Comparison

KidCoding vs 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard)

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 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

About

卡片编程(PlaycodeCard)

Features
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【产品特点】 1.扫码识别编程卡片,自动生成程序指令 2.场景闯关:前进、左转、跳跃、循环等指令驱动角色完成任务 3.完善的多套课程体系、搭建示例与示例程序(数学思维、无人机、安全教育等) 4.比赛 / 竞技模式,检验编程与逻辑思维 5.图形化代码块预览与编辑,所见即所得

Screenshots

KidCoding4 screens
卡片编程(PlaycodeCard)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) at none against KidCoding's 3. 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. 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KidCoding versus 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidCoding卡片编程(PlaycodeCard)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size671 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.厦门牙牙信息科技有限公司

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

卡片编程(PlaycodeCard)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KidCoding free?
KidCoding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) free?
卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KidCoding or 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) have ads?
Neither KidCoding nor 卡片编程(PlaycodeCard) shows ads.

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