Comparison

Bao Programmer vs KidCoding

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

Head to head
About

Bao Programmer

This app introduces children to programming concepts through interactive learning and game design. It guides users step-by-step, making learning engaging and fun. The tool aims to spark an early interest in coding for young learners.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step programming guidance
  • Game design and creation
  • Gradual mastery of programming concepts
  • Interest-driven learning
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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The latest programming learning app in 2022--Easy to use, let boys and girls fall in love with programming. - Guide them to learn step by step, everyone can easily accept it, and they will learn it as soon as they learn. - Stimulate their interest in learning, let them program and design games by themselves, and play while learning. - Gradually master programming concepts from shallow to deep. New programming learning tool, open the road to programming enlightenment!

About

KidCoding

This app teaches children programming through graphical blocks and playful lessons, fostering logical thinking. It integrates ScratchJr, Scratch, and advanced multi-language coding environments, offering over 500 sample projects for hands-on learning. Designed for various age groups, it ensures a safe and offline coding experience.

Highlights
  • Graphical programming platforms by age
  • Advanced multi-language coding environment
  • Extensive library of sample projects
  • Offline functionality
  • Parental controls and privacy protection
  • WiFi and WebDAV file transfer
Features
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KidCoding is a programming learning app made for children. With graphical blocks and playful lessons, it helps kids build programming thinking and logic skills from an early age. It brings together three platforms - ScratchJr, Scratch and CodeSnippet (multi-language coding) - plus 500+ sample projects you can open and learn from. Kids learn by doing and grow by creating. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Key Features 1. Graphical platforms by age - ScratchJr (ages 5-7): A graphical tool made for young children. Simple blocks teach sequencing, loops and events. - Scratch (ages 8-16): A full platform for tweens and teens. Create animations, stories, music and interactive projects. 2. CodeSnippet advanced coding (16+) - Hundreds of programming languages in a professional-grade environment - Professional code editing and debugging - Syntax highlighting, multiple editor themes, snippet management - OCR code recognition: read code from photos and images - Run code locally with real-time execution 3. 500+ sample projects - A large built-in library of Scratch and ScratchJr projects - open one and start learning - Import .sjr, .sb, .sb2 and .sb3 project files 4. Files and transfer - Local file management, so work stays on your device - WiFi transfer: move files from a computer browser - WebDAV transfer: a more professional way to manage files 5. Safety and parental control - Parent verification: a math check confirms it is a parent, not a child - Optional 30-minute verification skip - Child privacy protection: COPPA-compliant, no personal information collected from children, with a dedicated children's privacy policy 6. Works offline - Fully usable offline, no internet needed - All data stored locally for privacy Who it is for - Ages 5-7: discover programming with ScratchJr - Ages 8-16: create your own projects with Scratch - 16+: learn professional coding with CodeSnippet - Parents and teachers: guide learning with parental controls Make learning to code simple and fun, and grow the next generation's digital creativity! ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/terms_of_use_en.php

Screenshots

Bao Programmer3 screens
KidCoding4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bao Programmer and KidCoding both sit at 1.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of KidCoding's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bao Programmer's. Bao Programmer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. KidCoding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bao Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Bao Programmer against 1.0 for KidCoding. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Bao Programmer's written reviews are positive against 50% of KidCoding's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bao Programmer versus KidCoding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBao ProgrammerKidCoding
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB443 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yusheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Bao Programmer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

KidCoding

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bao Programmer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KidCoding

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Bao Programmer free?
Bao Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KidCoding free?
KidCoding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bao Programmer or KidCoding?
Bao Programmer and KidCoding are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bao Programmer or KidCoding have ads?
Neither Bao Programmer nor KidCoding shows ads.

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