Comparison

Tynker Junior 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

Tynker Junior

This app introduces children aged 4-7 to coding concepts through engaging, word-free picture blocks. It helps them develop problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills through interactive coding adventures. Designed for young learners, it makes learning to code fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Word-free picture block coding
  • Problem-solving and logic development
  • Music and art creation
  • 200+ coding challenges
  • Tap-based interface
  • Voiceovers for guidance
Features
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The Ultimate Coding Playground for Kids Ages 4-7! Tynker Junior is the award-winning app specifically designed for young learners, including pre-readers who haven’t even started school yet. Through vibrant, word-free picture blocks, your child will learn to solve problems, compose music, and create art—all with the power of code. Why Parents and Teachers Love Tynker: * Trusted Globally: Used by 1 out of every 3 U.S. K-8 schools and 100,000+ schools worldwide. * Proven Success: Over 60 million kids in 150 countries have started their STEM journey with Tynker. * Designed for Little Hands: A tap-based interface with friendly voiceovers and no complex dragging or reading required. 5 EPIC CODING ADVENTURES With 200+ coding challenges, your child will explore: Ocean Odyssey: Master sequencing and patterns while helping Gillie the Goldfish. Robots: Learn about events and parameters as you fix a wacky robot factory. Wild Rumble: Help endangered animals using counting loops and delays. Puffball Panic: Navigate dynamic environments using conditional logic. Super Squad: Defeat villains and retrieve stolen treasure using advanced problem-solving. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN Tynker Junior transforms screen time into a brain-building workout. Your child will master: Logic & Sequencing: Understanding cause and effect. Critical Thinking: Solving complex puzzles step-by-step. Programming Concepts: Loops, conditional logic, and debugging. 21st Century Skills: Resilience, focus, and algorithmic thinking—the same foundations used in professional languages like Swift and Python. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms/

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

Tynker Junior4 screens
Scratch Tutorial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tynker Junior at 59% against Scratch Tutorial's 35%. Tynker Junior also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Scratch Tutorial's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Tynker Junior sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scratch Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tynker Junior's written reviews are positive against 35% of Scratch Tutorial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker Junior ships an update every 2 months, Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tynker Junior versus Scratch Tutorial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynker JuniorScratch Tutorial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better4.2 (4.6K ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K4.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynker海涛 赵

Customer experience

Tynker Junior

All ratings4,180 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Scratch Tutorial

All ratings4,632 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative60.2%

User reviews

Tynker Junior

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 💡 Good introduction to coding concepts
  • 🚀 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy code and bugs
  • 💰 Limited access without subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading about subscription details

Scratch Tutorial

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Tynker Junior

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels/games not progressing properly
  • Login and account issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced coding lessons
  • Improve customer support and responsiveness
  • Integrate with full Tynker app for seamless experience

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

6 purchases

Tynker Junior

Subscriptions5
  • Individual Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Individual Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Jr. Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
1 purchases

Scratch Tutorial

One-time1
  • Scratch lessons$4.99

Questions

Is Tynker Junior free?
Tynker Junior 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, Tynker Junior or Scratch Tutorial?
Tynker Junior is rated higher. Tynker Junior averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Scratch Tutorial averages 4.2 from 4.6K ratings.
Do Tynker Junior or Scratch Tutorial have ads?
Neither Tynker Junior nor Scratch Tutorial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker Junior or Scratch Tutorial?
Tynker Junior ships an update every 2 months, and Scratch Tutorial every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tynker Junior was updated on October 6, 2026 and Scratch Tutorial on October 6, 2026.

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