Version Information
- Version
- 1.5.11
- Release date
- Nov 28, 2023
- Size
- 26.6 MB
- Android
- 4.2+
- File type
- APK
- Package
- org.scratchjr.android
- Developer
- Scratch Foundation
About ScratchJr
ScratchJr is an educational app from the Scratch Foundation that introduces young children to the thinking behind programming. Kids put together simple instructions and watch their characters respond, picking up ideas about order, cause and effect, and trial and error while they play. What children work on Inside the app, children compose short animated scenes by choosing commands and arranging them in sequence. The focus is on experimentation rather than memorising rules: a child taps, rearranges, and runs the result again until the scene behaves the way they pictured it. That loop of building, testing, and adjusting is the core of the experience. How it fits the education category Rather than presenting quizzes or flashcards, this app takes the creative, project-driven route that defines much of the education category. Work produced in the app is a child's own creation, so progress shows up as more ambitious projects rather than a score. It suits parents and teachers who want screen time that ends with something made, not just consumed. Storage and device compatibility The package org.scratchjr.android occupies 26.6 MB on disk, so it installs comfortably alongside other household apps. The build requires Android 4.2+ or newer, and any device running a later release should handle it as well. Package and release details The current listing is version 1.5.11, published on 2023-11-28. No content rating has been assigned to this entry, so families may want to review the app themselves before handing a device to a younger child.