# Box Island - Award Winning Coding Adventure > Kids' coding adventure game teaching programming fundamentals through 100 levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Radiant Games ehf..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-island-award-winning-coding-adventure/id979579439 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Radiant Games ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979579438) - Category: Education, Games, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.57/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 334 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-12-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-island-award-winning-coding-adventure/id979579439/reviews.md ## What is Box Island? ◆ Box Island - Award Winning Coding Adventure for Kids! Box Island is a mobile game that takes boys and girls on an exciting adventure, while teaching the fundamentals of coding. Kids apply the basics, such as loops and conditionals, to progress through the super fun and challenging gameplay. Rendered in a beautiful 3D game world featuring 100 levels, where the first 10 levels are free, Box Island is a story-driven journey that keeps kids highly engaged and motivated while playing. ◆ The Hour of Code is back! Take a trip onto a new mysterious island and help Hiro explore it! In this fun mobile tutorial, students take part in a journey that has been specifically designed for the Hour of Code™ campaign. The tutorial is free, student-led and suitable for age six and up (6+). ◆ Awards and Featuring - Winner of Gold Award at Parents' Choice Awards 2016 - Winner of Best Fun for Everyone at Nordic Game Awards 2016 - Winner of Bronze Award at International Serious Play Awards 2016 - Featured by Code.org for the Hour of Code 2015 as official mobile partner - Featured in Techcrunch, Mashable, Adweek and Guardian - Featured in the App Store in over 75 countries! ◆ Coding fundamentals that kids are introduced to - algorithmic thinking - pattern recognition - sequencing - loops - conditionals - debugging ◆ Purchases The first 10 levels are free to play as an introduction. After that, learn the coding fundamentals by purchasing any of the following! - Junior Coder: Unlock 20 levels for $2.99 - Skilled Coder: Unlock 50 levels for $5.99 - Master Coder: Full-game unlock of 90 levels for $7.99 ◆ Importance of Coding "Everyone should know how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think!" - Steve Jobs, Founder & CEO of Apple "Along with reading and writing, the ability to program is going to define what an educated person is" - Salman Khan, Founder & Executive Director of Khan Academy ◆ Supported languages English / Spanish / German / Italian / French / Portuguese / Brazilian / Chinese / Japanese / Korean / Vietnamese / Indonesian / Turkish / Greek / Romanian / Russian / Croatian / Czech / Hungarian / Polish / Ukrainian / Dutch / Swedish / Norwegian / Danish / Finnish / Icelandic ◆ Follow Website: https://boxisland.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boxislandgame Twitter: https://twitter.com/boxislandgame Youtube: https://boxisland.io/youtube ◆ About Radiant Games The mission of Radiant Games is to empower children by providing the best playful coding experiences possible. We spark interest by crafting innovative coding games that engage through active participation. We ensure a trusted bond with parents and teachers through quality and integrity, where children learn as the play. If you have any questions, contact us at hello@radiantgames.is! - The Radiant Games team (https://radiantgames.is/) ## Key features - Teaches coding fundamentals (loops, conditionals) - 100 challenging levels - Story-driven gameplay - Beautiful 3D game world - Algorithmic thinking and sequencing - Suitable for ages 6+ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Junior coder | $2.99 | one-time | | Champion coder | $5.99 | one-time | | Master coder | $7.99 | one-time | | Junior to champion | $2.99 | one-time | | Junior to master | $4.99 | one-time | | Champion to master | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Box Island? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Educational coding game - 👍 Engaging for kids - 👍 Good problem-solving - 👍 Nice graphics - 👍 Fun and rewarding - 👍 Great for beginners - 👍 Family friendly - 👍 Informative content **Cons** - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 💰 Limited free levels - 💰 Misleading pricing - 💰 Not family sharing friendly - 👎 High cost for full game - 👎 Levels become too hard - 👎 Levels become too easy - 👎 Lack of support - 👎 Repetitive levels **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes at trial 26 - Game repeats levels - No ending video after completion - Purchase doesn't work - Cannot restore purchases after update - In-app purchase price differs from app page - Cannot connect to App Store to purchase - Restore purchase not working for family sharing **Most requested features** - More levels - More interesting code commands - More challenging free levels - More complex logic in future updates - Add more characters like giraffes, monkeys - Make in-app purchases family sharing friendly - Add an ending video for rescuing the box - Improve pricing clarity - Add more free levels or smaller charges ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-island-award-winning-coding-adventure/id979579439/reviews.md ### 