Comparison

Scratch Tutorial vs Little Coders

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

Head to head
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!

About

Little Coders

This app introduces foundational computer science concepts to children aged 4-7 through hundreds of engaging block-based games and puzzles. It fosters computational thinking, problem-solving, and early STEM skills in a safe, ad-free environment without requiring reading.

Highlights
  • Block-based puzzles
  • Adventure worlds
  • Progressive learning
  • Hundreds of games
  • Coding basics
  • Computational thinking
  • Early STEM skills
Features
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Give your child their first coding superpower! Little Coders teaches kids ages 4–10 to think, create, and solve through hundreds of fun block-based games and puzzles — no reading or prior experience needed. Award-Winning Coding App for Kids - Mom's Choice Awards — Best in Family Friendly Media - EdTech Breakthrough — Early Childhood Education Solution of the Year - Education Technology Insights — Game Based Learning Platform of the Year - Modular Learning — Best Coding Program for HomeSchoolers - Parent's Picks Awards — Best Products for Elementary Kids 2024 Created and powered by CodeMonkey, a global leader in coding education trusted by millions of families worldwide. HOW KIDS LEARN TO CODE - Block-based puzzles — drag, drop, and solve challenges while learning real coding concepts step by step - Adventure worlds — explore fun environments and unlock new levels as skills grow - Progressive learning — activities designed to match early learners' pace and abilities - Hundreds of games and activities that keep kids coming back WHAT KIDS LEARN Little Coders introduces foundational computer science concepts in a playful, visual way: - Coding basics: sequencing, loops, logic, and problem-solving - Computational thinking: patterns, reasoning, and creativity - Early STEM skills: supports math, focus, and critical thinking - Builds confidence and persistence through hands-on play SAFE & AD-FREE - Zero ads, zero distractions — just pure, focused learning - Designed for independent exploration by young children - Kid-safe environment parents and educators can trust - Privacy-first: no personal data collection from children WHY PARENTS & EDUCATORS CHOOSE LITTLE CODERS - Designed specifically for ages 4–10 - No reading required — perfect for early learners and preschoolers - Encourages creativity and logical thinking through play - Turns screen time into meaningful STEM learning - Loved by kids, trusted by families and schools worldwide START FREE TODAY Try Little Coders free with our trial subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically — manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Settings under Subscriptions. - Privacy Policy: https://www.codemonkey.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms of Use: https://www.codemonkey.com/terms-of-service/ Start your child's coding journey today — where young minds learn to think, create, and solve through play!

Screenshots

Scratch Tutorial4 screens
Little Coders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Little Coders at 100% against Scratch Tutorial's 35%. Little Coders also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Scratch Tutorial's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Scratch Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Little Coders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Little Coders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Tutorial has 4.6K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Little Coders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch Tutorial ships an update every 4 weeks, Little Coders every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scratch Tutorial versus Little Coders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch TutorialLittle Coders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.6K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海涛 赵CodeMonkey Studios Inc

Customer experience

Scratch Tutorial

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

Little Coders

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Little Coders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scratch Tutorial

One-time1
  • Scratch lessons$4.99
2 purchases

Little Coders

Subscriptions2
  • Little Coders Monthly3 Days trial$9.951 Month
  • Little Coders Yearly3 Days trial$65.001 Year

Questions

Is Scratch Tutorial free?
Scratch Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Coders free?
Little Coders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch Tutorial or Little Coders?
Little Coders is rated higher. Scratch Tutorial averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Little Coders averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Scratch Tutorial or Little Coders have ads?
Neither Scratch Tutorial nor Little Coders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Tutorial or Little Coders?
Scratch Tutorial ships an update every 4 weeks, and Little Coders every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Tutorial was updated on October 1, 2026 and Little Coders on September 16, 2026.

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