Comparison

Tynker vs intelino scratch

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

Head to head
About

Tynker

This app offers a fun and engaging platform for children to learn coding and artificial intelligence. It guides them from visual block coding to text-based languages like Python and JavaScript, with opportunities to mod Minecraft and create AR apps.

Highlights
  • Block-to-text coding transition
  • AI and Machine Learning basics
  • Minecraft modding and creation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) app development
  • Coding tutorials and game building
  • Robotics programming
Features
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TYNKER: THE #1 CODING & AI APP FOR KIDS Empower your child’s future with the world’s most advanced coding platform. Tynker makes learning to code an adventure. From building their first game to mastering AI and Python, our award-winning curriculum is used by over 100 million children and 150,000+ schools worldwide. Whether your child is a complete beginner or an aspiring developer, Tynker provides the tools to turn screen time into creative time. WHY CHOOSE TYNKER? * Block-to-Text Transition: Start with intuitive visual blocks and move to Python, Swift, JavaScript and Java. * AI-Ready Learning: Explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. * Minecraft modding, mobs, skins, items * Official Partnerships: Exclusive coding paths featuring Barbie™, LEGO®, and Minecraft. * Cross-Platform: One subscription unlocks full access on iPad, iPhone, and Web. KEY FEATURES * 200+ Coding Tutorials Solve puzzles and build multi-level games while learning logic and sequencing. Master loops, variables, and functions through interactive play. Create Augmented Reality (AR) apps that bring code into the real world. * Minecraft Modding (iPad Exclusive) Design custom skins, mobs, and blocks with ease. Use code to build instant structures or change mob behaviors. Deploy your mods directly to Minecraft for endless play. * Crystal Clash: Coding Arenas The ultimate "Code-to-Win" battles! Write scripts to cast spells, avoid obstacles, and outsmart opponents in a real-time arena. * Robotics & Physical Computing Program LEGO® WeDo, and micro:bit. TRUSTED BY EXPERTS Apple: Selected for the "Everyone Can Code" program. Parents’ Choice: Gold Award Winner. Common Sense Media: 5-Star Rating for Engagement. USA Today: Rated “Best for ages 8-14.” PRIVACY TERMS Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms Start your child's coding journey today. What will they create?

About

intelino scratch

This app allows children to program a smart train using a familiar block-based coding interface. It integrates train functions like movement, lights, and sensors into a Scratch™ environment, enabling creative projects and exploration of smart mobility concepts. Advanced users can integrate AI and other hardware for enhanced interactivity.

Highlights
  • Block-based programming editor
  • Control train movement and status
  • Programmable LED lights
  • Sensor integration (distance, color, split track)
  • Control up to 3 smart trains
  • AI and Machine Learning extensions
  • Integration with micro:bit and Makey Makey
Features
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Intelino Scratch app is a block-based programming editor for the intelino smart train. Scratch™, developed at the MIT Media Lab, is the most popular block-based programming editor used by millions of children worldwide. With Intelino Scratch, you will get access to a full-featured collection of control blocks for the smart train integrated in the familiar environment of the Scratch™ editor. Powered by Scratch 3.0 extension technology, all of the functions of the smart train are at your fingertips: - Movement status and direction events - Distance events - Speed control, pausing and stopping - Wagon decopling - programmable top, front and rear RGB LED lights - split track detection and route planning functions - color command detection and full editing capability - color detection and events In addition to single train programming, Intelino Scratch allows to connect to and interactively program up to 3 smart trains. This capability greatly enhances the creative and learning possibilities and offers a great way to experiment with smart mobility concepts like collision avoidance, autonomous transportation, cooperative driving, resource sharing and more. Additionally, Intelino Scratch offers access multiple open-source extensions: - Experiment with AI and Machine Learning to control the smart train using Teachable Machine and Face, Hand and Body Sensing extensions developed under the Dancing with AI project at the MIT Media Lab. The Teachable Machine extension offers integration with Google's Teachable Machine and allows to easily create and train image- and audio-based models and use them in the Scratch editor. - Use Text-to-Speech, Translate, Music and Pen extensions for extra creative possibilities. - Enable interactivity between the smart train and 3rd-party hardware such as micro:bit™, Makey Makey™ and others.

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against intelino scratch's 3.7. Tynker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 45). intelino scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, ads 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. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. intelino scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 67% of intelino scratch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, intelino scratch every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tynker versus intelino scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerintelino scratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better3.7 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTynkerInnokind, Inc.

Customer experience

Tynker

All ratings18,334 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.8%

intelino scratch

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Tynker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Minecraft mods not working as expected
  • Syncing and publishing issues
  • Disappearing projects and progress
  • Compatibility problems with newer Minecraft versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Minecraft block and mob customization
  • Offline access
  • Improved community moderation
  • Ability to save and restore projects

intelino scratch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tynker

Subscriptions3
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Yearly All-Access Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan$314.99
None

intelino scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is intelino scratch free?
intelino scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or intelino scratch?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while intelino scratch averages 3.7 from 45 ratings.
Do Tynker or intelino scratch have ads?
Neither Tynker nor intelino scratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or intelino scratch?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and intelino scratch every 31 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on September 24, 2026 and intelino scratch on September 22, 2026.

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