Comparison

STEM JUNIOR vs Mini Painter

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

Head to head
About

STEM JUNIOR

Features
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*** Age The program is for 3 - 8 years old *** Programming knowledge Familiarize yourself with assembling blocks of code and four basic knowledge areas in programming: Sequence - Loop - Function - Condition. Young children will learn to think according to the algorithm of computer science but also very close to common situations in life. - Basic: Children will learn how to combine blocks for robots to complete their tasks. - Sequence: Children know how to divide large jobs into small jobs, organize and perform tasks sequentially. - Loop: Children know how to use a loop when they need to repeat a task several times (a command or a group of commands) to help optimize the solution (program). - Function: Help children practice generalization and analysis skills. Know how to define and build a big task (Function) from small component jobs (commands). - Condition: Help children practice the ability to analyze, know how to streamline situations, attach conditions in each specific situation. If this condition occurs then the other action is performed. A basic knowledge of programming but also a situation that often happens in life *** Learn English through pictures - The reward when completing a task is an English card to help students get used to English naturally and excitedly - More than 400 English vocabulary cards by topics. - Standard American pronunciation. - Cute pictures, eye-catching, reminiscent. - English topics are popular with children *** Develop logical thinking With over 400 interesting levels from easy to difficult, help students practice thinking skills to optimize solutions, creative thinking, logical problem solving thinking. *** STEM JUNIOR - Excellent solution for pre-school education and first 2 years of primary school. The period of 3-7 years old is the golden stage to form and express the "I" of children. Children have the need to DEVELOP themselves independently, affirm the existence of their awareness and rights At this stage, parents need to help their children form life skills, problem-solving thinking skills in which problem-solving thinking skills are a fundamental skill, especially important as a prerequisite for most all activities in life. With STEM JUNIOR, students will have access to an interesting two-way interactive environment, helping them to express their own thinking and solutions for each situation and then immediately observe the results. STEM JUNIOR is also a great combination between the programming mindset of computer science and the natural and interesting way of learning English vocabulary. Equip your child today!

About

Mini Painter

Features
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Mini Painter is a coloring and drawing app for children ages 2-6 and families. Kids can choose a cute picture, try bright colors, draw freely, and save their artwork with simple tools made for little hands. The app includes animals, vehicles, music, characters, and everyday objects so children can keep discovering new pages without a busy or confusing screen. Why families like it: - Coloring and drawing for toddlers and preschool kids - Pencil, fill, spray, and eraser tools - Cute animals, cars, music, characters, and object pages - Large buttons and a calm landscape workspace - Easy creative play at home, in the car, or on the go - Save finished pictures to the gallery - Parent-gated premium packs Mini Painter is designed for relaxed, creative screen time that feels easy for kids and comfortable for parents.

Screenshots

STEM JUNIOR4 screens
Mini Painter4 screens

Verdict

The call

STEM JUNIOR and Mini Painter are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. STEM JUNIOR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Painter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEM JUNIOR ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Painter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
STEM JUNIOR versus Mini Painter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEM JUNIORMini Painter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size291 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSTITUTE VIETSTEM COMPANY LIMITEDUgur Celik

In-app purchases

4 purchases

STEM JUNIOR

One-time4
  • 6 Months$26.99
  • 6 Months$29.99
  • 12 Months$34.99
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  • 12 Months$36.99
6 purchases

Mini Painter

One-time6
  • Animals Category$2.99
  • Music Category$2.99
  • Items Category$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Characters Category$2.99
  • Vehicles Category$2.99
  • All Access$9.99

Questions

Is STEM JUNIOR free?
STEM JUNIOR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Painter free?
Mini Painter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEM JUNIOR or Mini Painter have ads?
Neither STEM JUNIOR nor Mini Painter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEM JUNIOR or Mini Painter?
STEM JUNIOR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini Painter every 2 weeks. Most recently, STEM JUNIOR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mini Painter on October 25, 2026.

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