App review
Hopscotch—Programming for Kids
Children compose visual code, make games/animations, remix projects, and may publish to a community feed. Official site and Common Sense describe this loop.
- Route
- Make
- Ages
- 4+
- Best for
- Making and remixing games
At a glance
- Developer
- Hopscotch Technologies, Inc.
- Platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, web
- Cost
- Free with subscription
- US App Store
Free account; Play Pass $1.99/month or $19.99/year; Unlimited $9.99/month or $79.99/year; lifetime $98.40; official page describes a 7-day trial
The short version
A powerful visual-coding canvas with a social publishing layer; community exposure and subscription terms are material caveats.
Creative agency: High. Learning value: High. Age fit: best with adult community supervision.
What we found
Strengths
- Creative agency: High.
- Learning value: High.
- Staying power: High.
Watch-outs
- A powerful visual-coding canvas with a social publishing layer; community exposure and subscription terms are material caveats.
- Parent view: Low-Medium due to social layer/subscription.
- No verified Android listing; current subscription and moderation require hands-on.
Before you download
- Age guidance
- 8–12. Adult involvement: High (publishing/community and account)
- Privacy
- Check the current privacy policy and account settings before your child uses the app.