# ScratchJr vs Sort and Stack Freemium

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchJr at none against Sort and Stack Freemium's 1. ScratchJr also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 3) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Sort and Stack Freemium's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort and Stack Freemium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScratchJr asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for ScratchJr against 4.0 for Sort and Stack Freemium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScratchJr has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ScratchJr's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sort and Stack Freemium's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScratchJr | Sort and Stack Freemium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchjr/id895485086/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-stack-freemium-play-smart-and-learn/id961619915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scratch Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066012912) | [Croco Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/637485340) |

## What reviewers say

### ScratchJr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchjr/id895485086)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for kids
- 🚀 Great for coding and creating animations
- 💡 Allows customization of characters and backgrounds
- ⭐ Fun and engaging for young users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy drawing/editing tools
- 🔧 Limited number of frames/scenes per project
- 🎨 Lack of color options and customization
- 🔊 Poor audio quality and limited sound options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect character movements and positioning
- Saving and loading problems
- Microphone and recording bugs

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sort and Stack Freemium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-stack-freemium-play-smart-and-learn/id961619915)

This educational app for children aged 3 and up features stacking games that encourage organizing colors, building shapes, and creating toys. It helps kids develop problem-solving skills and creativity through interactive play with beautifully designed 3D toys and engaging celebrations.

**Highlights:** Color and shape sorting games, 3D toy creation, Progressive difficulty levels, Interactive celebrations and sounds, Simple and engaging interface, Optimized for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Toys! | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScratchJr free?

ScratchJr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sort and Stack Freemium free?

Sort and Stack Freemium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScratchJr or Sort and Stack Freemium?

Sort and Stack Freemium is rated higher. ScratchJr averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sort and Stack Freemium averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ScratchJr or Sort and Stack Freemium have ads?

Neither ScratchJr nor Sort and Stack Freemium shows ads.

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