# Math Snacks Video vs Hopscotch

The clearest difference is rating: Hopscotch at 4.5 against Math Snacks Video's 4.0. Hopscotch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). Math Snacks Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopscotch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Math Snacks Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hopscotch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Math Snacks Video's written reviews are positive against 70% of Hopscotch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Math Snacks Video ships an update every 29 months, Hopscotch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Snacks Video | Hopscotch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-snacks-video/id341673343/reviews) | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 361 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Mexico State University Board of Regents](https://appshunter.io/developer/337567846) | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Snacks Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-snacks-video/id341673343)

This app offers engaging animated videos and resources to help students in grades 4-8 understand key math concepts like ratios, rates, and proportions. It can be used offline and includes supplementary materials for teachers and learners.

**Highlights:** Animated math concept videos, Offline usability, Supports number line, ratios, rates, proportions, Companion teaching resources, Printable teacher and learner guides, Aligned with Common Core standards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hopscotch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629)

This app allows children to create their own games, art, and stories using kid-friendly programming. Users can share their creations with a moderated community, play and remix projects from others, and learn to code through interactive video tutorials.

**Highlights:** Create games, art, and stories, Kid-friendly programming interface, Share creations with a moderated community, Play and remix projects from other users, Learn coding through video tutorials, Build advanced games and apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription with free trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription with free trial | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription with free trial | $79.99 | per year |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🚀 Powerful coding tools
- 💡 Encourages creativity and problem-solving
- 👍 Supportive community
- 🚀 Great for learning coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model restricts free access
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited account/login options
- 🔒 Concerns about child safety and moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Projects disappearing or not saving properly
- Shapes/objects not displaying correctly
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription/login issues

**Requested features**

- Add cloud variables and multiplayer support
- Allow custom sounds and profile pictures for free
- Improve the 'Newest' tab to better showcase new projects
- Restore old features like unlimited free projects
- Add a 'reset' button for projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Snacks Video free?

Math Snacks Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Snacks Video or Hopscotch?

Hopscotch is rated higher. Math Snacks Video averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hopscotch averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Math Snacks Video or Hopscotch have ads?

Neither Math Snacks Video nor Hopscotch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Snacks Video or Hopscotch?

Math Snacks Video ships an update every 29 months, and Hopscotch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Math Snacks Video was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hopscotch on November 8, 2026.

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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.*