Comparison

Nekomimi vs intelino scratch

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

Head to head
About

Nekomimi

This app provides a streamlined browser experience specifically designed for the Scratch programming environment. It optimizes the display for children learning to code by removing unnecessary navigation elements and enabling a dedicated keyboard for essential inputs. The interface is tailored to maximize screen real estate for coding activities.

Highlights
  • Scratch site only display
  • Eliminated navigation
  • Full screen iPad usage
  • Dedicated keyboard for Scratch
  • Disabled screen enlargement
Features
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A browser specialized for Scratch, a programming environment for children -Only Scratch site (https://scratch.mit.edu/) can be displayed -Since the navigation is eliminated, the entire screen of the iPad can be used with Scratch -Features not required for development with Scratch are not installed (back, forward, URL input, bookmark, etc.) - The key input (0-9, A-Z, arrow key, space key) required when executing Scratch is enabled by using a dedicated keyboard - In order to prevent the screen from being enlarged carelessly, the screen enlargement display function by double tap or pinch in is turned off Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab

About

intelino scratch

This app allows children to program a smart train using a familiar block-based coding interface. It integrates train functions like movement, lights, and sensors into a Scratch™ environment, enabling creative projects and exploration of smart mobility concepts. Advanced users can integrate AI and other hardware for enhanced interactivity.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming editor
  • Control train movement and status
  • Programmable LED lights
  • Sensor integration (distance, color, split track)
  • Control up to 3 smart trains
  • AI and Machine Learning extensions
  • Integration with micro:bit and Makey Makey
Features
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Intelino Scratch app is a block-based programming editor for the intelino smart train. Scratch™, developed at the MIT Media Lab, is the most popular block-based programming editor used by millions of children worldwide. With Intelino Scratch, you will get access to a full-featured collection of control blocks for the smart train integrated in the familiar environment of the Scratch™ editor. Powered by Scratch 3.0 extension technology, all of the functions of the smart train are at your fingertips: - Movement status and direction events - Distance events - Speed control, pausing and stopping - Wagon decopling - programmable top, front and rear RGB LED lights - split track detection and route planning functions - color command detection and full editing capability - color detection and events In addition to single train programming, Intelino Scratch allows to connect to and interactively program up to 3 smart trains. This capability greatly enhances the creative and learning possibilities and offers a great way to experiment with smart mobility concepts like collision avoidance, autonomous transportation, cooperative driving, resource sharing and more. Additionally, Intelino Scratch offers access multiple open-source extensions: - Experiment with AI and Machine Learning to control the smart train using Teachable Machine and Face, Hand and Body Sensing extensions developed under the Dancing with AI project at the MIT Media Lab. The Teachable Machine extension offers integration with Google's Teachable Machine and allows to easily create and train image- and audio-based models and use them in the Scratch editor. - Use Text-to-Speech, Translate, Music and Pen extensions for extra creative possibilities. - Enable interactivity between the smart train and 3rd-party hardware such as micro:bit™, Makey Makey™ and others.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: intelino scratch at Free against Nekomimi's $1.99. intelino scratch also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 58%). Nekomimi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 31 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

intelino scratch is free to download; Nekomimi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Nekomimi against 3.7 for intelino scratch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Nekomimi's written reviews are positive against 67% of intelino scratch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nekomimi ships an update every 5 months, intelino scratch every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nekomimi versus intelino scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNekomimiintelino scratch
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (46 ratings)3.7 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.614.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi INAFUKUInnokind, Inc.

Customer experience

Nekomimi

All ratings46 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral22.0%
Negative20.2%

intelino scratch

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nekomimi

No in-app purchases

None

intelino scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nekomimi free?
Nekomimi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is intelino scratch free?
intelino scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nekomimi or intelino scratch?
intelino scratch is rated higher. Nekomimi averages 3.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while intelino scratch averages 3.7 from 45 ratings.
Do Nekomimi or intelino scratch have ads?
Neither Nekomimi nor intelino scratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nekomimi or intelino scratch?
Nekomimi ships an update every 5 months, and intelino scratch every 31 months. Most recently, Nekomimi was updated on September 21, 2026 and intelino scratch on September 22, 2026.

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