Comparison

Tynker vs Scratch案例教程

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

Scratch案例教程

Learn visual programming with this comprehensive course designed for children and beginners. Create animations, games, and interactive stories using a drag-and-drop interface. Develop creativity and problem-solving skills through engaging coding activities.

Highlights
  • Visual programming for kids
  • Create animations and games
  • Drag-and-drop coding interface
  • Develop creativity
  • Enhance logical thinking
  • Interactive stories
Features
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这是一套相当于市面上价值几千上万元的少儿编程课程,此App和本教程是由林剑老师亲自开发录制的,林剑老师是一位资深软件设计师,泉州市“涌泉行动”人才,福建省职业教育“双师”型教师、福建省职业技能等级考评员(人工智能训练师),现担任福建省多所高校计算机,动漫专业教师.兼任泉州市多所小学、少年宫外聘教师。具有丰富的开发与教学经验。(This is a set of children's programming courses worth several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan on the market. This App and this tutorial were personally developed and recorded by Teacher Lin Jian. Teacher Lin Jian is a senior software designer and a talent of Quanzhou's "Yongquan Action". Currently, he serves as a teacher of computer and animation majors in many universities in Fujian Province. Concurrently serves as an external teacher in several primary schools and children's palaces in Quanzhou City. Has rich experience in development and teaching.) 什么是Scratch?(What is Scratch?) Scratch是一款专为青少年和初学者设计的图形化编程软件,它以简单易懂的方式引领孩子们进入编程世界,激发他们的创造力和逻辑思维。 孩子们可以通过拖拽、堆叠积木代码的方式,轻松地创建自己的动画、游戏和交互式故事。让编程不再是冰冷的代码,而是孩子们手中的魔法棒! (Scratch is a graphical programming software specifically designed for teenagers and beginners. It leads children into the world of programming in a simple and understandable way, stimulating their creativity and logical thinking. Children can easily create their own animations, games and interactive stories by dragging and stacking building block codes. Let programming no longer be cold code, but a magic wand in children's hands!) 现在就来下载Scratch案例教程,让孩子们在编程的世界中释放无限的想象力,让他们在快乐中学习,成长为具有创造力和解决问题能力的未来领袖! (Download the Scratch case tutorial right now and let children unleash their boundless imagination in the world of programming. Let them learn happily and grow into future leaders with creativity and problem-solving skills!) 一起加入我们的Scratch编程课程吧!(Join our Scratch programming course together!)

Screenshots

Tynker4 screens
Scratch案例教程4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tynker at 56% against Scratch案例教程's 9%. Tynker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (18K vs 2). Scratch案例教程's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Scratch案例教程 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Tynker's written reviews are positive against 9% of Scratch案例教程's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, Scratch案例教程 every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tynker versus Scratch案例教程: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTynkerScratch案例教程
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better9.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTynker剑 林

Customer experience

Tynker

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

Scratch案例教程

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative89.6%

User reviews

Tynker

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Coding made fun
  • 👍 Great for learning
  • 🎨 Customizable Minecraft mods
  • 💡 Potential for more features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for full access
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Limited Minecraft functionality
  • ⏱️ Slow project publishing

Scratch案例教程

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Can be useful for learning coding
  • 👍 Some users find it educational
  • 👍 Works for those who understand Chinese
  • 👍 Tutorials are available (though in Chinese)

Room to improve

  • ❌ Primarily in Chinese
  • ❌ No English language option
  • ❌ Confusing for non-Chinese speakers
  • ❌ Not the official Scratch app
  • ❌ Difficult to navigate without understanding Chinese

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

Scratch案例教程

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot change language
  • App cannot be deleted
  • App is stuck on one language
  • Lost progress due to no save feature

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add English language support
  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Make the app multicultural
  • Add a save feature
  • Allow users to create animations/code
Show 3 more
  • Improve navigation for non-Chinese speakers
  • Allow automatic language setting
  • Option to skip video tutorials

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
3 purchases

Scratch案例教程

One-time3
  • 解锁初级篇教程$1.99
  • 解锁高级教程$12.99
  • 解锁所有教程$14.99

Questions

Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratch案例教程 free?
Scratch案例教程 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tynker or Scratch案例教程?
Tynker is rated higher. Tynker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Scratch案例教程 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tynker or Scratch案例教程 have ads?
Neither Tynker nor Scratch案例教程 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tynker or Scratch案例教程?
Tynker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scratch案例教程 every 3 months. Most recently, Tynker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scratch案例教程 on September 25, 2026.

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