Scratch Alternatives for iPad

Scratch is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Scratch and 11 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Scratch are ScratchJr, codeSpark Academy, Banquise and Programming Hub.

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Scratch alternatives are mainly Game Development Tools, but if you're looking for Code Learning Services or Educational Games you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Drag and Drop, Android, iPad and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Scratch.
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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

     193 likes

    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Comments about GDevelop as an Alternative to Scratch
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Not only does G-develop allow you to do all sorts of exports, but also is very easy to use, and is free! one of the best engines in my opinion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GDevelop icon

    • Most users think GDevelop is a great Scratch alternative.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceScratch is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
  2. ScratchJr icon

    ScratchJr

     3 likes

    Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.

    27 ScratchJr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about ScratchJr as an Alternative to Scratch
    Nikolas Paiva
    Positive
    0

    It is NOT an scratch alternative but a Meet the Wonderblocks alternative

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    • ScratchJr is Free and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
  4. codeSpark Academy icon

    codeSpark Academy

     1 like

    codeSpark Academy teaches the basics of computer programming through a variety of interactive learning activities including puzzles, games, step-by-step creative projects, game design and offline printables – all of which can be monitored by parents.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Banquise icon

    Banquise

     5 likes

    Banquise is a global community of players and creators. Create any games or other interactive content in no-code and share it with the whole community.

    59 Banquise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  6. Programming Hub icon

    Programming Hub

     21 likes

    The best app to learn 14+ programming languages such as Python, Assembly, HTML, VB.NET, C, C++, C# (C Sharp), JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, R Programming, CSS, Java and much more!.

    94 Programming Hub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Programming Hub as an Alternative to Scratch
    Guest
    Negative
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    It requires a download for all projects and a download to make stuff.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Programming Hub is Freemium and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
  7. mBlock icon

    mBlock

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    One-stop coding platform tailored to coding education. With mBlock, students can easily create games, animations and program robots by dragging and dropping blocks, or through writing Python.

    6 mBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Hopscotch icon

    Hopscotch

     1 like

    Learn to code and make your own games with Hopscotch.

    CREATE Whether games, art, stories, or more, you can code whatever you want with kid-friendly programming. Publish your creations to Hopscotch’s fully moderated community, where kids can play and learn from your games.

    PLAY .

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Glicode icon

    Glicode

     3 likes

    GLICODE TM turns every packet of Pocky into a bite-sized coding lesson. By laying out Pocky in the right order, you can use Japan’s (and the world's) favourite snacks to learn algorithmic thinking in a fun and engaging way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Maratis

     7 likes

    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. The Infinite Arcade icon

    The Infinite Arcade

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    Infinite Arcade is a game construction kit. Make platformer games, adventure games, pinball games, ball and paddle games, text puzzlers, and mazes. Create your own characters! Make games with zombie mobs, hot lava, disco bricks, crystal geysers, trampoline tiles, oil slicks...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Roguelike Browser Boilerplate icon

    Roguelike Browser Boilerplate

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    Make your online roguelike game in JavaScript with this handy template project. If you've ever wanted to make a roguelike game and you already know how to make a web page, this project is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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