# Hopscotch vs Mindful Powers™

The clearest difference is rating: Hopscotch at 4.5 against Mindful Powers™'s 4.1. Hopscotch also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 202). Mindful Powers™'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hopscotch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Hopscotch's written reviews are positive against 77% of Mindful Powers™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, Mindful Powers™ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopscotch | Mindful Powers™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews)** | [4.1 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-powers/id1163342397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) | [Smashing Ideas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394735784) |

## 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


### Mindful Powers™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-powers/id1163342397)

This app offers a playful, skills-based approach to mindfulness for children aged 7-10. It helps kids develop emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve focus through interactive voice-guided sessions and a task timer. The app aims to empower young minds to find calm and build a healthier relationship with life's challenges.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided mindfulness sessions, Interactive lessons, Task timer for focus, Emotional regulation skills, Stress and anxiety reduction, Calmness and relaxation techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindfulness 101 Story Pack | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Great for anxiety and stress
- 💖 Helps with overwhelming thoughts
- 😊 Teaches mindfulness effectively
- ✨ Soothing voice and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full content
- ⏳ Limited free content
- 🐛 Some users experience bugs
- 🔊 Sound issues reported
- 📱 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- No sound issues
- Timer achievements not unlocking
- App crashes when trying to pay
- App is super slow and character is transparent on older devices
- Lost progress and paid upgrade after update

**Requested features**

- Add more stories
- Add more opportunities to grow plant and unlock gems
- Add more levels/exercises
- French version available
- More characters to interact with


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Is Mindful Powers™ free?

Mindful Powers™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hopscotch or Mindful Powers™?

Hopscotch is rated higher. Hopscotch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Mindful Powers™ averages 4.1 from 202 ratings.

### Do Hopscotch or Mindful Powers™ have ads?

Neither Hopscotch nor Mindful Powers™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch or Mindful Powers™?

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mindful Powers™ every 6 days. Most recently, Hopscotch was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mindful Powers™ on November 2, 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.*