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, Linux, iPhone and Mac apps. The best ScratchJr alternative is Scratch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ScratchJr are Whimtale, Flowgorithm, Bingo and Run Marco!.