Endless Reader vs Kodable
Endless Reader
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Kodable
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| Figure | Endless Reader | Kodable |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $10/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 10 |
| Spec score · Apps For Kids | 7.9 (#11) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Headquarters | San Carlos, California, United States | San Diego, California, United States |
| Platforms | The App Store lists compatibility with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple silicon Macs; Google Play lists the Android app. | Kodable Basics and Bug World are available on iPad and iPhone, while Basics, Creator, and Typing run in web browsers including on Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops. |
| Privacy | Apple lists usage data, including product interaction, as data the developer says may be collected without being linked to the user. | Kodable states that it is based in the United States and that collected information is governed by U.S. law, with processing and transfer possible in the U.S. and other countries. |
| Security | Google Play reports that data is encrypted in transit and can’t be deleted. | Kodable says it takes reasonable measures to protect information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. |
| Support | Originator lists [email protected] for problems or suggestions. | The Premium school plan includes priority support. |
Plans
Endless Reader
- Reader Pack 1$5.99, paid once
- Word Pack 1$5.99, paid once
- Word Packs 2–5$5.99, paid once
- Word Packs 1–4 bundle$11.99, paid once
- Word Packs 5–8 bundle$11.99, paid once
- Word Packs 9–12 bundle$11.99, paid once
- All Word Packs 1–12 bundle$29.99, paid once
Kodable
- Monthly$24.99 a month
- Yearly$119.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
- KickstartFree
- Premium$1,750 a year
- Premium+$2,500 a year
- All Access$3,500 a year
- Monthly$24.99 a month
- Yearly$119.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
In their own words
Endless Reader
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Kodable
Kodable is a coding, typing, and STEM app suite for children ages 4–10, available on web, iOS, and Android. Children can start with drag-and-drop puzzles and progress to JavaScript without prior experience. Kodable Creator offers guided lessons, challenges, open-ended game creation, and a personalized AI tutor. Kodable Typing teaches home-row placement, accuracy, punctuation, and fluency for grades K–5. Bug World introduces object-oriented programming and JavaScript through a strategy game for students in grade K and above. Teachers can use a dashboard to see what each student has learned, their current progress, and what comes next. Classroom setup supports Google Classroom, Clever, or class codes; paid Premium+ and All Access plans include Clever Secure Sync and ClassLink rostering. Families can choose a free plan or paid plans for up to four child profiles: Monthly is $24.99 a month, Yearly is $9.99 a year as listed, and Lifetime is $199.99, paid once. A 7-day trial is listed. School plans are separately priced. Kodable was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego.