Comparison

ScratchJr vs WISC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Program interactive stories
  • Create games
  • Snap-together programming blocks
  • Develop problem-solving skills
  • Foster creative expression
  • Learn coding fundamentals
Features
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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.

About

WISC

Prepare for the WISC-V IQ Test with practice questions and a comprehensive eBook. Improve cognitive skills, build confidence, and understand the test format for gifted programs or personal potential.

Highlights
  • 60 multiple-choice practice questions
  • 15 random questions per test
  • Hint feature available
  • Correct answers and score calculation
  • Bonus eBook with 130 practice questions
  • Covers visual-spatial reasoning, working memory, processing speed
Features
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This app will help you to practice and prepare for WISC-V Test. It consists of total 60 multiple-choice questions. On each test you will get 15 random questions with similar difficulty. You will be given 4 choices from which to select. You can always use the bulb button (upper-right) to see a hint. The correct answers along with calculated score are proved upon completing the test. Bonus eBook: Best help to succeed on the WISC-V Test! Give yourself the edge you need to excel on the WISC-V IQ Test with our comprehensive eBook! Designed to help you to prepare effectively, this resource features 130 expertly crafted practice questions covering a wide range of cognitive skills tested on the WISC-V. From visual-spatial reasoning to working memory and processing speed, each question is designed to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Perfect for everyone aiming to qualify for gifted programs or simply striving to reach their full potential, this guide not only builds confidence but also ensures a deep understanding of the test format. About the WISC-V Test: WISC-V (The Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children®) is used to assess intelligence in children aged 6 to 16. It consists of 16 primary and five complementary subtests. The purpose of the test is to determine whether or not the child is gifted, as well as the student's cognitive strengths and weaknesses. * Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® is registered trademark of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s), or their licensors. The author of this mobile app (shortly referred as "the author") is not affiliated with nor related to Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates Pearson. Pearson does not sponsor or endorse any author's product, nor have author's products or services been reviewed, certified, or approved by Pearson. Trademarks referring to specific test providers are used by the author for nominative purposes only and such trademarks are solely the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

ScratchJr1 screens
WISC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScratchJr at Free against WISC's $9.99. ScratchJr also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WISC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ScratchJr is free to download; WISC costs $9.99 up front. WISC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScratchJr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScratchJr holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScratchJr has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ScratchJr's written reviews are positive against 50% of WISC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScratchJr ships an update every 6 months, WISC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ScratchJr versus WISC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchJrWISC
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScratch Foundation, Inc.Perfect Consulting B.V.

Customer experience

ScratchJr

All ratings1,812 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews584 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative22.4%

WISC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

WISC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ScratchJr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WISC

One-time1
  • eBook Version$4.99

Questions

Is ScratchJr free?
ScratchJr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WISC free?
WISC costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScratchJr or WISC?
ScratchJr is rated higher. ScratchJr averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while WISC averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ScratchJr or WISC have ads?
Neither ScratchJr nor WISC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScratchJr or WISC?
ScratchJr ships an update every 6 months, and WISC every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScratchJr was updated on October 2, 2026 and WISC on September 20, 2026.

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