# Move the Turtle: Learn to Code — Programming - coding for Kids! > Interactive programming education app for children to learn coding basics. (iPhone/iPad app by Krzysztof Haft-Szatynski.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-turtle-learn-to-code/id509013878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Krzysztof Haft-Szatynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/965662171) - Category: Education, Games, Family - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 56 MB - Languages: American English, Polish, European Spanish - Released: 2012-03-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-turtle-learn-to-code/id509013878/reviews.md ## What is Move the Turtle? Unlock your child's potential and introduce them to the exciting world of programming with 'Move the Turtle' - the app trusted by parents and educators worldwide. Our fun and easy-to-use platform empowers kids with 21st century skills, helping them learn to code and prepare for a bright future! *** Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award _______________________________________________ "I highly recommend it for all kids, whether or not they want to get into programming. The kind of thinking required to solve the tasks in the app is important for everyone to learn, for every field of study." -- Wired.com / Geek Dad "Are you a computer geek that loves programming or are you a classroom teacher instructing on such skills as angles, measurement and two dimensional geometry? If you answered yes to either these, then you have come to the right educational app" -- IEAR.org "I spent my formative tech-years trundling a robo-turtle around the floor while learning the Logo programming language. Now there's an app for that, although in this case the turtle is virtual" -- The Guardian _______________________________________________ *** Move the Turtle teaches children (ages 5+) the basics of programming (yes, we do mean coding!) *** Challenges and rewards keep children (with parents' assistance) & teenagers (on their own) engaged! -----------------------------------   Do you remember the Logo programming language? A friendly Turtle will introduce your child step by step to the basic concepts of programming in a colourful graphic environment. Who knows, maybe your child will be the next outstanding programmer!   By completing the tasks, one after another, your child learns: *** how to plan complex activities composed of simple elements *** how to reuse previously completed work *** how to use graphics, spatial orientation and sound in programming   Your child will also become familiar with the notions of loops, procedures, variables and conditional instructions.   Programming is about more than completing tasks, it is also about implementing your own ideas using your imagination. With this in mind we give you the opportunity to create your own programs from scratch or based on our inspiring examples. ----- Website: https://movetheturtle.com/ Our new math app: https://correctresult.app/ ## Key features - Learn programming basics - Interactive challenges - Rewards system - Teaches loops, procedures, variables - Create own programs - Visual graphic environment ## Recent user reviews (10 of 57) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-turtle-learn-to-code/id509013878/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Wow *2022-09-11, version 1.6.4* Good job on creating this game ### 3/5 — Should be the perfect learning tool *2020-05-10, version 1.5.2* Like others, I was looking for the beauty of Turtle Graphics (without the bulk of Logo) and this looked like it. I so much wanted this to be a 5* application, but it is unfortunately far from that. The tutorials are very good, but exceptionally linear. If you don’t do exactly what the instructions tell you, it will not work. Worse; the instructions don’t tell you enough to complete the tasks and there is no indication of where you went wrong. The faults are many (the turtle doesn’t do what it’s told!) but it does look good. This will all cause disappointment for children and put them off learning a very useful life-skill. It’s a great shame as It would take so little effort to correct these faults. However, ’support’ are dismissive to the point that I was told I didn’t follow their instructions and therefore there wasn’t an issue with their software - if they actually listened, and played with their own creation, they could easily correct these errors. