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Spec score 8.9 #4 of 31 in Educational Games

What it is

GCompris is an educational software suite for children aged 2 to 10, with more than 100 activities and more in development. Its activities cover computer discovery, reading, arithmetic, science, geography, games, colors, shapes, Braille and telling time. Designed for learning and training inside or outside the classroom, it works without an Internet connection. Educators can choose activity levels to match each child's skill, and the GCompris-teachers companion lets teachers create customized datasets and receive pupils' results for some activities. The application privacy policy says it does not request or record user-provided information or collect information automatically. GCompris is free and available for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows; downloads also include Raspberry Pi. The download page notes that the latest version is not yet available for macOS. There is no iOS version, as the FAQ says iOS building and publishing requirements conflict with the software's licenses. The project is hosted and developed by the KDE community and released under the GNU Affero General Public License.

Spec sheet

What it does
GCompris is an educational activity suite for children aged 2 to 10, designed for home and school use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Purpose
GCompris is an educational software suite with activities for children aged 2 to 10.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Support
The site lists [email protected] as a contact address.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
License
The current GCompris code is released under AGPLv3, while the analog-electricity engine is identified separately as GPLv3 in the administration handbook.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Founded
2000Read 23 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Maker
GCompris is a KDE project maintained by the KDE community and named developers including Timothée Giet and Johnny Jazeix.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Activity count
The Google Play listing says the current Android version contains 182 activities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Activity coverage
Activities cover computer skills, reading, mathematics, science, geography, logic, arts, music and board games.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Age targeting
The software is aimed at children from 2 through 10 years old.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Android distribution
Android builds are distributed through Google Play, F-Droid and direct APK downloads, with separate 32-bit and 64-bit packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Classroom use
GCompris is an e-learning tool for training exercises inside and outside the classroom.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Curriculum basis
The activity levels are based on the French elementary-school curriculum.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Developer extensibility
The handbook documents configurable datasets, activity options, kiosk mode and extensive command-line controls including activity launching, difficulty selection and SQL export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Documentation depth
Official documentation includes an administration handbook covering installation, interface controls, internationalization, customization, kiosk mode and console parameters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Download integrity
The download page provides SHA-256 hashes and says the source tarball and Linux installer are signed with a GPG key.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Downloads
The download page lists Windows, Android, macOS, GNU/Linux and Raspberry Pi downloads; it says the latest version is not yet available for macOS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
External assets
Language voices, music and extra images are separate downloads; automatic asset downloading can be disabled in settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Graphics requirements
The administration handbook requires OpenGL 2.1-or-later capable 3D graphics and 32-bit color.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Internet and data
The Schools page says GCompris does not require an Internet connection and does not collect data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
iOS availability
The FAQ says GCompris is not available for iOS because the requirements to build and publish iOS software are incompatible with the licenses used by the software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Languages
The Android listing reports complete translations in 24 languages and partial translations in 11 more.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Learning areas
Activities include computer discovery, reading, arithmetic, science, geography, games, colors, shapes, Braille and telling time.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Legal organization
KDE e.V. is the registered nonprofit representing KDE in legal and financial matters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ev.kde.org
Limit: educational depth criticism
A July 2026 Google Play reviewer complained that the software felt like basic quizzes rather than deeply educational content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: ergonomics
Clubic says the educational themes are rich but users may need to read help to understand what an activity expects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · clubic.com
Limit: legacy platform issues
Older SourceForge reviews report Windows activity locks, poor Hebrew rendering, runtime errors and lack of support for OS X Lion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Limit: reading activities
Linux Journal judged the reading section weaker than mathematics, citing repetitive exercises and vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to some children.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linuxjournal.com
Linux requirements
Standalone Linux packages require Linux kernel 5.15 and glibc 2.35.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
macOS limitation
The latest release is not currently provided for macOS because the project lacks build-and-test infrastructure; macOS 10.13 is the stated tested version for the older 4.3 build.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Maker founded
KDE e.V. was founded in 1997 as the nonprofit representing the KDE community.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Maker headquarters
KDE e.V.’s registered offices are in Berlin, Germany.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ev.kde.org
News: version 26.2
On 23 September 2026, GCompris released version 26.2 with bug fixes, activity improvements and updated translations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Offline operation
GCompris does not require an Internet connection and the project says it collects no data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Origin
Bruno Coudoin says he created the GCompris project in 2000.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.wordpress.com
Praise: breadth
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the large variety of educational games and subject areas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Praise: offline and ad-free
A highly helpful Google Play review praises the diverse, multilingual, regularly updated desktop-and-mobile experience and absence of advertising.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: usability
SourceForge reviewers describe the interface as easy to learn, user friendly and suitable for children.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Privacy claim
The project states that its no-network, no-data-collection design complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Privacy policy
The application privacy policy says the app does not request or record user-provided information and does not collect information automatically.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Project stewardship
The project is hosted and developed by the KDE community.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Rating on Clubic
8 out of 10 from 93 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · clubic.com
Rating on Google Play
4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Softonic
4.1 out of 5 from 8 user reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.softonic.com
Rating on SourceForge
4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Teacher companion
Version 26.0 introduced the official GCompris-teachers companion tool for preparing datasets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · planet.kde.org
Teacher controls
Since version 1.0, educators can select activity levels according to each child's skill.Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net
Teacher datasets
Educators can select activity levels and datasets to match each child’s skills.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
Windows support
The current Windows package requires Windows 10 or 11 and offers 64-bit installers plus an MSI package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net

Plans and prices

Free Free 182 activities · offline use · Windows, macOS, Linux and Android packages · no subscription stated Read 15 Oct 2026 · gcompris.net
GCompris Free Free educational software suite · more than 100 activities Read 30 Sep 2026 · gcompris.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 100 activities across varied learning areas
  • Runs without an Internet connection
  • Teachers can select activity levels by skill
  • Privacy policy says it collects no information automatically

Limits

  • Latest version is not yet available for macOS
  • No iOS version
  • Free plan; no free trial

Who it suits

GCompris suits children aged 2 to 10 and educators looking for varied learning activities that can be used offline. Its teacher controls and companion tools may also suit classroom practice.

Verdict

GCompris combines a broad range of child-focused activities with offline use and teacher controls. Check the platform limits if you need the latest macOS version or iOS support.

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