PockeBot vs KidCoding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PockeBot
Learn visual robot programming with an intuitive interface. This educational tool is designed for easy understanding and hands-on experience with robotics concepts.
- Visual programming interface
- Robot programming education
- Intuitive learning
- Hands-on robotics experience
- Easy to understand concepts
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Easy to learn visual robot programming
KidCoding
This app offers a progressive programming education for children and teens, starting with visual block-based coding and advancing to professional multi-language environments. It focuses on developing logical thinking and creativity through interactive projects, with features for file management and parental controls.
- Multi-level programming platforms (ScratchJr, Scratch, Multi-Language)
- Graphical block-based coding
- File management and wireless transfer
- Code editor with syntax highlighting
- Parental controls and child privacy
- Supports 12 languages
- Offline learning
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KidCoding is a programming learning app made for children. With graphical blocks and playful lessons, it helps kids build programming thinking and logic skills from an early age. It brings together three platforms - ScratchJr, Scratch and CodeSnippet (multi-language coding) - plus 500+ sample projects you can open and learn from. Kids learn by doing and grow by creating. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Key Features 1. Graphical platforms by age - ScratchJr (ages 5-7): A graphical tool made for young children. Simple blocks teach sequencing, loops and events. - Scratch (ages 8-16): A full platform for tweens and teens. Create animations, stories, music and interactive projects. 2. CodeSnippet advanced coding (16+) - Hundreds of programming languages in a professional-grade environment - Professional code editing and debugging - Syntax highlighting, multiple editor themes, snippet management - OCR code recognition: read code from photos and images - Run code locally with real-time execution 3. 500+ sample projects - A large built-in library of Scratch and ScratchJr projects - open one and start learning - Import .sjr, .sb, .sb2 and .sb3 project files 4. Files and transfer - Local file management, so work stays on your device - WiFi transfer: move files from a computer browser - WebDAV transfer: a more professional way to manage files 5. Safety and parental control - Parent verification: a math check confirms it is a parent, not a child - Optional 30-minute verification skip - Child privacy protection: COPPA-compliant, no personal information collected from children, with a dedicated children's privacy policy 6. Works offline - Fully usable offline, no internet needed - All data stored locally for privacy Who it is for - Ages 5-7: discover programming with ScratchJr - Ages 8-16: create your own projects with Scratch - 16+: learn professional coding with CodeSnippet - Parents and teachers: guide learning with parental controls Make learning to code simple and fun, and grow the next generation's digital creativity! ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/terms_of_use_en.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KidCoding at 50% against PockeBot's 0%. PockeBot's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KidCoding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PockeBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
PockeBot holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PockeBot's written reviews are positive against 50% of KidCoding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PockeBot ships an update every 2 months, KidCoding every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PockeBot | KidCoding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 270 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Sibozhi Info Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
PockeBot
KidCoding
In-app purchases
PockeBot
No in-app purchases
KidCoding
- Weekly Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Membership3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year







