Hopscotch
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MIT App Inventor
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Hopscotch | MIT App Inventor |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker’s pages describe linking to other Hopscotch community projects with an Open Project block. | The documentation covers Web and XML services, Google Sheets, CloudDB, sensors, Google Play uploading and external hardware connections. |
| Privacy | Hopscotch says it does not sell or rent personal information and that it does not sell user data or display ads. | MIT says it tracks site usage and information about projects and their development, and may log IP address operating system and browser software. |
| Support | Hopscotch lists email support at [email protected], and its paid plans include prioritized support. | MIT directs users to a community forum where community experts answer questions, rather than promising commercial support contracts. |
Hopscotch plans
- Free AccountFree
- Play Pass$1.99 a month
- Unlimited$9.99 a month
- Play Pass$19.99 a year
- Unlimited$79.99 a year
- Unlimited$98.40, paid once
MIT App Inventor plans
- FreeFree
- MIT App InventorFree
Pick Hopscotch if…
Hopscotch suits young learners interested in making interactive projects, particularly the ages 9–15 audience described on its help page. Educators can also use its classroom accounts and lesson plans.
Pick MIT App Inventor if…
MIT App Inventor suits beginners and learners who want to create mobile apps with blocks rather than conventional coding. It also fits educators and project-based learning, with tools for sharing and remixing projects.