Best Programming Blocks Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Out of 247+ programming blocks apps and games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Programming Blocks Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hopscotch-Programming for kidsHopscotch-Programming for kidsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
2mBlock - Learn CodingmBlock - Learn CodingFree3.1★ (156)NoNoNov 2026
3Unbreakable BlocksUnbreakable BlocksFree4.6★ (5)NoNoOct 2026
4Rainbow BlocksRainbow Blocks$1.994.7★ (452)NoNoOct 2026
5Tayasui Blocks - Brick & BlockTayasui Blocks - Brick & BlockFree4.4★ (216)YesYesNov 2026
6Block Puzzle - 1010 BlockBlock Puzzle - 1010 BlockFree5.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
7BlocksBlocksFree4.6★ (141)NoYesOct 2026
8BLOCKS - Block PuzzleBLOCKS - Block PuzzleFree—YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Programming Blocks

Hopscotch-Programming for kids#1

Hopscotch-Programming for kids by Hopscotch Technologies

A bite-sized intro to coding
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows children to create their own games, art, and stories using kid-friendly programming. Users can share their creations with a moderated community, play and remix projects from others, and learn to code through interactive video tutorials.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use for beginners
  • 🚀 Powerful coding tools
  • 💡 Encourages creativity and problem-solving
  • 👍 Supportive community
  • 🚀 Great for learning coding

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model restricts free access
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited account/login options
  • 🔒 Concerns about child safety and moderation
mBlock - Learn Coding#2

mBlock - Learn Coding by Makeblock Co., Ltd.

Coding for beginners
Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.1😞(156 ratings)
Free
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This app enables students to learn coding through a block-based interface or Python. It supports creating games, animations, and programming robots, incorporating AI, IoT, and data science for advanced computer science education.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good for coding robots
  • 👍 Works well with Codey Rocky
  • 👍 Great for learning programming
  • 👍 Similar to Scratch
  • 👍 Bluetooth connection works
  • 👍 Can be used offline (Bluetooth)
  • 👍 Good for basic projects
  • 👍 Fun for kids
  • 👍 Useful for Arduino projects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Does not support mBot2/mBot Neo
  • 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth)
  • 🐛 App is glitchy
  • 🐛 Upload mode not working on iPad
  • 🐛 Live mode not working
  • 🐛 App is a copy of Scratch
  • 🐛 Missing features compared to Scratch
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly for beginners
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Translation issues (Chinese/French)
  • 🐛 No local storage of programs
  • 🐛 Fixed rotation issues
  • 🐛 No zoom functionality
  • 🐛 iPad development seems stopped
  • 🐛 Firmware update required via PC
  • 🐛 Cannot use key blocks effectively
  • 🐛 Sprite movement issues
  • 🐛 Some blocks are not translated
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to older Makeblock controllers
  • 🐛 Tutorials not working
  • 🐛 Saving/syncing issues
  • 🐛 Cannot upload programs
  • 🐛 Limited device selection
  • 🐛 Requires PC/Mac for full functionality
  • 🐛 Bluetooth permissions not granted on iPad
  • 🐛 App freezes often
  • 🐛 Cannot create variables on iPhone X
  • 🐛 Parts of app disappear
  • 🐛 Not compatible with older iOS versions
4.6(5 ratings)
Free
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This game challenges players to avoid breaking any blocks. It offers a unique twist on traditional block-breaking mechanics, focusing on preservation rather than destruction. Experience a different kind of puzzle gameplay.

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FAQ about Programming Blocks

What are the best programming blocks apps & games for iPhone?
Hopscotch-Programming for kids tops our programming blocks apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top programming blocks apps & games we rank are free to download, including Hopscotch-Programming for kids and mBlock - Learn Coding.
Hopscotch-Programming for kids has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ programming blocks apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.