ScratchJr Alternatives

ScratchJr is described as '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' and is a Code Learning service in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ScratchJr for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best ScratchJr alternative is Scratch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ScratchJr are Flowgorithm, Bingo, Snap! and Programming Hero.

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Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games....

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ScratchJr alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 2025
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  1. Scratch icon

    Scratch

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    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    72 Scratch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Scratch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Kid friendly

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Blocks
    4.  Coding
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Bad Blocks checking
    7.  2D Game Creation
    8.  Web-Database

    Scratch VS ScratchJr

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Scratch is a great ScratchJr alternative.

    • Scratch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ScratchJr.

    • Scratch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ScratchJr.

    • Scratch is Free and Open SourceScratchJr is Free and Proprietary
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    Flowgorithm

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    Flowgorithm is a free application that helps you create programs using simple flowcharts.

    43 Flowgorithm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Programming
    2.  Interactive Prototyping
    3.  Code generation
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  Multiple languages

    Flowgorithm VS ScratchJr

     
  4. Bingo icon

    Bingo

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    Bingo is a programming language based on Scratch by MIT which uses a "block" UI, where the user can snap together different blocks to make more advanced scripts. There are many added blocks to Scratch 1.4.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bingo Interface

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Exe Compiler

    Bingo VS ScratchJr

     
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    Minicoders

    Minicoders in an educational platform for kids, including Apps with video tutorials, virtual assistance and private Roblox game experiences where kids learn coding skills while playing.

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    Snap!

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    Snap! is a broadly inviting programming language for kids and adults that's also a platform for serious study of computer science.

    17 Snap! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Snap! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Scratch-Block programming
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Visual Programming
    6.  Object-oriented Language

    Snap! VS ScratchJr

     
  7. Programming Hero icon

    Programming Hero

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    Build a GAME while learning to code. Quick Action: Apply programming concepts immediately after learning Brag Right: Publish your code and show off your work Practice Anywhere: Practice coding (Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Programming Hero screenshot 1
    Programming Hero screenshot 2
    Programming Hero screenshot 3

    Programming Hero VS ScratchJr

     

    • Programming Hero is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to ScratchJr.

    • Programming Hero is Free and ProprietaryScratchJr is also Free and Proprietary

  8. Toontalk

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    Describes ToonTalk - an animated interactive world inside of which children can build programs and games.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Visual Programming

    Toontalk VS ScratchJr

     
  10. Glicode icon

    Glicode

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Glicode screenshot 1

    Glicode VS ScratchJr

     

    • Glicode is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ScratchJr.

    • Glicode is Free and ProprietaryScratchJr is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Run Marco! icon

    Run Marco!

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    Join Marco on a code-filled journey in this fun, programming adventure for kids between 6 and 12 years old. Use visual instructions to guide Marco or Sophia through a series of levels as they try to discover themsevles.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Run Marco! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Visual Programming

    Run Marco! VS ScratchJr

     
  12. Tynker icon

    Tynker

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    Learn to code, mod Minecraft and build games with Tynker's easy-to-learn, visual programming courses. Tynker is the online platform that makes it fun to learn computer programming for 4th through 8th graders.

    15 Tynker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Minecraft
    Tynker screenshot 1

    Tynker Features

    1.  Coding

    Tynker VS ScratchJr

     
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    Scratux

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    Scratux is a block-based visual programming language targeted primarily at children. Basically Scratux aims to provide Open Source Linux binaries of Scratch Desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Scratux looks like Scratch 3

    Scratux VS ScratchJr

     
  14. Cyberix3D icon

    Cyberix3D

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    Free online 3D Game Maker. Make your own 3D games online! Create Games for Web, Mobile and Desktop. Easy to use.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Cybeirx3D Editor - Make your own 3D games online

    Cyberix3D Features

    1.  Visual Programming
    2.  3D Game Engine

    Cyberix3D VS ScratchJr

     
  15. Tommy the Turtle icon

    Tommy the Turtle

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    Learn the basics of coding with Tommy the Turtle! Tommy the Turtle - Learn to Code is another fun, interactive, educational game to help young children learn the basics of coding. With an accessible interface, kids of all ages and abilities can use commands, sequences, and loops...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Tommy the Turtle screenshot 1

    Tommy the Turtle VS ScratchJr

     
    Comments about Tommy the Turtle as an Alternative to ScratchJr
    Nikolas Paiva
    Positive Feb 15, 2025
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    I dislike tommy the turtle

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    • Tommy the Turtle is Free and ProprietaryScratchJr is also Free and Proprietary
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