# Hopscotch vs Learn Python Coding

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hopscotch at 15K against Learn Python Coding's 498. Hopscotch also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Learn Python Coding's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, 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 Learn Python Coding sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Hopscotch's written reviews are positive against 61% of Learn Python Coding'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, Learn Python Coding monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopscotch | Learn Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews) | **[4.7 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-python-coding-python-x/id1521797614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 498 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) | [Tito Idicula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513702125) |

## 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


### Learn Python Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-python-coding-python-x/id1521797614)

Learn Python programming with comprehensive tutorials, hundreds of code examples, and an integrated compiler. Prepare for interviews and gain practical experience through real-life projects and quizzes. Earn a certification upon course completion.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Python tutorials, Hundreds of code examples, Online code compiler, Practice quizzes, Real-life projects, Python certification, Speech-enabled learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Special Discount! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Lifetime Python Mastery | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Thorough course introducing Python basics
- 👍 Comprehensive and educational
- 🚀 More educational than a college course
- 👍 Allows reviewing content as needed
- 👍 Lovely design and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 🐛 Incorrect output detection even with correct code
- 🐛 Freezing issues in certain modules
- 🐛 Paid version still has issues and bugs
- 🐛 Constant crashing and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs preventing progress in certain modules
- Incorrect output detection even with correct code
- Freezing issues in certain modules
- Constant crashing and data loss
- Keyboard issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More practice-based sections
- Ability to flag or report issues
- Better grammar and spelling review
- More coding languages beyond Python


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Is Learn Python Coding free?

Learn Python Coding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hopscotch or Learn Python Coding?

Learn Python Coding is rated higher. Hopscotch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Learn Python Coding averages 4.7 from 498 ratings.

### Do Hopscotch or Learn Python Coding have ads?

Neither Hopscotch nor Learn Python Coding shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch or Learn Python Coding?

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn Python Coding monthly. Most recently, Hopscotch was updated on September 23, 2026 and Learn Python Coding 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.*