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I’ve been using ScratchJr for a couple months now. It’s basically a coding app that lets little kids (ages 5 and up) create their own interactive stories and games. Basically you snap together these programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and all that. There’s also a paint editor where you can customize the characters and add your own sounds and voices. Pretty cool stuff.
Here’s what you do: you start with a blank scene and choose characters from a library. Then you use the programming blocks to tell those characters what to do. There’s also a feature where you can insert photos of yourself – took me a while to figure that out but it’s a fun way to get your own face in the game. And you can share your creations with other kids using the app.
Look, if you’ve got little ones who are into coding or just making their own games, they’ll probably love this. It’s not perfect – it can get a bit repetitive after a while and the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay. But overall it’s a solid app that does the job. Worth checking out for sure.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on ScratchJr. I've tested a bunch of kids' coding apps and this one's pretty good. The interface is super intuitive and the programming blocks are easy for little hands to use. I like that it lets kids be creative and express themselves. The character customization is a nice touch too. On the downside, the game can get repetitive after a while and the ads are a bit much if you don't pay. But for a free app, it's a pretty solid option. I'd recommend it for parents looking to get their kids into coding in a fun, creative way.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive interface and programming blocks are easy to use
- Tons of creative freedom to make your own games and stories
- Fun character customization with photos and voice recording
- Great for sparking an interest in coding at a young age
- Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
Cons
- Can get repetitive after playing for a long time
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
- Limited content selection compared to some other kids' coding apps
Specifications
| Updated | 26.11.2023 |
| Category | Education |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Scratch Foundation |
| Android | Android 5.0++ |
| Package Name |
org.scratchjr.android |
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I'm giving it 3 stars Because There is 2 Bugs 1.Whenever I drag the object on the direction I want and when I leave. It stays in wrong area for...
I love this app at first I thought that codeing was really difficult but now it is so easy because of Scratch Jr. I want them to give even the...
Well , im not here to rate this app , but according to me , it should be 3 stars cause of less functions . I want the Scratch 2.0...
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