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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs PaintCode

A side-by-side look at Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and PaintCode. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

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PaintCode

PaintCode

Photos & Graphics

PaintCode is a vector drawing app that converts drawings into real Swift or Objective-C code. It allows designers to create app prototypes and animations using a familiar drawing interface, rather than having to write code.

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