CodeCombat vs Hopscotch
CodeCombat
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| Figure | CodeCombat | Hopscotch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Coding Learning Software | 8.7 (#3) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Integrations | The privacy notice lists Clever for automatic rostering and single sign-on, and Ed.link for rostering, single sign-on, and LTI/LMS integration. | The maker’s pages describe linking to other Hopscotch community projects with an Open Project block. |
| Security | CodeCombat says it uses SSL, encryption, de-identification, pseudonymization, access controls, regular testing, and minimal data collection and retention. | Hopscotch says it investigates data breaches involving personal information and trains staff to address security concerns in the app. |
| Support | Premium includes support to help debug code, and the site lists a support email for questions about student data and privacy. | Hopscotch lists email support at [email protected], and its paid plans include prioritized support. |
| What it does | CodeCombat teaches programming through a game in which learners write code. | Hopscotch is a kid-friendly programming environment for making games, animations, art, and stories without prior coding knowledge. |
Plans
Hopscotch
- 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
In their own words
CodeCombat
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Hopscotch
Hopscotch is a programming environment for making games, animations, art, and stories without prior coding knowledge. Users can follow video tutorials or begin from scratch, then publish projects to a community where others can play and remix them. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The Free Account includes basic characters and essential coding blocks. Play Pass costs $1.99 a month and includes 30 seeds per month, uninterrupted play, and prioritized support. Unlimited costs $9.99 a month and adds drawing tools, custom art uploads, and unlimited drafts and published projects. Hopscotch also offers free educator and classroom accounts, plus lesson plans, though some tutorials require a subscription. Its pages describe the intended audience as ages 10 and up, while the help page describes it as primarily designed for ages 9–15. The parents page advertises a seven-day trial with cancellation at any time. Hopscotch says it does not sell or rent personal information or display ads, and states that its privacy and safety practices are COPPA-compliant.