KidCoding vs PlayMaksi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PlayMaksi
Play your favorite Scratch games on mobile with adaptive touch controls. Enjoy a vast library of community-created games, play offline, and track your progress with daily challenges and badges. Creators can easily upload and share their own Scratch projects.
- Adaptive touch controls for keyboard games
- Vast library of community Scratch games
- Offline play capability
- Daily challenges and leaderboards
- Upload and share your own Scratch projects
- No account or setup required
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Your favourite Scratch games, finally playable on your phone. Scratch games are made for a keyboard and a big screen. PlayMaksi makes them work on touch: keyboard-only games get an on-screen joystick and action buttons automatically, and click games work with your finger. Tap a game and play - free, with no account and no setup. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT • Joystick and buttons added automatically to keyboard games • Community favourites: platformers, runners, puzzles, clickers, mazes and more • One tap to play - no sign-up needed • Save games and play offline, on the bus or anywhere without signal • Turn the on-screen controls on or off for each game PLAY EVERY DAY • A new game of the day at the top of Home, worth bonus stars • Earn stars, level up and keep your daily streak going • Collect 22 badges - bronze, silver, gold, legendary and secret ones • Pick a nickname and climb the weekly leaderboard (optional) MADE A GAME IN SCRATCH? Export your project as an .sb3 file, upload it, add a title, a description and a cover, and publish. Your game gets its own page and a link you can share with friends, family or classmates - and it is playable on their phones straight away. FOR TEACHERS AND CODING CLUBS Show student projects on whatever phone or tablet the class already has. Share one link; nobody needs a laptop or an account to play. FOR PARENTS Play the game your child made, on your own phone, in a couple of taps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open PlayMaksi and pick a game - or upload your own .sb3 2. Play with touch, joystick or buttons 3. Save it for offline play or share the link Note: PlayMaksi is an independent platform for Scratch .sb3 projects and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Scratch Team, the Scratch Foundation, or MIT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlayMaksi at 5.0 against KidCoding's 1.0. PlayMaksi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). KidCoding's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. KidCoding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PlayMaksi asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlayMaksi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
KidCoding ships an update every 5 weeks, PlayMaksi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KidCoding | PlayMaksi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 671 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Mikhail Petrusheuski |
Customer experience
KidCoding
PlayMaksi
In-app purchases
KidCoding
- Weekly Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Membership3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year
PlayMaksi
No in-app purchases









