Comparison

XMAKER HD vs Bug World by Kodable

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XMAKER HD

This app simplifies 3D printing for home users with one-press technology. It offers a fun and easy way to create with 3D printing, eliminating complex setup. Experience the joy of creation without the hassle of technical configurations.

Highlights
  • User-friendly 3D printing
  • One-press printing technology
  • Simplified configuration
  • Fun creation experience
  • Bundled with XMAKER APP
Features
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An unprecedentedly user-friendly 3D Printer designed for home. The one-press printing technology saves you all the work from tedious configuration. Bundled with XMAKER APP, it lets you experience the pure fun of creating by 3D printing.

About

Bug World by Kodable

Embark on a coding adventure to defeat slimes using object-oriented programming and JavaScript skills. Build, upgrade, and deploy heroes to defend Bug World, learning essential coding concepts and soft skills in a fun, engaging environment.

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

Screenshots

Bug World by Kodable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug World by Kodable at 4.7 against XMAKER HD's 2.5. Bug World by Kodable also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 21%) and ratings volume (805 vs 20). XMAKER HD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XMAKER HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bug World by Kodable sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug World by Kodable holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug World by Kodable has 805 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of XMAKER HD's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bug World by Kodable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XMAKER HD ships an update every 2 months, Bug World by Kodable every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
XMAKER HD versus Bug World by Kodable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXMAKER HDBug World by Kodable
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings)4.7 (805 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20805 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB337 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., LtdSurfScore, Inc

Customer experience

XMAKER HD

All ratings20 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral13.5%
Negative65.4%

Bug World by Kodable

All ratings805 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

XMAKER HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bug World by Kodable

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

XMAKER HD

One-time4
  • AI service$2.99
  • Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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  • Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99
3 purchases

Bug World by Kodable

Subscriptions2
  • Kodable Monthly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Kodable Yearly Plan7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kodable Lifetime Plan$199.99

Questions

Is XMAKER HD free?
XMAKER HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug World by Kodable free?
Bug World by Kodable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XMAKER HD or Bug World by Kodable?
Bug World by Kodable is rated higher. XMAKER HD averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Bug World by Kodable averages 4.7 from 805 ratings.
Do XMAKER HD or Bug World by Kodable have ads?
Neither XMAKER HD nor Bug World by Kodable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XMAKER HD or Bug World by Kodable?
XMAKER HD ships an update every 2 months, and Bug World by Kodable every 5 weeks. Most recently, XMAKER HD was updated on September 18, 2026 and Bug World by Kodable on September 21, 2026.

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