Comparison

ScratchJr vs TypeCode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScratchJr

This app enables graphical programming to control hardware via Bluetooth, allowing for two-way interaction between software and physical devices. Create interactive projects by programming hardware or controlling on-screen characters with physical inputs.

Highlights
  • Graphical programming interface
  • Bluetooth device connectivity
  • Hardware control via programming
  • On-screen character control via hardware
  • Two-way software-hardware interaction
Features
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图形化编程,通过蓝牙连接设备,可以通过编程控制硬件,也可以通过硬件控制舞台角色,实现软硬件双向互动。

About

TypeCode

Create your own apps and animations with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. This platform supports multiple devices and fosters a global community for inspiration and support. Ideal for beginners and experienced developers alike, it simplifies the creative process without complex coding.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Create apps and animations
  • Supports multiple platforms
  • Global community support
  • No complex coding required
  • Beginner-friendly
Features
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《TypeCode》VIP服务概览 自动续费订阅 周期与费用:每月自动续费的VIP会员资格,订阅费用为每月6元。 服务协议:图形编程自动续费服务条款 一次性购买选项 1个月VIP:8元 3个月VIP:18元 1年VIP:68元 永久VIP:58元 支付与管理 支付方式:通过用户的iTunes账户进行支付,在用户确认购买后立即扣款。 取消续订:若不希望继续订阅,请提前至少24小时在iTunes/Apple ID设置中手动关闭自动续订功能。 续订说明:苹果iTunes会在当前订阅周期结束前24小时内自动扣费,确保订阅无缝延续。 重要链接 《TypeCode》VIP服务条款: https://aihumei.com/codeapp.html 苹果iTunes服务条款: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/ 隐私政策: https://aihumei.com/codehtml/privacypolicy.html 联系我们: https://www.aihumei.com/luke/contact.html《TypeCode》致力于提供一个简单易用、创意无限的学习平台。无论是初学者,无论您是编程新手还是有一定基础的开发者,都可以在这里通过直观的拖拽操作,轻松创建属于自己的应用和动画。我们支持多种平台,并拥有一个充满活力的全球社区,为您提供持续的支持和灵感。无需编写复杂代码,即可快速实现您的创意构想,享受高效便捷的开发乐趣。 立即体验TypeCode,让您的想法迅速成真!如果您有任何问题或建议,欢迎随时联系我们。

Screenshots

TypeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScratchJr at 2.5 against TypeCode's 1.5. ScratchJr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). TypeCode's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TypeCode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ScratchJr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScratchJr holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ScratchJr's written reviews are positive against 40% of TypeCode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScratchJr ships an update every 2 months, TypeCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScratchJr versus TypeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchJrTypeCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better1.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperI Create Robot Technology Co., LTD俊杰 卢

Customer experience

ScratchJr

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

TypeCode

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative48.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScratchJr

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TypeCode

Subscriptions1
  • 连续包月会员$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • 普通包月会员$0.99
  • 一次性包季$2.99
  • 永久有效会员$7.99
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  • 一次性普通包年会员$9.99

Questions

Is ScratchJr free?
ScratchJr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeCode free?
TypeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScratchJr or TypeCode?
ScratchJr is rated higher. ScratchJr averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TypeCode averages 1.5 from 8 ratings.
Do ScratchJr or TypeCode have ads?
Neither ScratchJr nor TypeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScratchJr or TypeCode?
ScratchJr ships an update every 2 months, and TypeCode fortnightly. Most recently, ScratchJr was updated on September 9, 2026 and TypeCode on September 23, 2026.

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