ScratchJr vs EnginoRobot BT (Controller)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScratchJr
This app allows young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical programming blocks. It fosters problem-solving, creative expression, and develops early numeracy and literacy skills in a fun, motivating context.
- Program interactive stories
- Create games
- Snap-together programming blocks
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Foster creative expression
- Learn coding fundamentals
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With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) learn important new skills as they program their own interactive stories and games. By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. In the process, children learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy. With ScratchJr, children don’t just learn to code, they code to learn. ScratchJr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language (http://scratch.mit.edu), used by millions of people (ages 8 and up) around the world. The ScratchJr interface and programming language were redesigned to make them appropriate for younger children’s cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development. ScratchJr is a collaboration between the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab, the Developmental Technologies research group at Tufts University, and the Playful Invention Company. The ScratchJr project has received generous financial support from the National Science Foundation (NSF DRL-1118664), Scratch Foundation, LEGO Foundation, and British Telecommunications. If you enjoy using this free app, please consider making a donation to the Scratch Foundation (www.scratchfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for ScratchJr. We appreciate donations of all sizes, large and small.
EnginoRobot BT (Controller)
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This application is a remote control for the Engino Robotics Platform. By connecting to the device's Bluetooth Access Point you can control the robot using this app. Engino Robotics Platform is specially designed for Primary and Secondary level students and takes into account the most modern pedagogical principles of learning. You can learn more by following this link: http://www.enginorobotics.com
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Verdict
ScratchJr and EnginoRobot BT (Controller) are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScratchJr ships an update every 6 months, EnginoRobot BT (Controller) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScratchJr | EnginoRobot BT (Controller) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scratch Foundation, Inc. | ENGINO TOY SYSTEMS LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
ScratchJr
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect character movements and positioning
- Saving and loading problems
- Microphone and recording bugs
Requested features
5 requests- Add more frames/scenes per project
- Improve drawing/editing tools
- Expand color and customization options
- Enhance audio features and sound library
- Integrate with the full Scratch platform
EnginoRobot BT (Controller)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScratchJr
No in-app purchases
EnginoRobot BT (Controller)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ScratchJr free?
Is EnginoRobot BT (Controller) free?
Do ScratchJr or EnginoRobot BT (Controller) have ads?
Which is updated more often, ScratchJr or EnginoRobot BT (Controller)?
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