Comparison

GLICODE™ vs Scratch Tutorial

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GLICODE™

Learn fundamental coding concepts through a fun, interactive game using Pocky snacks. Arrange them to guide a mascot through challenges, mastering sequences, loops, and if statements. It's a unique way to introduce programming to young learners.

Highlights
  • Learn coding fundamentals
  • Use Pocky snacks as input
  • Augmented reality interaction
  • Guide mascot through levels
  • Teaches sequences, loops, and if statements
  • Engaging and fun learning
Features
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GLICODE TM turns every packet of Pocky into a bite-sized coding lesson. By laying out Pocky in the right order, you can use Japan’s (and the world's) favourite snacks to learn algorithmic thinking in a fun and engaging way. Take control of Glico's mascot HUG HUG as he makes his way around an imaginary world, trying to spread happiness. You will need to learn different coding functions to help him navigate a range of levels so he can make his way to a child in need of a smile. [WHAT YOU CAN LEARN] By arranging Pocky in different sequences you can learn three basic coding fundamentals: ・SEQUENCES ・LOOPS ・'IF' STATEMENTS [EQUIPMENT REQUIRED] 1. "GLICODE" App Download the "GLICODE" app from App Store. 2. Snacks All you need to play "GLICODE" is a regular packet of Chocolate Pocky. As the levels progress they will become harder to test you on what you've learnt. Remember to save a few extra Pocky for the difficult levels - you'll need them! 3. Placemat For the best results make sure the snacks are placed on a plain white background. Use a white placemat, paper or plate to lay your snacks out on. [INSTRUCTIONS] 1. Line up your snacks. Remember not to place them too close together. 2. Capture. Use your phone’s camera to take a picture of your snack sequence from above. 3. Test your sequence. Hit the play button to see your code executed as HUG HUG moves through the course. 4. Eat your delicious code. If you pass the level you can eat your delicious code and get ready for the next challenge. *Be mindful of hygiene - we recommend you wash your hands before playing with your snacks. *Please make sure your white placemat is clean. [Adopted by school lesson program with MIC!] In Japan "GLICODE" was adopted by "Popularization of Programming education for young segment" program supported by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2016. Elementary school teachers are using this app as a tool in the classroom to teach the basics of programming to early elementary school kids. GLICODE TM is a free educational app that teaches children about the principles of coding - with Pocky! GLICODE TM is a trademark of the programming education app by Ezaki Glico.

About

Scratch Tutorial

This app offers an innovative, step-by-step programming course designed for children aged 4-14. It uses engaging content to foster a love for coding and allows kids to create their own games while learning fundamental programming concepts.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step programming guidance
  • Interactive learning system
  • Create own programming games
  • Courses designed by experts
  • Gradual concept mastery
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The latest scratch course - easy to use, let children fall in love with programming. ----Innovative design intelligent system guides children to learn step by step. 4-14-year-old children can easy to accept, and they will learn as soon as they learn. ----Interesting programming courses stimulate children's interest in learning and let them design their own programming games while learning and playing. Love programming, learn to program. ----Senior program designer and educator cooperate to design the course, and gradually master the programming concept from shallow to deep. New intelligent programming course, open the road of children's programming enlightenment!

Screenshots

GLICODE™4 screens
Scratch Tutorial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch Tutorial at 4.2 against GLICODE™'s 3.0. Scratch Tutorial also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 66). GLICODE™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scratch Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GLICODE™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scratch Tutorial holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Tutorial has 4.6K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of GLICODE™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Scratch Tutorial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLICODE™ ships an update every 4 months, Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GLICODE™ versus Scratch Tutorial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLICODE™Scratch Tutorial
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (66 ratings)4.2 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews34.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings664.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZAKI GLICO CO.,LTD.海涛 赵

Customer experience

GLICODE™

All ratings66 ratings
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative55.3%

Scratch Tutorial

All ratings4,632 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative60.5%

Bugs and requests

GLICODE™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scratch Tutorial

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lessons get stuck or freeze
  • Inability to edit or correct mistakes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow more free-form coding
  • Improve compatibility with latest Scratch version
  • Add more game-making options

In-app purchases

None

GLICODE™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scratch Tutorial

One-time1
  • Scratch lessons$4.99

Questions

Is GLICODE™ free?
GLICODE™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratch Tutorial free?
Scratch Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GLICODE™ or Scratch Tutorial?
Scratch Tutorial is rated higher. GLICODE™ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Scratch Tutorial averages 4.2 from 4.6K ratings.
Do GLICODE™ or Scratch Tutorial have ads?
Neither GLICODE™ nor Scratch Tutorial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLICODE™ or Scratch Tutorial?
GLICODE™ ships an update every 4 months, and Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. Most recently, GLICODE™ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scratch Tutorial on October 15, 2026.

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