Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Sphero SPRK Edition

Learn code, robotics, and problem solving for kids

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Sphero SPRK Edition launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Kano▲238

   The educational computer and coding kit for all ages

   2016 · kano.me · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tynker▲95

   Game Worlds for Kids to Learn Programming

   2015 · tynker.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hopscotch▲94

   Coding for kids: an iPad programming language

   2014 · gethopscotch.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   KidBot▲71

   Teaches kids to code - iOS and Android

   2016 · knolis.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Kano▲159

   A computer and coding kit for all ages

   2014 · kano.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Tio▲81

   Robotic building blocks for ages 5 and up

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Sprout Scout▲65

   Find the best new products for kids

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Outschool▲75

   Classes and field trips for kids

   2016 · outschool.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   robo▲100

   A revolutionary new robotics toy for kids (pre-launch)

   2015 · rtpmega338aa.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Roboto▲125

    Build and deliver your iOS and Android mobile apps

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    ABC, Talk with Me!▲80

    New learning experience: from digital to tangible!

    2015 · abctalkwithme.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Coda Game▲79

    Now kids can create games while exploring computer science

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Skillshare for iOS▲146

    Learn just about anything.

    2014 · skillshare.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hullabalu▲89

    Interactive stories for kids

    2014 · alltexseed.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Bitsbox▲161

    Monthly code projects for kids

    2014 · bitsbox.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sprig (Android)▲86

    Lunch and Dinner On-Demand

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Thingmaker by Mattel▲106

    Print your own toys

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Little Robot Friends▲97

    Fun, expressive robots for learning code and electronics

    2017 · littlerobotfriends.com · its alternatives →

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    Tales Untold▲128

    Smart stories for smart kids (and smart parents, too).

    2015 · talesuntold.com · its alternatives →

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    Keepy▲80

    Organize & Save your kids' artwork, schoolwork and mementos

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    KidTech▲98

    The best tech for kids & parents curated by Collab Fund

    2016 · kidtech.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hopster TV▲101

    Netflix for kids

    2014 · hopster.tv · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Kids App Hunt▲104

    Let's talk about the best apps for kids

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Kidfully▲75

    Kids Classes, Summer Camps and Local Events for Kids

    2014 · its alternatives →

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