# Bug World by Kodable — Coding for Kids 7-10

> Kids' coding game teaching object-oriented programming and JavaScript through interactive challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by SurfScore, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SurfScore, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/577654768)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 805 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 337 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643/reviews.md

## What is Bug World by Kodable?

Are you ready for a new coding adventure? The fuzzFamily have landed on Bug World but some unwanted slimes came along with them! It’s up to you to use your object-oriented programming and javascript skills to help defeat the slimes in Bug World by Kodable!

Bug World, a new coding game from the award-winning team behind Kodable, is designed to help kids learn and level up their programming skills in a fun and engaging way. Use real code to build, upgrade, and deploy your own heroes to push back the slimes all while exploring the captivating levels of Bug World.

WHAT THEY LEARN
Bug World features age-appropriate games and activities to introduce and reinforce coding concepts that will have kids thinking like programmers and writing real code using Kodable’s built-for-kids coding interface. 

Coding skills learned through Bug World include:
Object-oriented programming
Javascript
Classes/Objects
Properties
Functions
Arrays
Inheritance

CODE YOUR DEFENSE
Use one of Bug World’s seven heroes, or your own creations, to set up your defenses against the incoming waves of slimes. Need an extra boost to take down a tricky slime? You can drag and drop one hero onto another similar hero to merge them into a super-defender using code to update their stats in real-time. Need more help? Place a rune on the field to use their special coding properties to slow down or defeat the slimes in a certain area. There’s no one right way to defeat the slimes, so use your creativity to help code your defenses on Bug World!

WHY CODE WITH BUG WORLD?
Kodable is trusted by more than 50% of US Elementary Schools because of our commitment to making computer science education accessible for everyone. Bug World is the next step in Kodable and your child’s coding journey by giving them a whole new world of possibilities to explore while developing object-oriented programming and javascript skills. In addition to programming concepts, kids also learn incredibly important ‘soft skills’ such as

Problem solving skills
Executive thinking skills
Creativity
Collaboration skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills

KODABLE PRO MEMBERSHIPS
Kodable PRO memberships offer access to all content across Kodable’s suite of learning apps. Use your same login across all Kodable apps to access PRO content.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
– Payment will be charged to iTunes Account
– Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
– Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
– Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

## Key features

- Object-oriented programming concepts
- JavaScript coding
- Hero building and upgrading
- Real-time code updates
- Problem-solving and creativity
- Drag-and-drop coding interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kodable Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Kodable Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kodable Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bug World by Kodable?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and appealing visual style
- 📚 Educational content for kids
- 🆓 No ads in the application
- 🏆 Engaging level progression and badges
- 🎯 Competitive gameplay mechanics
- ∞ Endless level mode with waves of challenges
- 👶 Age-appropriate difficulty for children

**Cons**

- ⏳ Infinite loading screens on startup
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay experience
- 💰 Misleading free trial monetization
- 📝 Math problems don't register correctly
- ⏱️ Limited content (only 3 levels)
- 📊 Trivial difficulty for some players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Infinite loading screens preventing game access
- Math problem answers not registering
- General glitchiness affecting gameplay
- Startup issues with no game experience possible

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content beyond the initial 3
- Improved difficulty scaling for advanced players
- Clearer monetization and subscription information upfront

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Pls answer

*2026-05-21*

I logged in thinking it was great 🤩but it wasn’t so good and it took forever 🙄🙄 to load so I deleted it. ( my storage was full)

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-03-23*

The first time I ever got to play it I was so addicted to it. It’s so fun and the style is just so unique. I think it’s a great game and the gameplay feels like it belongs to you when you play.

### 5/5 — Best app in the world

*2026-02-25*

Litterly buy this right now its soooooo fun i play it at home and school play it or else

### 5/5 — Playing tips and my response

*2025-11-18*

WOW. It is super fun! Tip:put maximum rank fuzzes nonstop. There is a free subscription but I am not telling it to you.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-10-28*

So I log in and guess what, no experience with the game whatsoever it’s just an infinite loading screen

### 5/5 — Goooood

*2025-06-30*

Really nice good learning best game learning 

Experience

### 2/5 — Bugs for real

*2025-06-28*

Never ending loading screens. Parent math problems that 5 year old could answer and that don’t register when answered and keep asking. Bad experience. Frustrating. The opposite of fun.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-04-18*

AWFUL

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2025-01-26*

DO NOT GET THIS.  IT IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Love the game ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

*2025-01-18*

Sorry for this not being long but…..

I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Bug World by Kodable

### What is Bug World by Kodable?

Bug World is a coding game designed for children aged 7-10 to learn and practice object-oriented programming and JavaScript skills. Players use real code to build and upgrade heroes to defend against slimes in a captivating world.

### What coding concepts does Bug World teach?

The app introduces and reinforces fundamental coding concepts such as object-oriented programming, JavaScript, classes, objects, properties, functions, arrays, and inheritance. It aims to help children think like programmers.

### How is Bug World monetized?

The app is free to download and play, but offers Kodable PRO memberships which provide access to all content across Kodable's suite of learning apps. This means there are in-app purchases available for expanded content.

### What age group is Bug World suitable for?

Bug World is specifically designed for children aged 7 to 10 years old. The games and activities are age-appropriate to introduce and reinforce coding concepts effectively for this age range.

### What are the benefits of using Bug World?

Besides learning core coding skills like object-oriented programming and JavaScript, children also develop crucial soft skills such as problem-solving, executive thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking through engaging gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2026-07-08

Various bug fixes

### 2.1.2 — 2026-06-08

Various bug fixes

### 2.1.1 — 2026-05-26

Various bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2026-05-14

Various Bug Fixes

### 2.0.7 — 2025-07-22

Various bug fixes

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