Comparison

KidCoding vs Deep Time Earth

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

Head to head
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 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

About

Deep Time Earth

Features
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Deep Time Earth shows you how the Earth has changed over time due to tectonic action. View how the Earth looked over the last 540 million years. Select different times manually (in 5 million year increments) or let the app automatically run through time - forwards or backwards. Spin the globe around to see what happens in different locations. Deep Time Earth uses PALEOMAP Paleodigital Elevation Models (PaleoDEMS) from a study by Christopher Scotese and Dr Nicky Wright. Learn more about this data at EarthByte: https://www.earthbyte.org/paleodem-resource-scotese-and-wright-2018/

Screenshots

KidCoding4 screens
Deep Time Earth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deep Time Earth at none against KidCoding's 3. KidCoding's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). 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. Deep Time Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KidCoding versus Deep Time Earth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidCodingDeep Time Earth
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Mark Bush

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

Deep Time Earth

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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