# Scratch案例教程 vs 编程小精灵

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 编程小精灵 at 46% against Scratch案例教程's 9%. 编程小精灵 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Scratch案例教程's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch案例教程 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 编程小精灵 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch案例教程 ships an update every 3 months, 编程小精灵 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch案例教程 | 编程小精灵 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch/id6473737600/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [剑 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466914836) | [俊杰 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781580043) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratch案例教程

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch/id6473737600)

Learn visual programming with this comprehensive course designed for children and beginners. Create animations, games, and interactive stories using a drag-and-drop interface. Develop creativity and problem-solving skills through engaging coding activities.

**Highlights:** Visual programming for kids, Create animations and games, Drag-and-drop coding interface, Develop creativity, Enhance logical thinking, Interactive stories

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 解锁初级篇教程 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 解锁高级教程 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 解锁所有教程 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can be useful for learning coding
- 👍 Some users find it educational
- 👍 Works for those who understand Chinese
- 👍 Tutorials are available (though in Chinese)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Primarily in Chinese
- ❌ No English language option
- ❌ Confusing for non-Chinese speakers
- ❌ Not the official Scratch app
- ❌ Difficult to navigate without understanding Chinese

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change language
- App cannot be deleted
- App is stuck on one language
- Lost progress due to no save feature

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Add Vietnamese language support
- Make the app multicultural
- Add a save feature
- Allow users to create animations/code


### 编程小精灵

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6743631714)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| One-time monthly membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal membership | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $8.99 | one-time |
| One-year membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch案例教程 free?

Scratch案例教程 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 编程小精灵 free?

编程小精灵 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Scratch案例教程 or 编程小精灵 have ads?

Neither Scratch案例教程 nor 编程小精灵 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scratch案例教程 or 编程小精灵?

Scratch案例教程 ships an update every 3 months, and 编程小精灵 every 6 days. Most recently, Scratch案例教程 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 编程小精灵 on September 17, 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.*
