This app allows children ages 5-8 to create their own interactive stories and games using simple programming blocks. Kids can make characters move, jump, and sing, while learning foundational coding concepts and problem-solving skills. It features beloved PBS KIDS characters and offers creative tools like painting and voice recording.
What We Love
- 👨👧👦 Great for teaching kids to code
- 🎨 Fun creative storytelling and animation features
- 🎭 PBS Kids characters and themed content
- 💰 Free app with no paywall
- 📚 Educational value for young learners
- 🌍 Multilingual support (English/Spanish)
- 🎬 Ability to create games and videos
- ✨ Engaging and entertaining for children
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ❌ Limited coding blocks compared to original ScratchJr
- 🎭 Character roster hasn't been updated in years
- ⚠️ Drawing/text tools produce poor quality output
- 🔊 Sound and voice recording features broken or missing
- 📱 Performance issues and slowness
- 🎬 Tutorial/demo videos don't play
- 🖼️ Limited backgrounds and customization options
- ⚙️ Confusing interface for beginners
- 🔄 Undo/home button causes unexpected behavior
