{"id":5537,"date":"2018-04-16T10:02:13","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T16:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?page_id=5537"},"modified":"2025-04-22T23:03:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T05:03:45","slug":"coding-apps-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-apps-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Best Coding Apps for Kids to Learn Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coding apps for kids are a fun and convenient way to learn how to code and develop important skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These kids coding apps focus on introducing coding languages and logic in an engaging way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcbb<\/span> Prepare your child for success: <\/strong> If you are looking for your child to learn to code, explore our live, teacher-led coding classes. View Programs.<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps are great because they\u2019re located wherever they are, so kids can learn to code with puzzles, games, and challenges, even on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This handy resource compiles 25+ of the best coding apps for kids including free and paid apps. Use this guide to select a coding app for your child in Elementary School<\/a>, Middle School<\/a>, and High School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For personalized learning, kids can also join our top-rated online coding classes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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25 Best Coding Apps for Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Code Karts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Code Land<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Daisy the Dinosaur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Kodable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Scratch Jr.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Spritebox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Codespark Academy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Tynker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Nancy Drew Codes and Clues<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Coda Game<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Move the Turtle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Lightbot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Sphero Edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Cozmo Code Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Hopscotch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Swift Playgrounds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Everything Machine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Programming Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Robozzle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Codea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Mimo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Khan Academy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. CodeCademy Go<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. SoloLearn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Encode<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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    Coding Apps for Kids in Elementary School<\/strong> (Ages 5-10)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Code Karts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Platform:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>
    Pricing:<\/strong> Free + In-app purchase of $2.99
    Ages:<\/strong> 3-5, PreSchool \u2013 KG
    Skills:<\/strong> Pattern recognition, sequencing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    If your child loves race cars, then Code Karts is the game for them. Kids guide colorful race cars around a track with drag-and-drop code. Meant for preschoolers, this game does not require any reading skills. The first 10 levels, which are free, can be beaten with simple color matching. You can unlock 60 more levels that increase in difficulty and require progressively more coding knowledge. This game also offers a racing mode where players can test their coding speed by racing another car around the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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