GLICODE™

Name: GLICODE™
Rating: 2.9629629 (590 reviews)
Author: 江崎グリコ株式会社

By: 江崎グリコ株式会社

GLICODE™ is an educational mobile app that teaches kids how to code using Pocky.

Features & Capabilities

GLICODE™ is an innovative educational app that transforms every packet of Pocky into a fun, bite-sized coding lesson. Designed for young learners, this free app helps children grasp the basics of programming concepts such as sequences, loops, and 'if' statements by arranging Pocky sticks in specific orders. As players guide Glico's mascot HUG HUG through various levels, they develop algorithmic thinking while enjoying a hands-on, snack-based approach to coding.

Widely adopted by schools and supported by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, GLICODE™ uses the phone’s camera to recognize Pocky arrangements against a white placemat, making coding interactive and engaging. With user-friendly instructions and hygiene guidelines, this app seamlessly blends education and play, making coding accessible and enjoyable for elementary students. It's compatible with Android devices running 5.0 or later and encourages learners to "eat their code" upon completing challenges.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Kids Games

By:

Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

2.1.5 Last updated: 2025-11-20

Version code:

308

Creation date:

2017-03-03

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

94.10MB

Email:

ap*****@glico-club.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 140,063 ▲ 1,203

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.

Developed by:

江崎グリコ株式会社

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.glico.cp.GLICODE.beta

Email:

ap*****@glico-club.net

Website:

https://cp.glico.com/glicode/en/

User Reviews

GLICODE™ shows promise with an innovative educational concept and occasional fun moments, but suffers from persistent camera-detection problems (wrong directions/failed scans), stability issues (crashes on launch, freezes), and glitches that hinder progression. While there are nostalgic or positive mentions, the overall sentiment is negative due to reliability concerns and hardware dependency.

Pros

Great concept for an educational game that uses camera-based scanning.
Fun and cool when it works.
Nostalgic appeal for players who remember similar games from childhood.

Cons

Camera detection and alignment issues are frequent; the app often fails to detect the Pocky or lines up the wrong direction.
Crashes on startup or during use, making the app unplayable for many users.
Frequent freezes and glitches that prevent completing levels.
Some reviews mention a required Pokey purchase to play.