bunch of money after a while.
A Google user
6 years ago
Decent app for developing programmers. It's not a full-stack course, obviously, but it does keep your mind in close contact with the material. Makes sure you get random-yet-potentially-useful tidbits of information regularly. Not hard to navigate, intuitive, and gorgeous design. Altogether a decent app to keep yourself engaged and knowledgeable.
S
1 year ago
Really confusing. I like how it has all sorts of courses and things to teach but the contents most of the time are confusing especially for beginners. It's like studying at school, it's sometimes fun but most of the time it's confusing. I would like more practises and tests so we could really feel the course rather than reading long and hard-to-grasp paragraphs.
A Google user
6 years ago
so I loved the original Enki, but the 2.0 update is a flaming pile of awful design choices. The color coordination and separation of the original was superb, but now it's all emojii and iOS Messenger bubbles. This visual flash is cluttered and busy and doesn't improve my workflow in the least. and emojii should just be shot and killed on sight, it's useful as an expressive communication tool, but not in an educational setting.
A Google user
6 years ago
This app helps someone like me who doesn't want to sit and open a textbook or listen to some hard to follow video tutorial to learn a new programming language. It is intuitive, elegant, non-invasive, and I really like that it breaks things up into *byte* sized chunks (I'm sorry but I couldn't resist making the pun). This way, I don't experience information overload and immediately want to flee from what is being presented to me π
A Google user
5 years ago
Literally the only coding app that's actually delivered on what it says! I'm so tired of "click and drag the blocks" style apps where you don't get anything clear cut and to the point. Like yeah, games are a fun way to learn, but for me I need something more like enki. I've been using it for a few months now, and can see steady progress. Thanks! Can't wait to see what's next!