PBS KIDS ScratchJr

2.3.0

PBS KIDS

4.08

295 reviews

500,000+
Downloads

Free

Create & play fun, interactive stories with this early coding app for kids.

iOS version

PBS KIDS ScratchJr lets kids aged 5-8 create interactive stories and games by snapping color-coded blocks to learn basic coding concepts using PBS KIDS characters. It blends storytelling with hands-on coding in a tablet-friendly experience, with a recent update adding Lyla in the Loop characters. The app has a broad footprint with 500,000+ total downloads and a 4.08 rating from 291 reviews, illustrating sustained appeal in early education.

Pros & Cons

Kid-friendly introduction to coding through color-coded blocks and storytelling
Extensive PBS KIDS character library supports engagement
Creative tools for painting and voice recording enhance expression
Tablet-optimized experience with story-driven learning modules

Competitors often emphasize puzzle-based or level-driven coding curricula not explicitly highlighted in ScratchJr
Tablet-only availability may limit access for some users
Some competitors emphasize broader educational scopes beyond storytelling and basic coding concepts

About PBS KIDS ScratchJr

PBS KIDS ScratchJr is an education app developed by PBS KIDS.

Download Statistics

PBS KIDS ScratchJr has been downloaded 860 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 3.3 thousand times.

User Ratings

PBS KIDS ScratchJr is rated 4.08 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 300 ratings.

App Information

PBS KIDS ScratchJr is FREE to download. The APK download size is 103.46 MB. The latest version available is 2.3.0. The last update was on March 25, 2025.

Technical Requirements

PBS KIDS ScratchJr requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2016.

Description

PBS KIDS ScratchJr encourages kids create their own interactive stories and games.

More data about PBS KIDS ScratchJr

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	860 thousand
Recent downloads	3.3 thousand
Rating	4.08 based on 300 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	2.3.0
APK size	103.5 MB
Number of libraries	32
Designed for Android	5.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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PBS KIDS ScratchJr has been downloaded 860 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 110 downloads per day.

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Comments on PBS KIDS ScratchJr for Android

★★★★★ Ryan Jackson · Nov 26, 2020

Not just for 8 plus. My 6-year-old did great with it. We used along with PBS Wild Kratts challenge. For my Girl Scout Brownie troop we used it for intro to coding badge!

★★★★★ Natalia Collado · May 5, 2022

I love it so much, and I like that it has Wild krats because Wild krats is my favorite

★★★★★ Colin Glanovsky · Feb 19, 2021

I want this app because I already have regular Scratch Jr & PB Skids Scratch Jr sounds great!

★★★★★ mia anna · Nov 23, 2022

Hello it's me @tv_cat on scratch I just tried this app out and it is so fun! Right now im making a platformer!

★★★★★ Meme Kid · Nov 22, 2021

Good game. Here's a meme as a reward!: CyberMeme: You're stupid. Me: No, I ain't! CyberMeme: Then what's 9 + 10? Me: 21!! CyberMeme: You're totally stupid. Me: it is at this moment you should know... YOU SCREWED UP. CyberMeme: OH, NO... Me: Bob-Omb. CyberMeme: Ya got a W H A T ? (BOOOOOOOOM!)

★★★★☆ Wendy Britt · Dec 16, 2020

Me And Tiffany Likes This App But With 4 Pages And 6 Paragraphs That's Why First I Use Pentagon Then PBS Kids Filmer And Writer After I Use Kine master Now Record And Export Last Use Vyond Voices After Then Play On YouTube And That's How It Works To Write Or Film But Writing Is On Google Docs And Google Slides Filming Is For Pentagon, Scratch Jr PBS Kids Editon And Kine master Watch A Long Time Ago There Was 2 Boys And A Girl Loved Playing With Her Friends That's It We Love This App Bye-bye

★☆☆☆☆ loving soul22 · Mar 22, 2023

Did you know scratch jr was a thing before PBS Kids scratch Jr😞

★☆☆☆☆ JustJake · Mar 22, 2021

I love this app very much, it helps me code when I don't know to come. Because of this app I am fluent in python, java, JavaScript, c#, c++, c--, python script, swift, and kotlin. It's safe to say I'm a programming wiz.

★☆☆☆☆ Karin Bean · Nov 24, 2022

I hate the new update. The sprites become harder to tap, and even in show mode, you'll still be able to accidentaly delete sprites. Please fix it!

★☆☆☆☆ Heather Klopp · Mar 26, 2022

👿¡¡SUCH A RIPOFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's just scratch jr I can't go to the home screen and REEEEeEEeEEEEEEeeeeEeeEEe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿😡😡😡😠😡😡😠😡😠👺👺👺👺

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Technologies used by PBS KIDS ScratchJr

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Trust & Safety: The app requests permissions including CAMERA, RECORD_AUDIO, INTERNET, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, and ad-related identifiers (ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID, AD_ID) as well as install-referrer services. A privacy policy is available at pbskids.org/privacy, reflecting PBS KIDS’ commitment to a safe, family-friendly experience for children.

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