BotSteps: Coding for Kids

BotSteps Support

Build the code on iPad. Then a real person becomes the robot.

How to play

Choose a mission, set up household props, build a sequence, predict and run. A child or grown-up follows the spoken commands in the room. One step means one normal child step. Turns happen in place. Choose Made It! or Not Yet based on what really happened; edit the program and run again.

A safe, simple setup

Use a clear play area away from stairs and sharp objects. A grown-up should help set up. No special robot, camera, printed cards or hardware is required.

Trial, purchase and restore

The full trial lasts seven days from first use. The US lifetime price is $9.99, a one-time purchase with no subscription. Open Parent, answer the adult check, and use Unlock Lifetime or Restore Purchase. Restore uses the Apple Account that made the purchase. Pending purchases unlock after Apple approves them. Mission progress is local and does not transfer with a purchase.

Audio and Mission Maker

If you cannot hear commands, check device volume and Parent → Sound. Audio works offline. Pause before leaving the play area. Mission Maker saves up to 20 custom missions; delete an old one to make room. Progress can be reset in Parent without resetting trial or purchase access.

Contact a grown-up support team

A parent can email the app version, device model and a short description of the issue. Please do not include children’s personal information.

gaozichen@hailinklabs.com

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