OctoStudio: Create-Code-Learn

By: MIT App

From the creators of Scratch @ MIT

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

497,475 ▲ 2.26K

Data as of 2026-08-01

Rating:

4.00 ▲ 0.01

(1,183)

Version:

1.1.1

Last updated: 2026-07-27

Features & Capabilities

OctoStudio is a free, ad-free mobile app from the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab (creators of Scratch). Built for phones and tablets, OctoStudio lets kids and learners capture photos and sounds, combine drawings and emojis, and bring everything to life with intuitive block-based coding — all without an internet connection or data collection.

Designed with educators worldwide, OctoStudio supports interactive projects (tilt, shake, magnet, flashlight, vibration), collaboration across devices with a beam block, and easy sharing as video, GIF, or project files. It includes intro videos, remixable samples, and learning resources to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Available in 20+ languages and ideal for classrooms, home learning, and playful experimentation.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Kids Programming Art Music & Audio

By:

MIT

Downloads:

497,475 2.26K

Rating:

4.00

(1,183) 0.01

Version:

1.1.1 Last updated: 2026-07-27

Version code:

101001906

Creation date:

2023-09-26

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
edu.mit.octostudio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

24.12MB

Email:

fe*****@octostudio.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 98,896 ▲ 85

Other rankings

#26 in create keyword 24 ▼ 9

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Developed by:

MIT

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.mit.octostudio

Email:

fe*****@octostudio.org

Website:

https://octostudio.org

User Reviews

Overall, reviewers praise Octostudio as a beginner-friendly, ad-free way to learn block coding with a large library of blocks and a Scratch-like mobile experience. Many users cite it as educational for kids and a strong stepping stone into programming, with tutorials and community resources mentioned. However, recurring concerns include a lack of advanced blocks (e.g., cloning, go-to), bugs and performance issues (projects failing to load or misbehaving), and a desire for more animation and design tools.

Pros

Beginners-friendly and educational for kids, with many reviewers noting it helped learn block coding.
Large, versatile block library allowing creation of a wide range of games.
Scratch-like mobile experience; easy to pick up for those familiar with Scratch and Scratch Jr.
Ad-free and generally easy to use.

Cons

Missing advanced blocks and features (e.g., cloning blocks, go-to, sensors) that limit complex projects.
Bugs and reliability issues (projects failing to load, incorrect behavior when moving sprites).
Limited animation, drawing, and design features; requests for costumes, backdrops painting, more animation options.
Perceived limited options/tools beyond basic blocks; some users want more options and tweaks.