Best Programming Kids Apps &amp; Games

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

Kodable Basics by SurfScore, Inc

Coding Games for Kids 4-10

Strong Contender

4.7😐(21K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app teaches children aged 4-10 foundational computer science concepts through engaging, game-based activities. It helps kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding them through mazes and allowing them to create their own games. The curriculum is designed to transition from basic logic to writing real code.

What We Love

💡 Fun and educational coding game
👍 Helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
🚀 Engaging for kids of various ages
🎨 Ability to create custom characters and games

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription-based model with high costs
🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔒 Misleading trial period and automatic subscription
📉 Declining quality and value over time

Code Land: Coding for Kids by Learny Land

Learning games, scratch junior

Worth Considering

Learn to code, mod, make games

4.5😊(1.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app teaches children coding through engaging games and activities. It covers fundamental programming concepts, logic, and problem-solving skills, with content suitable for ages 4 and up. The app offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with regular new content.

What We Love

🎉 Fun and engaging
💻 Helpful for learning coding
👍 Easy to use
🧠 Improves problem-solving skills
🌈 Colorful and appealing visuals

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription
🕰️ Limited free trial period
🐛 Bugs and crashes
🔇 Sound issues
🤔 Confusing to earn in-game currency

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ScratchJr

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Hundreds of coding games and activitiesCreate your own games and storiesPuzzles to master coding concepts

This app offers hundreds of interactive coding games and activities for children aged 3-10. Kids can solve puzzles, design their own games and stories, and even participate in coding contests. It focuses on building essential coding concepts and problem-solving skills in a safe, ad-free environment.

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Teaches basic computer programmingImproves logical thinkingEnhances math skills

This app introduces children to fundamental computer programming concepts. It aims to enhance logical thinking and mathematical skills through engaging lessons.

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Step-by-step programming guidanceInteractive learning systemCreate own programming games

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Let's Start Coding for Kids

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This app teaches children aged 6-12 fundamental programming concepts through engaging games and hands-on exercises. It features nearly 2,000 levels across 22 games, covering drag-and-drop mechanics, debugging, loops, functions, and coordinates in a gender-neutral, intuitive interface.

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Embark on a programming adventure where you guide a young boy through a new world by creating programs. Learn fundamental coding concepts like loops and branches through engaging puzzles and a visual interface. Create and share your own challenges with a powerful map editor.

Visual programming interface with cardsIntroduction to loops, branches, and memory60 levels and 12 tutorials

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