Comparison

Thinkrolls vs HatchBlox

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

Head to head
About

Thinkrolls

This app offers over 2000 interactive games and activities designed to develop reasoning, creativity, and a passion for math and science in children aged 2-8. It provides quality screen time with no ads or in-app purchases, allowing for lifetime play.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 logic puzzles and games
  • Develop reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Create custom characters and games
  • Learn coding concepts through play
  • Adaptive learning grows with child
  • Supports 10 player profiles
  • Offline play available
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** Large discounts apply to bulk educational purchases. Apply for a discount at avokiddo.com/educators. ** Unleash your child's inner genius with Thinkrolls: School Edition, the award-winning learning app for kids aged 2-8! With over 2000 interactive games and activities, Thinkrolls offers the perfect blend of fun and education, like never seen before. Through the power of play, your child will develop their reasoning skills, express their creativity, cultivate a passion for math and science, and develop their natural curiosity. Thinkrolls is more than an educational app, it's a toolbox for life! THIS IS ESSENTIALLY THE SAME APP AS "THINKROLLS: GAMES FOR KIDS 2-8", BUT WITHOUT THE IN-APP PURCHASE. IT’S IDEAL FOR SCHOOLS OR PARENTS THAT PREFER A LIFETIME PURCHASE. THIS VERSION DOES NOT ALLOW PUZZLES TO BE SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY. - Fun, Safe and Easy - No ads, no in-app purchases. Pay once, play for life! - Quality screen time you can feel good about LOVED BY APPLE * Apple's Editors' Choice * App Store App Of The Day * Great Apps Released This Year * Must-have Apps For iPad * The Essentials * New Apps We Love KEY FEATURES • Over 2000 logic puzzles, games, and activities • Includes Thinkrolls Kings & Queens, expanded with new puzzles! • Practice problem solving with fun, arcade-style games • Create your own playable characters • Play fun math games and smart brain challenges • Numbers, shapes, patterns, sequencing, sorting, and more • Create your own fun games with drag & drop • Solve puzzles created by other kids* • Learning to code has never been so fun! • No reading or coding skills required • Kid-friendly and safe. Designed for independent play. • Ideal for ages 2-8 • Adaptive learning—grows with your child • Supports 10 player profiles • New content added monthly • Play anywhere, no WiFi needed • No ads. No in-app purchases. *Shared puzzles are moderated by our team LOVED BY PARENTS AND EDUCATORS “I am shocked at how clever my 5yr old is proving to be.” “Thank you for showing me what my son is capable of!” “Our 5 year old loves this and it’s amazing to watch his gears turning as he solves harder and harder challenges.” “My second graders love the challenge that Thinkrolls games offer. Puzzles that gradually increase in intensity and require sequencing is a great way to allow for a game-like experience while exploring problem solving skills and persevering in the face of failure.” - Kevin Finan, Elementary teacher, Concord Elementary “It is one of my go to apps to help develop the critical executive functioning skills that teach kids how to think.” - Jo Booth, Pediatric Occupational Therapist “We focus very intensely on building resilience in our students and we feel that Thinkrolls is a perfect fit for this endeavor.” - Nicole Midura, Librarian, Barclay Brook Elementary School MEDIA & AWARDS Apple's Editors' Choice Editor’s Choice Children’s Technology Review Mom’s Choice Gold Award 5 Star Certified by Educational App Store Best Apps of the Year 2021 - Common Sense Media (5/5) - “A delightful app that will captivate and continuously challenge kids, encouraging them to think outside the box!” “Best Apps For Kids 2021”, “Best For Coding Puzzles” - Parents.com - “Your child won't realize they are basically in physics class” PRIVACY & SAFETY The app is COPPA & GDPR compliant. To ensure the absolute privacy and safety of kids, the app does not collect any data and has no external links. Privacy policy: avokiddo.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: avokiddo.com/terms

About

HatchBlox

Features
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The HatchBlox app enables students ages 8+ to program their Hatchling Robotics Kit. Students drag together blocks to build programs that control motors and lights, and they can use sensors to make their robot respond to its environment. The only limit is their imagination! HatchBlox is a complete block-based programming language that is specifically designed for physical computing. HatchBlox contains blocks for all parts of the Hatchling Robotics Kit, as well as control structures, math and logic operators, support for variables and lists, and more. HatchBlox makes it easy for beginners to explore and get started, while also enabling students to create more complex programs as they learn more about computer science. Features: - Control lights, motors, and sensors for the Hatchling Robotics Kit - Code can run live while connected, and continues to run on the robot after disconnection Requirements: This app requires a Hatchling Robotics Kit. The app connects to the kit via Bluetooth BLE, so make sure Bluetooth is enabled!

Screenshots

Thinkrolls4 screens
HatchBlox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HatchBlox at Free against Thinkrolls's $89.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

HatchBlox is free to download; Thinkrolls costs $89.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thinkrolls versus HatchBlox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkrollsHatchBlox
Price$89.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size859 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVOKIDDOBirdBrain Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Thinkrolls

No in-app purchases

None

HatchBlox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thinkrolls free?
Thinkrolls costs $89.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HatchBlox free?
HatchBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thinkrolls or HatchBlox have ads?
Neither Thinkrolls nor HatchBlox shows ads.

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