1/5 — 🤬 *2024-11-15* I got to like the last level and it said I have to pay for it ### 3/5 — Loved it then not *2024-10-29* It let me play until level like 15 then show the gate if I want to buy something, I clicked the ex to get out of it and it just played the same level over and over again looked back on my gate and it said play on till level 40, level 60 or play on till level 100 I deleted the game immediately this would be good for you if you’re willing to pay, but I’m the kind of person who likes free games ### 1/5 — Box Island primary level - freezes and I can’t find support *2024-05-04* The game is informative and interesting but when you are in the first level at trial twenty six the game freezes and won’t load. I can find no support site to report or get help. ### 1/5 — I don’t like it *2024-05-03* Only the first 10 levels are free and I won’t pay for it ### 2/5 — No ending video *2024-02-22* We got this app on my child’s iPad. Then we lost it in a fire and had to buy it again on my phone since it doesn’t do family sharing. We got her a new iPad and she finished all the levels (she’s 5). My main issue is that she was so worried about rescuing the box and then when she got to the end, there was no video to show the rescue. It’s been 4 months and she keeps going back to look for it. This app isn’t supported so shouldn’t charge so much money. ### 5/5 — Gift card luck! *2023-02-20* When I got to level 1-10 I needed to pay but I remembered that I had a gift card! ### 3/5 — Okay *2023-01-05* The game is great and the graphics are amazing but needing to buy more levels and only stops at 15 it is not the most enjoyable ### 4/5 — The teensiest problem ever *2022-11-23, version 2.2.0* Honestly I think it is a really good game but there is the tiniest problem for me it may not be for others but it’s for me I feel like there could be more interesting code instead of just moving forward or moving sideways I mean all the characters are kind of cute end it all looks amazing it’s just I feel like it’s a little easy for me and that’s why I read it as a four-star so if you added in some more commands that would be great ### 4/5 — Box island review *2022-11-05* The ones below 77 are way too easy and the ones above 76 are Way too hard ### 5/5 — Response to Richard Higgins IV *2021-08-03* Try using ITunes funds/ purchase moneys. ## Frequently asked questions about Box Island ### What is Box Island? Box Island is a mobile game designed to teach children the fundamentals of coding. It features a story-driven adventure with 100 levels where kids apply concepts like loops and conditionals to progress through challenging gameplay in a 3D world. ### What coding concepts does the app teach? The app introduces children to essential coding concepts such as algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition, sequencing, loops, conditionals, and debugging. These are presented in an accessible and engaging manner suitable for young learners. ### How much does Box Island cost? The first 10 levels of Box Island are free to play. After that, users can purchase additional levels to continue learning. Options include unlocking 20 levels for $2.99, 50 levels for $5.99, or the full 90 levels for $7.99. ### What ages is Box Island suitable for? This coding adventure is specifically designed for children aged six and up (6+). It serves as a student-led tutorial, making it accessible for beginners in programming. ### What languages does Box Island support? Box Island supports a wide range of languages, including English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many others. This broad language support ensures accessibility for a global audience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.0 — 2016-11-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. An Hour of Code Island! Officially featured by Code.org at https://code.org/learn. Take a trip onto a new mysterious island and help Hiro explore it! In this fun mobile tutorial, students take part in a journey that has been specifically designed for the Hour of Code™ campaign. Students are introduced to many of the basic fundamentals of coding through engaging puzzles in the tropical wilderness. The tutorial is free, student-led and suitable for age six and up (6+). The tutorial is supported in 27 languages. The Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. === Teacher Resources === Get the lesson plan, solution guide and curriculum for the tutorial here: https://boxisland.io/hourofcode ### 2.1.0 — 2016-07-21 Thanks for playing Box Island! The 2.0 version of Box Island marks the full release of the game. It contains many significant improvements and new features, including: * Improved coding gameplay that is even more engaging for kids! * Redesigned gameplay interface that is super simple and intuitive * Improved set of the 100 carefully crafted levels in the game * Parents can now select between multiple coder profiles that unlock parts of the game * New ​3D model​, animations and fun sounds for Hiro, the main character! * 3D environments are now even more polished and new scenes have been added! * The lively worldmap road now contains beautiful gates to help players on their learning journey * New cinematic story part where Hiro finds new tools on the island * New gameplay songs tailored to the story of the game * In-game support for 27 languages, making Box Island a truly global experience