# Scratch Tutorial vs Code Teens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Teens at 67% against Scratch Tutorial's 35%. Code Teens also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Scratch Tutorial's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 166). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Teens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Teens holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Tutorial has 4.6K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Scratch Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 67% of Code Teens's.

Scratch Tutorial ships an update every 4 weeks, Code Teens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Tutorial | Code Teens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-tutorial-coding-game/id1545734217/reviews) | **[4.5 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-teens-coding-for-kids/id6448747735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 910 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海涛 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/770384919) | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Code Teens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-teens-coding-for-kids/id6448747735)

Learn to code and create games with a visual block system. This app offers interactive tutorials, challenges, and a community to share creations. It's designed for young people to develop problem-solving and creative skills through fun, game-based learning.

**Highlights:** Visual code blocks for easy coding, Step-by-step project tutorials, Create and share your own games, Multiplayer game leagues, Personal coding challenges, Active community of young coders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Code Teens Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Tutorial free?

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

### Is Code Teens free?

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

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

Code Teens is rated higher. Scratch Tutorial averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Code Teens averages 4.5 from 166 ratings.

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

Neither Scratch Tutorial nor Code Teens shows ads.

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

Scratch Tutorial ships an update every 4 weeks, and Code Teens every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Tutorial was updated on October 6, 2026 and Code Teens on October 8, 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.*