ScratchJr vs Genibot
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.
Genibot
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All-in-One Coding Robot, GENIBOT, fosters creative thinking and problem-solving skills! Based on STEAM education, improve logic and creativity, and primary SW education is enough with the Genibot. The core achievement standard of Primary course 'condition(selection), sequence, repetition, even function' with only one robot! Various levels and activities are available from unplugged to block coding program. 1. While approaching SW education as play, never get bored! With a variety of features and content, both teachers and children are easy and fun! 2. Genibot, which satisfies the core standards of achievement in the primary SW curriculum, helps improve creative and converged thinking by designing and utilizing it with structured activity content from unplugged to app activities and block programming. 3. Included apps and key features: 1) Genibot Controller Genibot can be controlled remotely via a smartphone or tablet PC. 2) Genibot Coding Card The same coding cards included in the Genibot can be used in the app to operate. 3) Genibot Linetracing You can draw a line on paper, and use this Line tracing function to make the Genibot follow the line. 4) Genibot Button Coding This app is suitable for children (4+). Intuitively, you can code by pressing a button in the app. 5) Genibot Drawing You can easily draw various shapes with Genibot. 6) Genibot Music Coding You can make and play a song with the built-in speaker of Genibot. 7) Genibot Math Coding You can study addition and subtraction using Genibot. 8) Genibot Tilt Coding The Genibot's three-axis acceleration allows coding in front, rear, left, and right motion. 9) Firmware update based on OTA method You can update the firmware to add function and enhancement of Genibot with two-times touch using the OTA method. 10) Change the distance of Genibot You can easily adjust the distance of one space of Genibot from 1cm to 15cm in the app. 11) Battery The capacity of the battery of 1,000 mAh can be measured in real-time via the app. 12) Bluetooth Naming You can change the name of Genibot at will. 13) QR Code It is possible to check whether it is genuine or not to activate by scanning the QR code. * Requirement - Bluetooth - Microphone - Camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Genibot at every 2 months against ScratchJr's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
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, Genibot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScratchJr | Genibot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 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 | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scratch Foundation, Inc. | Genirobot Co.Ltd |
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
Genibot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScratchJr
No in-app purchases
Genibot
No in-app purchases









