Kodable vs Moose Math
Kodable
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| Figure | Kodable | Moose Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Spec score · Apps For Kids | 9.0 (#2) | 7.8 (#14) |
| Spec score · Educational Games | 9.0 (#3) | 7.6 (#20) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Platforms | 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. | The maker’s page links to downloads for iPad and iPhone, Google Play, and Amazon. |
| Privacy | 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. | Duck Duck Moose’s privacy policy says its children’s mobile apps collect non-personal app-use information and parent newsletter email addresses, and states that the apps comply with COPPA. |
| Support | The Premium school plan includes priority support. | The Google Play listing provides support at [email protected]. |
Plans
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
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.
Moose Math
Moose Math is a free mobile app for children practicing early math on iOS and Android. Its five activities are Moose Juice, Paint Pet, Pet Bingo, Lost & Found, and Dot to Dot, with rewards children can use to build a city and decorate buildings. Listed skills include counting to 100, addition and subtraction up to 20, number patterns, shapes, geometry, and comparing lengths. The math skills are based on Common Core State Standards, with Kindergarten and first-grade standards listed. A Report Card section lets parents and teachers monitor progress and learn about skill-building activities. The Google Play listing describes the app as intended for ages 3–7 and says Duck Duck Moose apps are free, without ads or subscriptions. The maker is Moose Math, founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. Its privacy policy says its children’s mobile apps collect non-personal app-use information and parent newsletter email addresses, and states that the apps comply with COPPA. Google Play reports no data shared with third parties, possible collection of app activity and device or other IDs, encryption in transit, and an option to request data deletion.