Key differences between Scratch and Scratch Jr: Ages: Scratch Jr: 5-7 years Scratch: 8-16 years Reading Requirement: Scratch Jr: Text-free (Uses graphical symbols and icons) Scratch: Text-based (blocks feature written words) Platforms: Scratch Jr: Tablets & iPads Scratch: Desktops & Laptops (Web/desktop app) Logic & Complexity: Scratch Jr: Basic (Sequential events, simple loops) Scratch: Advanced (Variables, if/then statements, clones) Project Sharing: Scratch Jr: Device-only (Saves locally on the app) Scratch: Cloud-based (shared globally on the Scratch community) Scene/Backdrop Limit: Scratch Jr: Up to 4 scenes per project Scratch: Unlimited scenes, extensive asset library
