Comparison

ScratchJr vs Spark Cubing

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

Spark Cubing

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Spark Cubing: Learn & Train Rubik’s Cube with World-Class Coaches Unlock your full cubing potential with Spark Cubing, the top app for Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts. No matter if you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced cuber, our app offers personalised coaching and structured lessons to help you progress from solving your first puzzle to becoming a pro player. With Spark Cubing, you’ll get access to: - 7-step beginner method, detailedly delivered by online coaches - Expert coaching on speedcubing techniques, including CFOP, advanced algorithms and finger tricks - Interactive practice sessions with top players to track your progress and beat your personal best - Customisable training plans that fit your schedule and goals - Tips and tricks for solving other puzzles like 2x2 Cube and Pyraminx - Comprehensive cubing competition preparation sessions with experienced coaches - A supportive community to share your progress and learn from others Whether you're learning the basics of Rubik’s Cube or refining advanced techniques, Spark Cubing provides all the tools you need to master the cube. Ready to speed up your solving time and become a Rubik’s Cube expert? Download Spark Cubing and start your cubing journey today!

Screenshots

ScratchJr1 screens
Spark Cubing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchJr at none against Spark Cubing's 1. ScratchJr also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spark Cubing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScratchJr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScratchJr versus Spark Cubing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchJrSpark Cubing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScratch Foundation, Inc.SPARK EDTECH PTE. 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

Spark Cubing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ScratchJr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spark Cubing

One-time1
  • Spark Cubing one-time course$34.99

Questions

Is ScratchJr free?
ScratchJr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Cubing free?
Spark Cubing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScratchJr or Spark Cubing have ads?
Neither ScratchJr nor Spark Cubing shows ads.

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