# Snap Circuits® Coding

> Control & Coding for Snap Circuits® sets!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elenco.snapcoder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elenco.snapcoder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.elenco.snapcoder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Elenco Electronics, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 11,374
- **Rating:** 2.74 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-11
- **First published:** 2020-05-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elenco.snapcoder)
- **Website:** [http://www.elenco.com](http://www.elenco.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.elenco.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.elenco.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

"Snap Circuits® Coding" is an interactive Android app that enables users to control Snap Circuits® projects using remote coding and graphical interfaces. Designed for the SC Controller (U33) module, it teaches coding basics and allows users to create patterns of lights, sounds, and movements. With options for easy graphical coding and advanced BLOCKLY coding, kids explore electronics while learning about circuitry, security systems, and more. Join the coding revolution with Snap Circuits®!

## Rankings

- #538,744 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Snap Circuits Coding for its educational idea and how it can be fun for kids, and some report the app actually works on certain devices, with helpful tech support. However, a large share of reviews highlight serious reliability problems preventing use: frequent crashes and the app failing to open, Bluetooth pairing failures across multiple devices, and misdetecting Bluetooth status. The UI is described as slow and clunky, and the feature set is limited. Addressing stability, reliable Bluetooth connection, and a smoother UI would greatly improve the experience.

### Pros

- Educational and engaging for kids
- Fun coding activities when the app works
- Tech support noted as excellent by users

### Cons

- App crashes or won't open on launch
- Bluetooth connection issues across multiple devices
- App misreports Bluetooth status (says Bluetooth is off when it is on)
- UI is slow and dragging commands feels clunky/unintuitive
- Limited coding functions/features

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elenco.snapcoder)