# Home Base by Scholastic

> Interactive digital community for kids based on Scholastic book series. (iPhone/iPad app by Scholastic Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-base-by-scholastic/id1450869907 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scholastic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392025741)
- Category: Games, Books, Family, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7,059 App Store ratings · 388 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 851 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-base-by-scholastic/id1450869907/reviews.md

## What is Home Base by Scholastic?

Welcome to Home Base -- your destination for characters, games, stories, and your fellow fans. Make new friends as you explore islands from the books you love.

Home Base is a fun and safe digital community for kids where you can:
* Explore Scholastic stories by visiting zones and islands dedicated to their favorite series and talking with their favorite characters
* Create your custom avatar
* Discover new stories and characters
* Connect with other readers via moderated chat
* Play minigames and try to get a high score
* Play map games together with other players

Books that are currently in Home Base include:
* Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
* The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
* I Survived by Lauren Tarshis
* BONE by Jeff Smith
* Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel Jose Older
* Goosebumps by R. L. Stine
* The 39 Clues, created by Rick Riordan

## Key features

- Explore book-themed islands
- Create custom avatars
- Connect with other readers
- Play minigames
- Play map games with others
- Discover new stories and characters

## What do users think of Home Base by Scholastic?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Great for book fans
- 💡 Allows creating comics
- 👍 Ability to interact with characters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Buggy mini-games

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering the hub
- Inability to access home island
- Gems not registering in Scavenger Hunt
- Trivia rounds not ending properly
- Frequent disconnections and log outs

**Most requested features**

- More book-themed islands and content
- Improved comic creator tools
- Better camera controls
- Ability to invite friends
- More customization options
- Fix issues with saving progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 388)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-base-by-scholastic/id1450869907/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Don’t End Home Base

*2025-10-30, version 7.9*

5 Stars

### 5/5 — PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE I BEG YOU

*2025-10-28, version 7.9*

There’s a few glitches but Dog Man saves the game I don’t want it to end because that’s just sad 😔😭😢😡😩☹️

R.I.P Home base we will miss you 🪦

### 4/5 — It’s good but…

*2025-10-23, version 7.9*

It’s just so glitchy,and it takes up a lot of space.
Overall that it’s a good game!
Developers please read, I thank you.

### 4/5 — ONLY DEVELOPERS READ THIS!

*2025-10-21, version 7.9*

Hi I really like your game but I’m having some problems with the loading, it’s taking a really long time about past two mins. Can you pls fix this?

### 5/5 — A good review (whoever is reading please do!)

*2025-10-19, version 7.9*

A really good game a few glitches 👾here and there but a really good game please get this game if you are reading this!

### 1/5 — KEEP THE APP

*2025-10-13, version 7.9*

Why are you getting rid of it

### 5/5 — Home Base is Closing

*2025-10-10, version 7.9*

R.I.P. Home Base 2018-2025
This app may be gone soon but the memories will last forever if you hold on to them for long enough. Every story ends, and this one deserves to end in success. May there be stars not sadness, because Home Base was a home for us all.
I never will forget this place.🌟😢

### 4/5 — Good game, heres some ideas tho!!

*2025-10-02, version 7.9*

I think you should add more wings of fire games, and a warrior cats island!! For the wings of fire games you should add some exciting things, such as a puzzle to 
escape the training cave that rewards 100 coins when completed!! Maybe also make a mask of the dragon types, and a sandwing onesie (i think that doesn’t exist yet) and also a game to protect the egg from the statue as tsunami, maybe even a jade mountain game?? Also, the make-o-matic thing is rather bugged and needs some fixes..please dint shutfown home base!! I think it would work better if updates were discontinued, or thegame could be bruggt back later.

### 1/5 — Glitch is bad

*2025-09-29, version 7.9*

This game is glitchy. Scholastic, please fix the glitch now it’s annoying.

### 5/5 — Best game ever!!!!!!

*2025-09-26, version 7.9*

I love playing home base!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Home Base by Scholastic

### What is Home Base by Scholastic?

Home Base is a fun and safe digital community for kids where they can explore islands from their favorite Scholastic book series. Users can interact with characters, play games, and connect with other readers in a moderated environment.

### What are the key features of Home Base?

Key features include exploring book-themed zones and islands, creating a custom avatar, discovering new stories and characters, connecting with other readers via moderated chat, and playing various minigames and map games.

### Is Home Base free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What books are currently featured in Home Base?

Currently featured books include 'Wings of Fire' by Tui T. Sutherland, 'The Bad Guys' by Aaron Blabey, 'I Survived' by Lauren Tarshis, 'BONE' by Jeff Smith, 'Dactyl Hill Squad' by Daniel Jose Older, 'Goosebumps' by R. L. Stine, and 'The 39 Clues' created by Rick Riordan.

### Who is the target audience for Home Base?

This app is designed for children and young readers who are fans of Scholastic book series. It provides a safe and engaging digital space for them to interact with characters, stories, and fellow fans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.9 — 2025-05-09

NEW 'Dive into Summer Reading!' Kick off Summer Reading with a splash! New Summer Reading zone and check-in Rewards! 
NEW Message in bottle scavenger Hunt

### 7.8 — 2025-04-09

- NEW 'The Cartoonist Club' Zone, Scavenger Hunt, & Wearables!
- Added Winter Festival reading streak rewards to the store!

### 7.7 — 2025-02-06

New 'Share Black Stories' zone!

### 7.5 — 2024-12-17

- New In-Game Notification system for newsfeed posts and friend requests!
- The Bad Guys have taken over the Hub! Talk to characters like Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake to learn about their new... and last book! 
- New Zitten Scavenger Hunt on the hub!
- New Inkheart and Best Wishes zones!
- New The Bad Guys wearables!

### 7.4 — 2024-10-19

- Halloween Hub!
- Trick or Treat scavenger hunt!
- New Reading Streak Check-in Rewards!
- Five Nights at Freddy's Free Book!

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