Learn KODULAR with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 23, 2025

Explain

Kodular allows building Android apps visually with components and logic blocks, eliminating the need for traditional coding.

It provides integrations with APIs, ads, sensors, and cloud services to create fully functional apps.

Ideal for students, educators, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs who want to create Android apps quickly.

Core Features

UI components: buttons, labels, images, media, maps, etc.

Logic blocks for conditional logic, loops, and events

Access to device features: camera, GPS, sensors

Cloud and API integration (Firebase, REST, Google Sheets)

Publishing directly to Google Play Store

Basic Concepts Overview

UI is created using drag-and-drop components

Logic is defined with block-based programming

Events trigger actions through blocks

APIs and cloud services can be integrated visually

Apps can be tested live via Kodular Companion app

Project Structure

Screens - app pages

Components - reusable UI elements

Blocks - event and logic definitions

Assets - images, sounds, media

Settings - app configuration and properties

Building Workflow

Design screens and UI components

Define logic and events using blocks

Test app live with Companion app

Integrate APIs, Firebase, or Google Sheets if needed

Build APK and publish to Google Play Store

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: simple Android apps

Intermediate: apps with API or sensor integration

Advanced: apps with monetization and cloud services

Expert: large-scale apps with extensions and complex logic

Community: create and share components or extensions

Comparisons

Kodular vs Thunkable: Kodular is Android-only but free with monetization blocks; Thunkable is cross-platform with iOS support

Kodular vs Flutter: Flutter offers full coding control and performance; Kodular is visual and faster for Android prototyping

Kodular vs MIT App Inventor: Kodular adds more components, monetization, and modern UI features

Kodular is ideal for Android-focused educational apps, games, and small business apps

Performance depends on block complexity and asset management

Versioning Timeline

2016 – Kodular initial release

2017–2018 – New components and monetization added

2019–2020 – Advanced UI and API integration introduced

2021–2023 – Performance improvements and extension support

2024–2025 – New components, monetization updates, and editor improvements

Glossary

Kodular: visual Android app builder

Screen: page or view in app

Component: UI element like Button, Label, Media

Blocks: logic building elements

Companion: app for live preview