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GDevelop vs Pocket Code

Both stand on game visual scripting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GDevelop

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

GDevelop brings visual creation, publishing, and multiplayer tools together, with a free plan for getting started. Check the free publishing limit and paid-plan terms against your workflow.

Visit GDevelop

Choose Pocket Code for free visual programming on a mobile device, particularly for learning, classroom projects, or experimenting with supported hardware extensions. Look elsewhere if your projects depend on Pocket Code hosting, which is no longer offered as a service.

Visit Pocket Code

The facts

	GDevelop	Pocket Code
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	gdevelop.io	catrobat.org
On game visual scripting software	#7 of 26	#11 of 26

GDevelop: what it does well

Visual drag-and-drop creation requires no code.
JavaScript is available for scripting.
Free plan includes multiplayer and online services.
Supports publishing to web, desktop, and mobile.

What to know first

Free Android and desktop publishing is limited to once daily.
Full mobile app access is included in paid plans.

Pocket Code: what it does well

Free app for Android and iOS.
Visual bricks cover loops, variables, conditions, math, and phone sensors.
Community projects can be explored, downloaded, reviewed, and remixed.
Extensions support Arduino, Mindstorms, Phiro, and Raspberry Pi projects.
Free MOOC available in English and German.

What to know first

Project hosting is no longer available as a service.
The listed platforms are Android and iOS.

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