# Bug World by Kodable vs Thames & Kosmos Junior

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thames & Kosmos Junior at 100% against Bug World by Kodable's 59%. Thames & Kosmos Junior also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Bug World by Kodable's advantage is ratings volume (840 vs 24). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug World by Kodable sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Thames & Kosmos Junior asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thames & Kosmos Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug World by Kodable has 840 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bug World by Kodable's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thames & Kosmos Junior's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug World by Kodable | Thames & Kosmos Junior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (840 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-world-by-kodable/id6468519643/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thames-and-kosmos-junior/id6497407881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **840** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 337 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SurfScore, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/577654768) | [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Thames & Kosmos Junior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thames-and-kosmos-junior/id6497407881)

Build and program a robotic friend using a physical kit. Control its movements, lights, and sounds through an intuitive visual coding interface. This app offers a fun, hands-on introduction to robotics, engineering, and computer science for young learners.

**Highlights:** Build and code a robotic buddy, Learn coding with block-based interface, Program movement, lights, and sounds, Remote control and programming modes, Robot workshop diagnostic game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug World by Kodable free?

Bug World by Kodable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thames & Kosmos Junior free?

Thames & Kosmos Junior is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bug World by Kodable or Thames & Kosmos Junior?

Thames & Kosmos Junior is rated higher. Bug World by Kodable averages 4.7 out of 5 from 840 ratings, while Thames & Kosmos Junior averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Bug World by Kodable or Thames & Kosmos Junior have ads?

Neither Bug World by Kodable nor Thames & Kosmos Junior shows ads.

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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.*