# Move the Turtle vs Hopscotch

The clearest difference is price: Hopscotch at Free against Move the Turtle's $3.99. Hopscotch also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Move the Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hopscotch is free to download; Move the Turtle costs $3.99 up front. Hopscotch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Move the Turtle 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Move the Turtle'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.

Move the Turtle ships an update every 6 months, Hopscotch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Move the Turtle | Hopscotch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-turtle-learn-to-code/id509013878/reviews) | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 56 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krzysztof Haft-Szatynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/965662171) | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) |

## What reviewers say

### Move the Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-turtle-learn-to-code/id509013878)

This app introduces children aged 5 and up to programming fundamentals through interactive challenges and rewards. It teaches core coding concepts like loops, procedures, and variables in a fun, visual environment, empowering kids with 21st-century skills.

**Highlights:** Learn programming basics, Interactive challenges, Rewards system, Teaches loops, procedures, variables, Create own programs, Visual graphic environment

**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 Move the Turtle free?

Move the Turtle costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Move the Turtle or Hopscotch?

Hopscotch is rated higher. Move the Turtle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hopscotch averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Move the Turtle or Hopscotch have ads?

Neither Move the Turtle nor Hopscotch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Move the Turtle or Hopscotch?

Move the Turtle ships an update every 6 months, and Hopscotch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Move the Turtle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hopscotch on September 23, 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.*