# Code Karts vs Scratch Tutorial

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch Tutorial at 4.2 against Code Karts's 3.8. Scratch Tutorial also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 147). Code Karts's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 35%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Karts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scratch Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch Tutorial holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Tutorial has 4.6K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Code Karts's written reviews are positive against 35% of Scratch Tutorial's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Karts | Scratch Tutorial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-tutorial-coding-game/id1545734217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) | [海涛 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/770384919) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Karts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-karts-pre-coding-logic/id1222704761)

This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.

**Highlights:** Pre-coding logic puzzles, Learn to count in binary, Develop sequencing and problem-solving, Over 70 levels, Two game modes, Intuitive UI for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great introduction to coding
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Good for logic and sequencing
- 👍 Quick customer support
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase to continue
- 👎 Purchase not restoring
- 👎 Issues with family sharing
- 👎 Tedious arrow interaction
- 👎 Broken bonus level

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchases
- Purchased content not unlocking on new devices
- Family sharing not working for purchases
- Bonus level is unplayable/unexitable
- Back button not working in bonus level

**Requested features**

- Extend free trial
- Improve arrow interaction
- Add more levels
- Add option to reset progress
- Improve Turkish dubbing accuracy


### Scratch Tutorial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-tutorial-coding-game/id1545734217)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scratch lessons | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful tutorials
- 🤗 Good for learning to code
- 😊 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for advanced content
- 🤔 Outdated or incompatible blocks
- 😕 Repetitive and restrictive
- 🙄 Poor graphics and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons get stuck or freeze
- Inability to edit or correct mistakes

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Karts free?

Code Karts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch Tutorial free?

Scratch Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Karts or Scratch Tutorial?

Scratch Tutorial is rated higher. Code Karts averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Scratch Tutorial averages 4.2 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Code Karts or Scratch Tutorial have ads?

Neither Code Karts nor Scratch Tutorial shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Karts or Scratch Tutorial?

Code Karts ships an update every 4 months, and Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. Most recently, Code Karts was updated on September 3, 2026 and Scratch Tutorial on September 28, 2026.

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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.*