Rocket Cadets vs GlitchCode

Real Python — not just blocks. Rocket Cadets takes kids 8–12 from their first line of code to writing real Python programs and understanding how AI actually works. 100% offline. No ads, no account, no data collected. World 1 is free forever; one $14.99 purchase unlocks everything — no subscription, ever. WHY PARENTS TRUST ROCKET CADETS • No ads, ever • No accounts, no sign-up • No data collected — nothing leaves the device • Works 100% offline — planes, road trips, no-WiFi cabins • One-time purchase — no subscription, nothing renews • Family Sharing included — one purchase covers your kids • A parental gate guards every purchase and every link out of the app WHAT YOUR KID ACTUALLY DOES Kids fly through 15 space worlds and 80+ missions, typing real Python in a real code editor — not dragging blocks. They: • Write actual Python and watch it run — draw with turtle graphics, animate rockets, solve puzzles • Explore hands-on AI playgrounds that show how AI really works • Tap any word they don't know for a plain-language explanation — so they can learn on their own, no programmer parent required • Earn XP and badges and chart progress on their Flight Plan map WHAT THEY LEARN A real path from first steps to real programs: variables, loops, functions, and writing complete Python programs. Plus AI literacy — how AI actually works, hands-on. This is not an AI chatbot: nothing in the app talks to an AI service, and your child never chats with one. Rocket Cadets covers concepts from the CSTA K-12 Computer Science framework. FREE TO START, HONEST TO OWN World 1 is free forever — try it as long as you like. When your kid is ready for more, one $14.99 purchase unlocks all 15 worlds for good. No subscription. Nothing ever renews. Family Sharing means one purchase covers your children. FROM A PARENT WHO BUILT IT I'm a parent and an engineer. I built the app I wanted my own kid to have: one that teaches real Python and how AI actually works, works on a plane, and collects literally nothing. World 1 is free — see if your kid lights up. Questions or feedback? hello@rocketcadets.com Made by Meno Data AB

Master real Python coding through an epic gamified adventure! Designed specifically for young learners aged 9+, GlitchCode turns fundamental computer science into a colorful, quest-driven game. Guide Glitch the robotic lightning bug through dozens of worlds, write real code without frustrating keyboard barriers, and build actual playable minigames. Zero prior computer experience required—just open the app and start exploring! WHAT MAKES GLITCHCODE DIFFERENT? Most coding games are either toddler block-stacking toys or boring, dry adult tutorials that require endless typing. GlitchCode bridges the gap: kids learn real-world Python syntax through intuitive tap-to-complete puzzles, smart slot matching, and visual coding lanes designed specifically for touchscreens. A MASSIVE ADVENTURE Journey across dozens of uniquely themed worlds that make complex computer science concepts intuitive and fun: • The Command Glade: Sequences and instructions • Variable Valley: Storing data and basic math • Logic Labyrinth: If/else decisions and smart conditions • Loop Lagoon: For-loops and while-loops • Function Forest: Creating reusable commands • String Safari: Text slicing and secret bug ciphers • The Grid Ruins: 2D matrices and coordinate maps • The Magic Mirror: Kid-friendly introduction to recursion • And many more! • Plus Boss Unlock Challenges that put skills to the test! BUILD & PLAY 25+ PROGRAMMING MINIGAMES Coding isn't just about theory—it's about building things! When you feel ready for the challenge, you'll complete 25+ hands-on programming projects. Fix the logic, assemble the Python code, and then actually PLAY the arcade minigames you just programmed! DAILY CHALLENGES & STREAKS Keep the learning habit strong with daily coding puzzles! Earn XP, collect gems, unlock streak freezes, and build your daily learning streak alongside Glitch. THE "GUIDE" TAB: BITE-SIZED LEARNING Need a quick refresher? The dedicated Guide tab offers illustrated, bite-sized summaries of every concept. From "What is Code?" to "Recursion 101," kids can browse colorful, easy-to-read cards anytime at their own pace. DESIGNED FOR TOUCHSCREENS (MINIMUM TYPING HEADACHES) Mobile keyboards make coding symbols painful to type. GlitchCode features custom symbol accessory bars, tap-to-fill syntax chips, and smart indentation blocks so young learners focus 100% on computational thinking rather than mobile typing typos. 100% OFFLINE & KID-SAFE • Play Anywhere: Runs completely offline—perfect for road trips, flights, and restaurants. • No Ads & No Trackers: Zero third-party advertising or background behavioral tracking. • Private & Secure: Fully compliant with COPPA and global child-privacy standards. • Protected: All settings and external parent links are safely locked behind an adult Parental Gate. Start your coding quest today and help Glitch become the ultimate Bug Master! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tom-kush.github.io/glitchcode-legal/privacy.html