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 offers a progressive programming education for children and teens, starting with visual block-based coding and advancing to professional multi-language environments. It focuses on developing logical thinking and creativity through interactive projects, with features for file management and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Multi-level programming platforms (ScratchJr, Scratch, Multi-Language)
  • Graphical block-based coding
  • File management and wireless transfer
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Parental controls and child privacy
  • Supports 12 languages
  • Offline learning
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 7 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 MB179 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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