# SproutAbout vs Next Coders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Coders at 100% against SproutAbout's 38%. Next Coders also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). SproutAbout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (727 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Coders sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SproutAbout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Coders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SproutAbout has 727 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of SproutAbout's written reviews are positive against 100% of Next Coders's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SproutAbout | Next Coders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (727 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutabout/id1596935004/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-coders-academy/id6790300054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **727** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learning Care Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596935006) | [Gavin Wolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289105620) |

## What reviewers say

### SproutAbout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutabout/id1596935004)

This app enhances family communication with early childhood education centers. It provides real-time classroom video, activity updates tied to learning goals, and direct communication with school staff, offering peace of mind for parents.

**Highlights:** Live classroom video streaming, Share pick-up/drop-off notes, Direct connection with school staff, Save, share, and comment on media, Activity updates linked to learning goals, View routine logs (naps, meals)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Great communication tool
- 👀 Helpful live video feed
- 📚 Informative updates on child's activities
- 💬 Convenient messaging with teachers
- 🕰️ Provides peace of mind throughout the day

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent notifications and updates
- 🤖 Buggy video streaming functionality
- 🔒 Security concerns with screenshot/recording restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or disappearing
- Inability to access live video feed
- App freezing or logging users out randomly
- Inconsistent display of child's enrollment status
- Scrolling issues when browsing photos/videos

**Requested features**

- Add autocorrect/spell check for messages
- Improve photo/video browsing and organization
- Develop a desktop/web version of the app
- Provide better communication tools for teachers
- Implement more reliable push notifications


### Next Coders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-coders-academy/id6790300054)

This app offers personalized coding lessons with AI-powered feedback and real-time audio guidance. It provides over 20 courses in multiple languages, with new content added weekly. Parents can monitor progress and request curriculum adjustments.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI-driven lessons, Real-time audio tutoring, 20+ coding courses, Parental involvement features, Build games at end of curriculum, AI-generated feedback and summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Academy Plus: Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Academy Plus: Multi Student (Month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Academy Plus: Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Academy Plus: Multi Student (Year) | $219.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SproutAbout free?

SproutAbout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Next Coders free?

Next Coders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SproutAbout or Next Coders?

Next Coders is rated higher. SproutAbout averages 2.8 out of 5 from 727 ratings, while Next Coders averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SproutAbout or Next Coders have ads?

Neither SproutAbout nor Next Coders shows ads.

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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.*