Comparison

Bug World by Kodable vs TheWhy

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

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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

About

TheWhy

Features
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Help your Youth and Teens know WHY they believe — not just what. The Why: Youth is a Christian apologetics app built for ages 9-18. Kids learn to ask honest questions about faith and find real, Bible-grounded answers. Teens step into roleplay conversations that prepare them for the doubts they'll meet in middle school, high school, and beyond. WHO IT'S FOR - Youth (ages 9-13): a friendly, story-driven introduction to the Bible, the Gospel, and the big "why" questions kids actually ask. - Teens (ages 14-18): deeper apologetics training, debate-style roleplay scenarios, and Gospel sharing prep. WHAT'S INSIDE CLASSES — Short guided courses on the big questions. 26 classes, 146 lessons across kid and teen tracks. Each class is 4-6 short modules, each ~5 minutes of reading + a 3-question quick check, ending with an 8-question final test. Topics include Who is God? Who is Jesus? Is the Bible true? Other religions, science, hard things — plus teen-only courses on Doubt & Deconstruction, Identity & Worth, Mental Health, Sexuality & Relationships, Culture & Relativism, Science & Big Questions, Digital Life, Suffering & Justice. ASK MODE — A safe, kid-friendly Q&A space for honest faith questions: "Is the Bible true?", "Why does God let bad things happen?", "How do we know Jesus rose?" BIBLE DISCOVERY — Bible stories, key heroes, places, and a guided timeline of redemption history. A Bible literacy course built for kids who don't know where to start. GOSPEL TRAINER — Walk through the Gospel step-by-step and practice sharing it in your own words. Always free. PRACTICE MODE — Multiple-choice and short-answer quizzes that build Bible knowledge and apologetics confidence. 200+ questions across People, Events, Books, Places, Parables, Kings, Prophets, the Lineage of Jesus, and How We Got the Bible. TEEN TRAINING — Roleplay debate scenarios so teens practice the hard conversations before they matter. PARENT DASHBOARD — See what your child is learning, what they're struggling with, and what they're proud of. Sensitive-topic classes are surfaced so parents can debrief. BUILT FOR FAMILIES - Multiple child profiles per parent account - Reformed and Evangelical content tracks - COPPA-compliant data handling for under-13 users - No ads, no third-party trackers serving kids - Parent-only settings area - Sign in once on the family parent account, manage every child PRICING (HONEST, NO TRICKS) - Gospel Trainer is ALWAYS free. Sharing the Gospel is not behind a paywall. - Ask Mode, Bible Discovery, and Classes are free starting points. - Plus subscription unlocks the full Practice library, Teen Training roleplay scenarios, and unlimited content. Optional. Affordable. Manage or cancel anytime in your store account. WHY THIS APP EXISTS Most kids never get a chance to ask the hard questions out loud. Most teens leave home for college without ever practicing a Gospel conversation. The Why: Kids is built so the next generation doesn't have to figure it out alone — so kids learn the WHY behind the WHAT, and parents have a tool they can trust beside them. A Christian app for kids. A faith app for teens. A Bible quiz, a Gospel trainer, a Sunday school companion, and a parent's best ally for raising children who know what they believe and why. Made by a parent. Built for families. Anchored to Scripture. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bug World by Kodable4 screens
TheWhy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bug World by Kodable and TheWhy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Bug World by Kodable sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and TheWhy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bug World by Kodable versus TheWhy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug World by KodableTheWhy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (845 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings845 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSurfScore, IncMICHAEL ANTHONY ROGERS

Bugs and 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

TheWhy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

TheWhy

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Bug World by Kodable free?
Bug World by Kodable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheWhy free?
TheWhy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bug World by Kodable or TheWhy have ads?
Neither Bug World by Kodable nor TheWhy shows ads.

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