# Showbie vs Hopscotch

The clearest difference is rating: Hopscotch at 4.5 against Showbie's 3.7. Hopscotch also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 36%) and ratings volume (15K vs 241). Showbie's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Showbie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hopscotch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hopscotch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Showbie's written reviews are positive against 70% of Hopscotch's.

Showbie ships an update every 8 days, Hopscotch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showbie | Hopscotch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbie/id548898085/reviews) | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 299 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Showbie Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523263741) | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) |

## What reviewers say

### Showbie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbie/id548898085)

This app streamlines classroom management by allowing teachers to assign, collect, and provide personalized feedback on student work. It supports digital portfolios and real-time assessment, making learning more effective for students and easier for educators.

**Highlights:** Personalized assignments and feedback, Digital ink, text, and voice annotations, Real-time assessment, Digital student portfolios, Parent communication, Integration with thousands of iPad apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Showbie Pro | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 📚 Helpful for learning
- 🤝 Good for collaboration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💾 Unreliable file saving and syncing
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes disappearing or moving unexpectedly
- Notifications not working correctly
- Assignments not uploading or disappearing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments
- More annotation tools and customization
- Offline mode for accessing content
- Better integration with other apps


### 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 Showbie free?

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

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Showbie or Hopscotch?

Hopscotch is rated higher. Showbie averages 3.7 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Hopscotch averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Showbie or Hopscotch have ads?

Neither Showbie nor Hopscotch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Showbie or Hopscotch?

Showbie ships an update every 8 days, and Hopscotch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Showbie was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hopscotch on November 10, 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.*