# Hopscotch vs Bug World by Kodable

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hopscotch at 15K against Bug World by Kodable's 839. Hopscotch also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopscotch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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.

Bug World by Kodable holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopscotch has 15K ratings behind it against 839, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Hopscotch's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bug World by Kodable's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, Bug World by Kodable every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopscotch | Bug World by Kodable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629/reviews) | **[4.7 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 839 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hopscotch Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/490514281) | [SurfScore, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/577654768) |

## What reviewers say

### Hopscotch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-programming-for-kids/id617098629)

This app allows children to create their own games, art, and stories using kid-friendly programming. Users can share their creations with a moderated community, play and remix projects from others, and learn to code through interactive video tutorials.

**Highlights:** Create games, art, and stories, Kid-friendly programming interface, Share creations with a moderated community, Play and remix projects from other users, Learn coding through video tutorials, Build advanced games and apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription with free trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription with free trial | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription with free trial | $79.99 | per year |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Hopscotch Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🚀 Powerful coding tools
- 💡 Encourages creativity and problem-solving
- 👍 Supportive community
- 🚀 Great for learning coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model restricts free access
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited account/login options
- 🔒 Concerns about child safety and moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Projects disappearing or not saving properly
- Shapes/objects not displaying correctly
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription/login issues

**Requested features**

- Add cloud variables and multiplayer support
- Allow custom sounds and profile pictures for free
- Improve the 'Newest' tab to better showcase new projects
- Restore old features like unlimited free projects
- Add a 'reset' button for projects


### Bug World by Kodable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kodable Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Kodable Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Kodable Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and appealing visual style
- 📚 Educational content for kids
- 🆓 No ads in the application
- 🏆 Engaging level progression and badges

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopscotch free?

Hopscotch 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, Hopscotch or Bug World by Kodable?

Bug World by Kodable is rated higher. Hopscotch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Bug World by Kodable averages 4.7 from 839 ratings.

### Do Hopscotch or Bug World by Kodable have ads?

Neither Hopscotch nor Bug World by Kodable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopscotch or Bug World by Kodable?

Hopscotch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bug World by Kodable every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hopscotch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bug World by Kodable on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*