# Hopscotch vs Little Coders

The clearest difference is rating: Little Coders at 5.0 against Hopscotch's 4.5. Little Coders also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Hopscotch's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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 Little Coders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Little Coders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Hopscotch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Little Coders's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopscotch | Little Coders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-coders-coding-for-kids/id6760645719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 203 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) | [CodeMonkey Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463317294) |

## 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


### Little Coders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-coders-coding-for-kids/id6760645719)

This app introduces foundational computer science concepts to children aged 4-7 through hundreds of engaging block-based games and puzzles. It fosters computational thinking, problem-solving, and early STEM skills in a safe, ad-free environment without requiring reading.

**Highlights:** Block-based puzzles, Adventure worlds, Progressive learning, Hundreds of games, Coding basics, Computational thinking, Early STEM skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little Coders Monthly | $9.95 | per month |
| Little Coders Yearly | $65.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopscotch free?

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

### Is Little Coders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hopscotch or Little Coders?

Little Coders is rated higher. Hopscotch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Little Coders averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Hopscotch or Little Coders have ads?

Neither Hopscotch nor Little Coders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch or Little Coders?

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Little Coders every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hopscotch was updated on November 8, 2026 and Little Coders on October 31, 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.*