# Pocket Code vs Mushka

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mushka at 100% against Pocket Code's 34%. Mushka also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). Pocket Code's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mushka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Code has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Pocket Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mushka's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Code | Mushka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-code/id1117935892/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushka-real-fly-brain/id6813905211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [International Catrobat Association - Verein zur Foerderung freier Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117935891) | [Daniil Lutsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876351013) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-code/id1117935892)

Develop and play your own games, animations, and interactive applications directly on your mobile device. This visual programming tool is inspired by educational initiatives and offers a free, open-source platform for creative coding.

**Highlights:** Create games and apps, Develop animations, Interactive art creation, Music video production, Visual programming system, Share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mushka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushka-real-fly-brain/id6813905211)

Experience a fruit fly's simulated nervous system in augmented reality. Interact with a virtual fly on your table, observe its real-time brain activity, and see its reactions to stimuli like food and movement.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality placement on any table, Simulated fruit fly nervous system, Real-time neuron spiking visualization, Interactive responses to stimuli (food, movement), Record and save video clips, Distinguishes simulation from animation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Code free?

Pocket Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mushka free?

Mushka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Code or Mushka?

Mushka is rated higher. Pocket Code averages 2.8 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Mushka averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Code or Mushka have ads?

Neither Pocket Code nor Mushka shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
