Comparison

KidCoding vs Living Cells

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

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About

KidCoding

This app offers a progressive programming education for children and teens, starting with visual block-based coding and advancing to professional multi-language environments. It focuses on developing logical thinking and creativity through interactive projects, with features for file management and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Multi-level programming platforms (ScratchJr, Scratch, Multi-Language)
  • Graphical block-based coding
  • File management and wireless transfer
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Parental controls and child privacy
  • Supports 12 languages
  • Offline learning
Features
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KidCoding is a programming education app designed specifically for children. Through graphical and engaging methods, it helps children develop programming thinking and logical skills from an early age. The app provides multiple programming learning platforms suitable for different age groups, allowing children to learn through play and grow through creativity. Key Features 1. Multi-Level Programming Platforms - ScratchJr (Ages 5-7): Graphical programming tool designed for young children. Learn basic programming concepts through simple blocks and develop logical thinking - Scratch (Ages 8-16): Programming platform for children and teens. Rich programming blocks and multimedia creation features. Create animations, games, and complex interactive projects - Multi-Language Programming (Ages 16+): Advanced programming environment. Supports hundreds of programming languages with professional-grade code editing, debugging, and online execution 2. File Management - Local file management and storage for your code files - WiFi wireless transfer: Quickly transfer files via browser - WebDAV file transfer: Professional file management support - Supports Scratch project formats (.sjr, .sb, .sb2, .sb3) 3. Code Editor (CodeSnippet) - Supports hundreds of programming languages - Code syntax highlighting - Multiple editor themes - OCR code recognition: Recognize code from images - Code snippet management - Local file loading and saving 4. Safety and Parental Control - Parent verification: Verify parent identity through math questions to prevent accidental operations by children - Optional 30-minute verification skip - Child privacy protection: Complies with COPPA and other child privacy regulations 5. Multi-Language Support - Supports 12 languages including Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian - In-app language switching Highlights Fun Learning - Graphical block-based programming interface - Visual programming logic without memorizing complex syntax - Multimedia creation with animations, sounds, and characters Progressive Learning Path - Age-appropriate learning content - Progressive curriculum from simple to complex - Choose suitable platforms based on child's age and abilities Localization and Offline Use - Complete localization support - Offline learning without internet connection - Local file storage for privacy Create and Share - Create your own programming projects - Save and share your work - WiFi and WebDAV file transfer support - Import external Scratch project files Professional Features - Code snippet management - Code formatting and beautification - Multiple editor themes - Real-time code execution Target Users - Ages 5-7: Learn basic programming concepts with ScratchJr - Ages 8-16: Create complex projects with Scratch - Ages 16+: Learn professional programming skills with multi-language programming - Parents and educators: Guide children's learning through parental controls Make programming learning simple and fun. Cultivate 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

About

Living Cells

Features
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A grid of tiny cells. A few simple rules. And suddenly… something that looks alive. This app brings Conway’s Game of Life to your iPad so you can experience how complex behavior can emerge from incredibly simple logic. You’ll see stable forms, oscillators, and moving “creatures” appear, interact, and disappear—sometimes after hundreds of generations. Explore famous patterns: Jump straight into well-known, mind-bending setups, including: * ACORN – a small seed that evolves for hundreds of generations * PULSAR – a beautiful rhythmic oscillator * GOSPER GLIDER GUN – a pattern that keeps producing gliders again and again Control time: Watch evolution unfold the way you want: * Run the simulation at different speeds to observe long-term behavior * Step generation-by-generation to understand how individual cells survive—or perish—based on the rules A bit of history: The Game of Life was created by John Horton Conway in 1970 and quickly became famous after Martin Gardner introduced it to a broad audience in Scientific American. Since then, it has inspired generations of curious minds—from math and computer science to artificial life and “emergence” research—because it demonstrates a powerful idea: simple rules can produce unexpected complexity. If you’ve never played with the Game of Life before: prepare to lose track of time. If you have: welcome back. You’re going to want to try “just one more generation.”

Screenshots

KidCoding4 screens
Living Cells3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Living Cells at none against KidCoding's 3. KidCoding's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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. KidCoding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Living Cells asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KidCoding versus Living Cells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidCodingLiving Cells
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size438 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Matthias Robin Orgler

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
None

Living Cells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KidCoding free?
KidCoding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Living Cells free?
Living Cells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KidCoding or Living Cells have ads?
Neither KidCoding nor Living Cells shows ads.

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