Comparison

绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) vs KidCoding

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

Head to head
About

绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker)

Features
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【产品特点】 1.蓝牙无线编程、USB串口 2.完备的课程、搭建、示例程序 3.电子积木结构件

About

KidCoding

This app teaches children programming through graphical blocks and playful lessons, fostering logic and thinking skills. It integrates ScratchJr, Scratch, and advanced multi-language coding, offering over 500 sample projects for hands-on learning. Designed for various age groups, it ensures a safe and offline coding experience.

Highlights
  • Graphical programming platforms by age
  • Advanced multi-language coding environment
  • Extensive library of sample projects
  • Offline functionality
  • Parental controls and privacy protection
  • WiFi and WebDAV file transfer
Features
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KidCoding is a programming learning app made for children. With graphical blocks and playful lessons, it helps kids build programming thinking and logic skills from an early age. It brings together three platforms - ScratchJr, Scratch and CodeSnippet (multi-language coding) - plus 500+ sample projects you can open and learn from. Kids learn by doing and grow by creating. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Key Features 1. Graphical platforms by age - ScratchJr (ages 5-7): A graphical tool made for young children. Simple blocks teach sequencing, loops and events. - Scratch (ages 8-16): A full platform for tweens and teens. Create animations, stories, music and interactive projects. 2. CodeSnippet advanced coding (16+) - Hundreds of programming languages in a professional-grade environment - Professional code editing and debugging - Syntax highlighting, multiple editor themes, snippet management - OCR code recognition: read code from photos and images - Run code locally with real-time execution 3. 500+ sample projects - A large built-in library of Scratch and ScratchJr projects - open one and start learning - Import .sjr, .sb, .sb2 and .sb3 project files 4. Files and transfer - Local file management, so work stays on your device - WiFi transfer: move files from a computer browser - WebDAV transfer: a more professional way to manage files 5. Safety and parental control - Parent verification: a math check confirms it is a parent, not a child - Optional 30-minute verification skip - Child privacy protection: COPPA-compliant, no personal information collected from children, with a dedicated children's privacy policy 6. Works offline - Fully usable offline, no internet needed - All data stored locally for privacy Who it is for - Ages 5-7: discover programming with ScratchJr - Ages 8-16: create your own projects with Scratch - 16+: learn professional coding with CodeSnippet - Parents and teachers: guide learning with parental controls Make learning to code simple and fun, and grow the next generation's digital creativity! ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/kidcoding/terms_of_use_en.php

Screenshots

绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker)4 screens
KidCoding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) at none against KidCoding's 3. 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. KidCoding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) ships an update every 2 weeks, KidCoding every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) versus KidCoding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker)KidCoding
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB671 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer厦门牙牙信息科技有限公司Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KidCoding

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) free?
绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KidCoding free?
KidCoding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) or KidCoding have ads?
Neither 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) nor KidCoding shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) or KidCoding?
绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) ships an update every 2 weeks, and KidCoding every 5 weeks. Most recently, 绘玩创客(PlaycodeMaker) was updated on October 28, 2026 and KidCoding on November 5, 2026.

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