MIT App Inventor

Name: MIT App Inventor
Rating: 2.4 (8 reviews)
Author: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

By: Massachusetts Institute of Technology App

Education

Overview

Version:

2.78.3

Last updated: 2026-08-29

Ranking

#499,306 ▼ 1,162

Overall

Features & Capabilities

MIT App Inventor is an accessible educational platform that introduces computational thinking and computational action through the creation of mobile apps. Used by millions of learners worldwide, it remains a leading tool for computer science education. This companion app lets you test projects, debug blocks, and share your creations with friends and family.

Using a blocks-based programming language, you can design and code your own apps or work with books and curricula to deepen coding knowledge. The app includes built-in tutorials for running student workshops and ships with a library of over 60 components—from user interface elements like buttons and switches to sensors, connectivity, and multimedia—so your projects can interact with the real world.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Programming Open Source

By:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rating:

2.40

(8)

Version:

2.78.3 Last updated: 2026-08-29

Version code:

887651196

Creation date:

2021-03-04

Compatible devices:

Size:

48.72MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 499,306 ▼ 1,162

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Developed by:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mit-app-inventor/id1422709355

Website:

https://appinventor.mit.edu

User Reviews

MIT App Inventor on iOS is praised for its beginner-friendly, block-based approach and its link to the MIT site for learning. However, many reviews highlight frequent crashes, instability, and connectivity problems, with the iOS version especially buggy versus Android. UI glitches and lag further impact use in education. While some users enjoy experimenting with the blocks and building apps, reliability remains a major concern that limits consistent, classroom-ready use.

Pros

Block-based, beginner-friendly interface that makes learning to code approachable.
Works with the MIT App Inventor website to learn and build apps, including AI-focused examples.
Rich set of blocks and tools for building apps and games.
Android version is solid, suggesting cross-platform viability.
Fun to experiment with blocks and discover what you can create.

Cons

Frequent crashes and overall instability that disrupt work.
Unreliable connectivity to devices/PC and emulator, with frequent disconnections.
iOS version is notably buggy compared to Android (more bugs on iOS).
UI/UX glitches and lag hinder smooth use, especially in educational settings.
Reliability is inconsistent, making it hard to use for schoolwork or regular projects.

Recent reviews

i shouldn’t even have to write this review bc i have bigger fish to fry but app inventor literally killed me. all i wanted was to code an app and next thing i know i’m at the pearly gates. PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP‼️ spread the word, bring awareness to the situation, save yourself. #appinventorkilledme #youarenotalone