# Pyonkee — Based on Scratch

> Visual programming environment for creating games, animations, and stories. (iPhone/iPad app by SoftUmeYa, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyonkee/id905012686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SoftUmeYa, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/905012689)
- Category: Education, Games, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.61/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13 · 137 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2014-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyonkee/id905012686/reviews.md

## What is Pyonkee?

Tired of consuming? Let's enjoy creating! Based on Scratch, Pyonkee provides a real, programming environment, anytime, anywhere!

Pyonkee is a new dynamic media for developing various ideas. By combining visual blocks, kids/adults are able to create original games, animations, and stories on their own. Through the programming process, we will learn about logics, productivity, creativity, and collaborations.

Pyonkee has been developed from the open-source code of "Scratch 1.4" from MIT Media Lab. Since Pyonkee is fully compatible with Scratch 1.4, millions of existing Scratch projects can be used for reference.

Pyonkee's user interface is optimized for touch devices. We do not need cumbersome typing, even a mouse. Just write programs wherever you like. Pyonkee nicely supports pinch-in/out, and font scaling for small devices. Moreover, sound recorder and camera are provided for importing your sounds and pictures into the projects. We can mix various media on Pyonkee and program them.

Moreover, you can share your projects via AirDrop, e-mail, iCloud, and other cloud storage services.

From the version 2.1, you are able to create programs using various iPad sensors and Mesh network protocol. From the version 2.3, more than 100 instruments are available in sound block. You can even play other synth app's sounds by enabling Virtual MIDI.

From the version 2.20, Pyonkee is able to connect to micro:bit. You can get values from various sensors and send analog/digital signals to the pins.
By combining the micro:bit with Pyonkee, you can enjoy an even wider world of programming.

Dive into the fun of visual programming!

## Key features

- Visual block-based programming
- Create games, animations, and stories
- Optimized for touch devices
- Import sounds and pictures
- Share projects easily
- Connect with micro:bit
- Utilize iPad sensors

## What do users think of Pyonkee?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Familiarity to Scratch
- 👍 Good for learning to code
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Accessible on mobile
- 👍 Nostalgic for older Scratch users
- 👍 Easy to operate
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**Cons**

- 👎 Ripoff of Scratch
- 👎 Confusing interface
- 👎 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Performance issues (slow, crashes)
- 👎 Limited features compared to modern Scratch
- 👎 Storage issues
- 👎 Scary mascot/character

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing photos
- App kicks user out
- Blocks not working
- Stamp and select features not working
- Forever if block issue
- Storage usage too high (5GB)
- App crashes when making games (e.g., Five Nights at Freddy's)
- Loading screen stuck
- Blocks/sprites disappear briefly when moved
- Memory cleaning issues causing reloads
- Pixels shift when drawing sprites
- Image import forces rectangular crop
- App crashes on launch (iOS 8, iPad Mini)
- Slow performance/lagging
- Editor runs slowly
- Freezes when making multiple costumes

**Most requested features**

- Update to Scratch 2.0/3.0
- Support for .sb3 and .sjr files
- Add clone blocks
- Add original Scratch Cat sprite
- Implement auto-save function
- Improve drawing/sprite editing tools
- Add sharing rules and report buttons
- Add social media sharing
- Add new blocks (e.g., when screen swiped)
- Support for importing images from camera roll
- Support for importing audio from iTunes
- Add more background images
- Add more scripts and features
- Improve performance and speed
- Add scroll bar for UI elements
- Make it lighter/less resource-intensive
- Add a home screen
- Allow uploading projects to Dropbox
- Add online play and sharing
- Add iMessage sharing and email file opening
- Add mature sprites
- Add programming explanations
- Support for Kanji input
- Make it more compatible with newer iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyonkee/id905012686/reviews.md

### 5/5 — :)

*2026-05-10, version 2.29*

Yeah this is the best

### 5/5 — wont let me text but fun!🤩

*2026-02-18, version 2.29*

WONT LET ME TEXT😡 but still pretty fun!🤩🥳😙😝🥰😘😍😊

### 5/5 — My son loved it!

*2026-01-31, version 2.29*

My son always wanted to code and I was looking up coding apps for I pad and I came across this and I was like “I think he would like this” and he did!

### 5/5 — OMG!

*2026-01-10, version 2.29*

it’s classic scratch!

### 4/5 — Sorry for calling you a ripoff

*2025-12-25, version 2.29*

It was not a ripoff, it is based on scratch 1.4 source code

### 1/5 — The game scared me

*2025-08-28, version 2.28*

Thanks

### 2/5 — It’s ok

*2025-08-14, version 2.28*

I mean it really to do stuff half the time I have no idea what to do

### 1/5 — it’s not working

*2025-08-07, version 2.28*

I tried to import a photo 10 time and every time the app kicked me out. I think it’s mad at me :(

### 5/5 — LOVE THIS APP! And An Update Can Be Nice!

*2025-05-10*

I love Pyonkee like scratch but 1.4 And Could Get To 2.0 Then 3.0 So Please These And No Social Media Unless Have Sharing Rules And Report Buttons And A Pyonkee Team

### 1/5 — ストレージを使いすぎ

*2025-03-01, version 2.28*

5GBも食う。入れないほうがいい。

## Frequently asked questions about Pyonkee

### What is Pyonkee?

Pyonkee is a dynamic media application that provides a real programming environment using visual blocks. It allows users of all ages to create their own games, animations, and stories, fostering learning in logic, productivity, creativity, and collaboration.

### Is Pyonkee compatible with Scratch projects?

Yes, Pyonkee is fully compatible with Scratch 1.4. This means you can use millions of existing Scratch projects as references or even import them to work with in Pyonkee.

### What devices can I use Pyonkee on?

Pyonkee's user interface is optimized for touch devices, making it ideal for tablets like iPads. It supports pinch-in/out gestures and font scaling for a comfortable experience on smaller screens.

### Can I connect Pyonkee to hardware?

Yes, from version 2.20, Pyonkee can connect to micro:bit. This allows you to get sensor values and send signals to the micro:bit pins, expanding your programming possibilities into the physical world.

### How can I share my creations?

You can easily share your projects created with Pyonkee via AirDrop, e-mail, iCloud, and other cloud storage services, allowing you to showcase your work to friends and collaborators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-06-01

The “Clone” block, familiar from Scratch 3, has been added.
You can now easily create clones that perform the same actions as the original sprite without having to copy it manually.
This block has a wide range of applications. We hope you enjoy using it.

### 2.29 — 2025-11-24

- Support for iPadOS 26:  App window size can now be changed on iPadOS 26

### 2.28 — 2024-07-05

- Emoji support. You can use various emojis in your blocks!
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.27 — 2023-05-28

- Improved Bluetooth keyboard handling
- Portrait layout in presentation mode works again
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.26 — 2022-12-18

- When the network goes offline, the IP address in Mesh dialog is automatically disabled.
- Fixed a crash when opening Mesh dialog offline.
- Fixed dark-mode appearance in Mesh dialog.

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