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2016-11-16, version 1.4.2* Won't even open. Was looking forward to this game for our kids but can't even play it. ### 2/5 — Brilliant, aber dreister Preis für so wenig! *2016-10-27* Die Idee ist wirklich zuckersüß. Und selbst mein Erstklässler hatte mit dem ersten Kapitel schon einen Riesenspaß und viel gelernt. Leider hatten wir an Tag zwei Kapitel 2 und 3 durch und das wars. App liegt in der Ecke. 3,99€ für 1-2 Tage Spielspass sind ein unverschämter Preis. Baut das Programm aus, geht langsamer vor, die mindestens 10fache Kapitelanzahl und dann kann man dafür auch Geld verlangen. So nur als Gratisspiel für einmal zwischendurch zu empfehlen. Wirklich schade! ### 4/5 — Hochwertig *2016-05-12* Mein Sohn ist involviert! ### 4/5 — Teacher Review: Good Little App *2015-08-29, version 1.4* This is an interesting programming app. I like the layout, graphics and price. We tried Hopscotch with a class, which was a disaster. This is much more straightforward, but could use some tweaks to make it easier to use with kids. Some of the directions are confusing. With more detailed directions explaining cause and effect, this would be 5 stars for me. For example, why does the turtle need to change colors to achieve a goal? The app says that there is a problem that needs to be solved, but as a user it doesn't seem that way. Some of these details seem counterintuitive, but not so much that I wouldn't try this with a group of kids. This is definitely worth evaluating! ### 5/5 — I love it!!! *2015-03-28, version 1.3.2* Great app for kids! ### 4/5 — Great app *2015-03-15, version 1.3.2* Been looking for something to help teach my 8 year old son how to program for a while. This app is almost perfect for the job. Agree with some of the other reviewers comments, in particular with the comment about the objectives. I haven't played it enough and there maybe an easy way to re-read the objective of each level, but I haven't found it yet. This and a few other minor issues mean I still need to help my son to complete the objectives sometimes, but what else are parents for? Overall, more than happy with the app. ### 2/5 — iOS 8 has lot of issues *2014-10-01, version 1.3.2* Hi there, this was a good game but has so many issues on iOS 8. App freezes with icons disappearing or completely missing. I hope someone is looking into fixing it. -s ### 5/5 — Glad I purchased it! *2014-10-01, version 1.3.2* Great app! My son loves it. ## Frequently asked questions about Move the Turtle ### What is Move the Turtle? Move the Turtle is an educational app designed to introduce children aged 5 and above to the fundamentals of programming. It uses a friendly virtual turtle and a colorful graphic environment to teach core coding concepts in an engaging way. ### What programming concepts does the app teach? The app teaches essential programming concepts such as how to plan complex activities from simple elements, reuse previous work, and utilize graphics, spatial orientation, and sound in programming. It also familiarizes children with notions of loops, procedures, variables, and conditional instructions. ### How does the app keep children engaged? The app utilizes challenges and rewards to keep children engaged throughout their learning journey. It allows children to learn step-by-step by completing tasks and also provides opportunities to create their own programs from scratch or by modifying examples. ### What age range is Move the Turtle suitable for? Move the Turtle is suitable for children aged 5 and up. Younger children may require assistance from parents, while teenagers can use the app independently. ### Is Move the Turtle free to use? Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for access. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.8 — 2023-12-21 Maintenance update. ### 1.6.7 — 2023-04-19 This release includes performance enhancements and bug fixes to ensure a smoother user experience. ### 1.6.5 — 2022-11-23 iOS 16 improvements. ### 1.6.4 — 2021-11-03 Few small improvements to make the app easier to use ### 1.6.3 — 2021-10-27 Additional layout bugfix for iOS15/iPhone. ## Apps similar to Move the Turtle | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-learn-codingprogramming/id1133960732) | 4.8 (109,442) | Free | Education | | [Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-junior-coding-for-kids/id1393933000) | 4.5 (4,176) | Free | Education | | [Tynker: Coding for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467) | 4.6 (18,281) | Free | Education | | [Code Land: Coding for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-land-coding-for-kids/id1574136692) | 4.5 (1,544) | Free | Education | | [Coding game: Python Java Learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-game-python-java-learn/id1632477791) | 4.7 (510) | Free | Education | | [Coding For Kids: Learn To Code](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-for-kids-learn-to-code/id1246265707) | 4.4 (4,478) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Krzysztof Haft-Szatynski - [Correct Result! Math for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correct-result-math-for-kids/id1551804065) - [Correct Result! Try Kids Math](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correct-result-try-kids-math/id1609079615) All apps by Krzysztof Haft-Szatynski: https://appshunter.io/developer/965662171 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*