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