As naturally as playing with puzzles,
children build the way of thinking behind programming.
Manande Puzzle is a block-programming learning app for children ages 3 to 12. Both learning and creating are fun, just like playing a game.
The app is free to download. You can try it right away, with no account required.
What is Manande Puzzle?
What children living in the age of AI need is not the volume of knowledge, but the ability to think algorithmically. Manande Puzzle is an educational app that nurtures that foundational logical thinking as a natural extension of puzzle play.
Learn as if playing
By clearing 3D courses like a game, children naturally pick up the basics of programming — sequences, loops, and conditional branches.
Create and share
Children use what they’ve learned to build their own apps. Creations can be shared with family and friends, and every “I did it!” fuels the next challenge.
Gentle support from AI
The AI character “Manapal” answers children’s questions through conversation, and AI also generates material images for their creations.
Programming broadens
children’s horizons.
“I thought it through and made it myself.” That experience makes learning even more fun.
Two modes: “Learn” and “Create”
Learn with Courses
Learn the basics of programming, like solving puzzles
Move a duck character with block commands in a 3D world, collecting gems on the way to the goal. With courses designed by skill level, even first-time children level up without getting lost — and hint pages are there whenever they get stuck.
Create Freely
Turn “I wish there were an app like this” into reality with your own hands
A block-coding tool that lets children build their own apps by combining parts such as buttons, text, drawing, and stamps. They can put the thinking learned in the courses into real hands-on making.
Quizzes, picture books, observation journals… what you can make is limited only by imagination.
Publish and share creations in “Everyone’s Apps”
The AI character “Manapal”
Let’s learn together!
- Chat feature — Manapal, the AI, answers children’s “Why?” and “How do I do this?” in gentle, simple words.
- AI material-image generation — Describe the material you want to use in “Create Freely,” and the AI will draw it for you.
* Usage limits vary by plan (see the pricing plans below).
At home or in the classroom
You can start with just a tablet, so it works in many settings — from learning at home to group study.
At home
As a daily alternative to lessons. Parents and children can enjoy it together.
On their own
Designed so children can progress on their own, as long as they can read hiragana.
In the classroom
It can also be used as teaching material for group learning at schools, cram schools, and more.
Peace of mind for parents, too
No ads
No ads are shown inside the app, so children can focus on learning.
Hiragana / Kanji toggle
Switch the display to match your child’s age. English and Chinese are also supported.
Parental controls
Actions such as purchases require age verification and guardian confirmation.
Mimamori App integration
Watch over your child’s learning from the parents’ app (see below).
Pricing plans
Start free, and upgrade once your child is hooked. There are also plans the whole family can share.
Free plan
¥0
Always free
- Up to 2 players
- 5 creations / player
- Manapal: 8 times/day
- AI image generation: 2/day
- Data storage: 1GB
Standard plan
¥500¥400 / month
¥3,900/year (about 2 months free)
- Up to 4 players
- 10 creations / player
- Manapal: unlimited
- AI image generation: 10/day
- Data storage: 5GB
Premium plan
¥1,500 / month
¥14,900/year (about 2 months free)
- Up to 8 players
- 10 creations / player
- Manapal: unlimited
- AI image generation: unlimited (3 at a time)
- Data storage: 50GB
| Compare plans | Free | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of players (per account) | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Data storage (per account) | 1GB | 5GB | 50GB |
| “Create Freely” creations (per player) | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Chats with Manapal (per player) | 8/day | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI material-image generation (per player) | 2/day | 10/day | Unlimited (3 at a time) |
All prices include tax. The “20% OFF household support” is a limited-time special price. Please check the in-app display for the latest prices and plan details.
Definitions of the “educational institutions” and “NPOs” eligible for free access
(1) Definition of an educational institution
- Must be a non-profit school or other educational institution
This covers non-profit educational institutions that continuously carry out educational activities — such as kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, universities, colleges of technology, vocational schools, and miscellaneous schools. Prep schools, culture schools, and the training facilities of companies or organizations do not qualify. - Must be intended for use in the course of instruction
“Instruction” includes club activities, student-council activities, and sports days in primary and secondary education (elementary schools, junior high schools, compulsory-education schools, high schools, secondary schools, special-needs schools, and the like). On the other hand, school information sessions, parents’ meetings, and club activities in higher education (universities, vocational schools, etc.) are not included in “instruction.” - Must stay within the limits deemed necessary
Copies may not be used as reference material unrelated to the class. Nor may you copy or publicly transmit more than the total number of students enrolled in that class. - Other
Copying must be done by the teacher conducting the class, or by the children/students receiving it themselves. As a rule, you must “clearly indicate the source,” including the title of our work and the name of its author. And it must not unreasonably harm our interests in light of the type and use of the work.
(2) Definition of an NPO
Only corporations established through registration — based on the Act and the “Guidelines for the Operation of the NPO Act” issued by each prefecture, via certification by the governor of the prefecture where the principal office is located (or, if the office lies solely within one designated city, via that city’s certification authority). Volunteer groups that have not obtained the above certification and registration are not included.
* Free access requires an application and our verification and approval. For details, please reach out via the contact form.
Service overview
Frequently asked questions
What ages is it for?
It’s designed for children from around age 3 to around age 12 (6th grade). Any child who can read hiragana can progress on their own. The display switches between “hiragana” and “kanji,” so it grows with your child over the years.
How much can I use for free?
You can start with a no-account trial, and even the free plan lets you use both “Learn with Courses” and “Create Freely.” If you’d like more creations or more AI usage, consider the Standard or Premium plan.
Which devices can I use?
In addition to the iPhone / iPad, Android smartphone / tablet, and Amazon Fire tablet apps, you can also use it in a web browser (kids.inexus-co.com) on a PC and more. We recommend a tablet with a larger screen.
Is it safe to let children use it on their own?
No ads are shown inside the app, and actions such as purchases require guardian confirmation. You can also watch over your child’s learning from the parents’ “Mimamori App.”
Can it be used in classrooms and schools?
Yes. For non-profit educational institutions such as schools, and for NPOs, contact form we provide the features free of charge to organizations that apply and are verified and approved by us (application required). For use by for-profit companies, cram schools, and the like, please use one of the standard pricing plans.
What they enjoy learning
leads to the next “I want to try this!”
Start for free, and experience it together with your child.
