Scratch
Scratch Foundation Education
Code stories, games, and animations – share with others around the world.
- Rating
- 3.7
- 16.2K ratings
- Downloads
- 3.9M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jun 2
- 2025
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About Scratch
The official Scratch app for Chrome and Android tablets!
Scratch is used by millions of kids around the world both in and outside of school. With Scratch, you can code your own interactive stories, games, and animations, then share with your friends, classroom, or a global community of creators.
Create anything with Scratch!
Choose from a library of characters and backdrops or create your own
Choose from a library of sounds or record your own
Connect to and code physical devices in the world like micro:bit, Makey Makey, LEGO MINDSTORMS, your computer’s webcam, and more
WORK OFFLINE
Create and save projects without an internet connection
SHARE
Easily export and share projects with friends and family
Create an account and share to the global Scratch Community of creators
TUTORIALS
http://scratch.mit.edu/ideas
Get started or go further with new tutorials.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES:
http://scratch.mit.edu/educators
Get started with Scratch in your classroom with dozens of free resources for educators
FAQ
https://scratch.mit.edu/download
Scratch is used by millions of kids around the world both in and outside of school. With Scratch, you can code your own interactive stories, games, and animations, then share with your friends, classroom, or a global community of creators.
Create anything with Scratch!
Choose from a library of characters and backdrops or create your own
Choose from a library of sounds or record your own
Connect to and code physical devices in the world like micro:bit, Makey Makey, LEGO MINDSTORMS, your computer’s webcam, and more
WORK OFFLINE
Create and save projects without an internet connection
SHARE
Easily export and share projects with friends and family
Create an account and share to the global Scratch Community of creators
TUTORIALS
http://scratch.mit.edu/ideas
Get started or go further with new tutorials.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES:
http://scratch.mit.edu/educators
Get started with Scratch in your classroom with dozens of free resources for educators
FAQ
https://scratch.mit.edu/download
What’s new
Updated June 2, 2025
• New debugging assistance dialog • Updated SDK and libraries for compatibility with newer devices • Updated translations • Bug fixes & performance improvements
User reviews
Ummmm, like this app is AMAZING and when I say amazing I mean it
Teaches me good stuff
Itz good ive tried the little easy version im under my dads porfile
Very good perfect step to making a movie or even a movie star!!!!
Just like the pc version.
A great game to play Plese rate this app kindly
Frequently asked questions
What is Scratch?
Scratch is an app that allows kids to code their own interactive stories, games, and animations on Chrome and Android tablets.
How can I create with Scratch?
You can choose from a library of characters, backdrops, and sounds, or create your own. You can also connect to and code physical devices like micro:bit, Makey Makey, and LEGO MINDSTORMS.
Can I use Scratch offline?
Yes, you can create and save projects without an internet connection.
How can I share my Scratch projects?
Easily export and share projects with friends and family. You can also create an account and share with the global Scratch Community of creators.
Where can I find tutorials for Scratch?
For tutorials, you can visit http://scratch.mit.edu/ideas to get started or go further with new tutorials.
Are there resources for educators using Scratch?
Yes, educators can visit http://scratch.mit.edu/educators to get started with Scratch in the classroom and access dozens of free resources.
Where can I find more information about Scratch?
For more information, you can visit the FAQ section at https://scratch.mit.edu/download.
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