OctoStudio: Coding for Kids

By: MIT App

Create games & animations! Offline STEM coding app for kids & schools by MIT.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

530,622 ▲ 6.67K

Data as of 2026-09-14

Rating:

4.04 +11

(1,238)

Version:

1.1.3

Last updated: 2026-09-01

Ranking

#96,956 ▲ 429

Overall

Features & Capabilities

OctoStudio is a free, offline coding app for kids, families, and schools from the creators of Scratch at MIT. Children can make games, animations, interactive stories, and digital art using coding blocks, photos, drawings, emojis, sounds, and movement—without ads, in-app purchases, or data collection.

Designed for creative STEM learning, OctoStudio supports phone and tablet interactions such as tilting, shaking, magnets, voice, vibration, and the flashlight. Kids can explore sample projects, remix ideas, record videos or GIFs, export projects, and share their creations. The app includes introductory resources, supports more than 30 languages, and works on Android devices and Chromebooks.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Kids Programming Games

By:

MIT

Downloads:

530,622 6.67K

Rating:

4.04

(1,238) 11 new ratings

Version:

1.1.3 Last updated: 2026-09-01

Version code:

101003934

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:

24.13MB

Email:

fe*****@octostudio.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-14

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Ranking

# 96,956 ▲ 429

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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.

Recent reviews

phones and tablets into playful learning labs where kids can design games, animations, and interactive stories using block-based programming. Its standout feature is how it leverages mobile sensors—allowing kids to trigger events by shaking their device, tilting the screen, or taking photos—making digital creation feel tangible and directly connected to the physical world. Free from ads, paywalls, or data tracking, OctoStudio delivers a safe, accessible, and deeply engaging environment.