Bao Programmer vs KidCoding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Step-by-step programming guidance
- Game design and creation
- Gradual mastery of programming concepts
- Interest-driven learning
- Easy to use interface
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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!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bao Programmer | KidCoding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yusheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Bao Programmer
KidCoding
In-app purchases
Bao Programmer
No in-app purchases
KidCoding
- Weekly Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Membership3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year







