# Pocket Code: Learn programming

> Create your own games and apps in an easy visual programming language!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.catrobat.catroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.catrobat.catroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.catrobat.catroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Catrobat
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 4,806,373
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (34,811 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2013-08-27
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.catrobat.catroid)
- **Website:** [https://catrobat.org/](https://catrobat.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://developer.catrobat.org/pages/legal/policies/privacy/](https://developer.catrobat.org/pages/legal/policies/privacy/)

## Description

Pocket Code is a free, open-source Chrome extension designed to teach programming through an easy-to-use visual language. Users can create, edit, and share games, animations, interactive art, and music videos directly from their phones. The platform fosters a collaborative community where users can remix public projects, share their creations, and contribute to the growing library of educational programs. 

Developed by the volunteer-driven Catrobat team, Pocket Code emphasizes learning computational thinking for teenagers and beyond. With resources like an active Discord server and a comprehensive wiki, users receive plenty of support and opportunities to improve their coding skills while engaging with fellow programmers worldwide.

## Rankings

- #24,920 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.catrobat.catroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Pocket Code is widely praised as a strong, Scratch-like tool for learning programming and creating games, especially for kids. However, users report recurring crashes, login issues, landscape orientation glitches, and asset/import limitations that hinder workflows.

### Pros

- Great for learning programming and making games.
- Scratch-like / kid-friendly experience.
- Very positive overall sentiment (amazing/best/god app).
- Useful learning tool even without a PC.

### Cons

- Crashes and instability when performing common actions (adding sprites, exporting images, etc.).
- Login/authentication problems (can't log in or login failures).
- Orientation/rotation bugs during testing and landscape mode (orientation resets).
- Asset import/edition limitations (can't import images or stickers; can't merge sprites).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.catrobat.catroid)