Thanks to all the players for making Box Island a reality! === v.2.1.0 * Significant stability and performance improvements * 7 new in-game languages. There are now 27 in-game languages available! - New: Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian * New story part added when conditional token is discovered * Minor bug fixes v.2.0.5 * Stability fixes v.2.0.4 * Fixed rare networking bug when restoring purchases v.2.0.3 * Bug fixed where upgrading from version 1.0.x to 2.0.x started the adventure on Box Island from the beginning - After upgrading to 2.0.3 everyone should have their progress restored ### 2.0.5 — 2016-07-08 Thanks for playing Box Island! This new version marks the full release of the game. It contains many significant improvements and new features, including: * Improved coding gameplay that is even more engaging for kids! * Redesigned gameplay interface that is super simple and intuitive * Improved set of the 100 carefully crafted levels in the game * Parents can now select between multiple coder profiles that unlock parts of the game * New ​3D model​, animations and fun sounds for Hiro, the main character! * 3D environments are now even more polished and new scenes have been added! * The lively worldmap road now contains beautiful gates to help players on their learning journey * New cinematic story part where Hiro finds new tools on the island * New gameplay songs tailored to the story of the game * In-game support for 20 languages, making Box Island a truly global experience Thanks to all the players for making Box Island a reality! === v.2.0.3 * Bug fixed where upgrading from version 1.0.x to 2.0.x started the adventure on Box Island from the beginning - After upgrading to 2.0.3 everyone should have their progress restored v.2.0.4 * Fixed rare networking bug when restoring purchases v.2.0.5 * Stability fixes ### 2.0.4 — 2016-07-01 Thanks for playing Box Island! This new version marks the full release of the game. It contains many significant improvements and new features, including: * Improved coding gameplay that is even more engaging for kids! * Redesigned gameplay interface that is super simple and intuitive * Improved set of the 100 carefully crafted levels in the game * Parents can now select between multiple coder profiles that unlock parts of the game * New ​3D model​, animations and fun sounds for Hiro, the main character! * 3D environments are now even more polished and new scenes have been added! * The lively worldmap road now contains beautiful gates to help players on their learning journey * New cinematic story part where Hiro finds new tools on the island * New gameplay songs tailored to the story of the game * In-game support for 20 languages, making Box Island a truly global experience Thanks to all the players for making Box Island a reality! === v.2.0.3 * Bug fixed where upgrading from version 1.0.x to 2.0.x started the adventure on Box Island from the beginning - After upgrading to 2.0.3 everyone should have their progress restored v.2.0.4 * Fixed rare networking bug when restoring purchases ### 2.0.3 — 2016-06-20 Thanks for playing Box Island! This new version marks the full release of the game. It contains many significant improvements and new features, including: * Improved coding gameplay that is even more engaging for kids! * Redesigned gameplay interface that is super simple and intuitive * Improved set of the 100 carefully crafted levels in the game * Parents can now select between multiple coder profiles that unlock parts of the game * New ​3D model​, animations and fun sounds for Hiro, the main character! * 3D environments are now even more polished and new scenes have been added! * The lively worldmap road now contains beautiful gates to help players on their learning journey * New cinematic story part where Hiro finds new tools on the island * New gameplay songs tailored to the story of the game * In-game support for 20 languages, making Box Island a truly global experience Thanks to all the players for making Box Island a reality! === v.2.0.3 * Bug fixed where upgrading from version 1.0.x to 2.0.x started the adventure on Box Island from the beginning - After upgrading to 2.0.3 everyone should have their progress restored ## Apps similar to Box Island | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tynker: Coding for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467) | 4.6 (18,143) | Free | Education | | [Kodable Basics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodable-basics/id577673067) | 4.7 (20,902) | Free | Education | | [Code Kingdom: Treasure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-kingdom-treasure/id1178961848) | 3.6 (18) | Free | Education | | [Early Math Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-math-plus/id790262980) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Inventioneers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventioneers/id926202053) | 4.3 (305) | Free | Education | | [ScratchJr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchjr/id895485086) | 4.0 (1,504) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Radiant Games ehf. - [Box Island for Schools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-island-for-schools/id1175488697) All apps by Radiant Games ehf.: https://appshunter.io/developer/979579438 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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