# Hopscotch vs Everything Machine by Tinybop The clearest difference is price: Hopscotch at Free against Everything Machine by Tinybop's $3.99. Hopscotch also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 107) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Everything Machine by Tinybop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them. Hopscotch is free to download; Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99 up front. Hopscotch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Everything Machine by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download. On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hopscotch against 4.4 for Everything Machine by Tinybop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Hopscotch's written reviews are positive against 74% of Everything Machine by Tinybop's. Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | Hopscotch | Everything Machine by Tinybop | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | **Free** | $3.99 | | Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews)** | [4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846/reviews) | | Number of ratings | **15K** | 107 | | Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | Yes | **No** | | Ads | No | No | | Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months | | Monetization | Freemium | **Free** | | Size | 203 MB | 259 MB | | Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** | | Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | | Age rating | 4+ | 4+ | | Developer | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) | ## What reviewers say ### 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 ### Everything Machine by Tinybop [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846) Invent and build anything imaginable using a visual drag-and-drop coding language. Connect your device's camera, sensors, and more to create unique machines, from stop-motion cameras to voice disguisers. Learn coding basics and circuitry in a fun, open-ended environment. **Highlights:** Invent and build any machine, Drag-and-drop visual coding, Utilize device camera and sensors, Create with logic gates and routers, Connect with friends and share inventions, Save and reuse created machines **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app **In-app purchases:** none **What reviewers like** - 💡 Innovative visual programming concept - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎨 Creative freedom for building machines - 📚 Educational tool for learning logic and programming - 🔗 Cross-device connectivity via Bluetooth **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🐛 Sound functionality unreliable - 🐛 Color detector malfunctions - 🐛 Transmitter/receiver connectivity inconsistent - ⚠️ Confusing onboarding and tutorials **Reported bugs** - Timer display not showing time selection interface - Timer automatically setting to 23 hours - Sound function fails in custom-built machines - App crashes on startup or during interaction - Color detector only detects red, cannot select other colors **Requested features** - Undo button for accidental changes - Delete/remove button for projects and components - Additional electronic components (resistors, transistors, diodes, LEDs) - Loop functionality (do-while, if-else loops) - Expandable logic gates with multiple inputs ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hopscotch free? Hopscotch is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Is Everything Machine by Tinybop free? Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases. ### Which has better reviews, Hopscotch or Everything Machine by Tinybop? Hopscotch is rated higher. Hopscotch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Everything Machine by Tinybop averages 4.4 from 107 ratings. ### Do Hopscotch or Everything Machine by Tinybop have ads? Neither Hopscotch nor Everything Machine by Tinybop shows ads. ### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch or Everything Machine by Tinybop? Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. Most recently, Hopscotch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Everything Machine by Tinybop on September 24, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*