Appy Pie vs Kodular (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kodular grades higher than Appy Pie: 2.6 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Kodular grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Appy Pie
No-code builder for Android and iOS apps, with an AI app generator
Kodular
Drag-and-drop builder for Android apps with visual blocks
Which one is for you
Pick Appy Pie if
- Fits if you want a basic Android app without writing code
- Makes sense if you resell apps and want the reseller programme
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you want iOS, as it needs Platinum at $60 a month per app
- Pricey if you build several apps, since each app is another subscription
- Watch out: Apple's $99 a year and Google's one-time $25 fee are extra
- Watch out: removing Appy Pie branding is an add-on priced at 2x the plan
Pick Kodular if
- Fits if you want to make an Android app without writing code and pay little
- Works for learners who would rather snap blocks together than type code
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need an iOS app, as the site mentions no iOS output
- Not for you if you want an AI to build the app from a description, as the pages show none
- Tight if you stay free: 10 projects, 10 MB of assets and 5 extensions each, and no monetization
- Watch out: Monetize charges a €15 one-time activation plus usage-based pricing
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAAppy PieWeak | 2.6GPAKodularGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DBasic is $16 a month per app but Android only; iOS needs Platinum at $60 a month, well above this category's $20 middle. | APremium is €3.99 a month, or €40.99 a year, well under the $9 that is 60% of what the cheapest quarter pays. Free covers 10 projects. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 7-day trial for personal, non-commercial use. The page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | BFree gives 10 projects, 10 MB of assets and 5 extensions per project, with ads shown in the editor and not in your app. One person could build a small app on that. |
| Features | CPrompt-to-app, modules, store publishing and push notifications. The listing's gaps: iOS only on Platinum, and caps on downloads from 500 to 2,000 a month. | CVisual designer, block programming, APK builds, QR sharing and cloud projects. Android only, no AI generation, and monetization is a €15 activation plus usage fees. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and you build and publish your own app. | CA web builder where the work is laying out screens and wiring blocks. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb builder; the apps it makes are for Android and iOS, with just Google Analytics and AdMob listed. | CWeb only, and it makes Android apps only. No integrations are listed. |
| Best for | a simple Android app from a no-code builder | free Android apps built with blocks |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Appy Pie and Kodular. How we grade
Price against what you get
Appy Pie starts at $16 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Kodular starts at about $3.82 a month and scores 2.0.
They score the same, and Kodular starts $12.18 a month lower. Of the other AI app builders on the chart, 17 score higher than Appy Pie for less, and 1 scores higher than Kodular for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
At a glance
| Appy Pie | Kodular | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $16 per app / month, billed monthly | €3.99 per month, or €40.99 per year (Premium) |
| Free plan | None | 10 projects, 10 MB total asset size and 5 extensions per project; monetization extensions cannot be used. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial for personal, non-commercial use | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Appy Pie | Kodular |
| Price read from | appypie.com | kodular.io |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Appy Pie
- Priced per app, so each additional app is another subscription.
- iOS publishing needs Platinum, and Apple's $99 yearly and Google's one-time $25 fees are extra.
- Removing Appy Pie branding needs an add-on priced at 2x the plan.
- The page says yearly billing saves up to 20%, but the yearly figures could not be read.
Kodular
- Builds Android apps only; the site mentions no iOS output.
- Prices are shown in euros.
- Monetization extensions cannot be used in projects on the Free plan, and Monetize carries a €15 one-time activation fee plus usage-based pricing.
- The pages read describe a visual builder and mention no AI app-generation feature.
Key features
Appy Pie
- Prompt-to-app generator
- The homepage says an AI agent turns a plain-English prompt into an Android and iOS app with a working preview.
- Built-in modules
- The homepage mentions 200+ modules covering payments, bookings, push notifications, chat and analytics.
- Store publishing
- Basic and Gold publish to Google Play; Platinum also publishes to the Apple App Store.
- Push notifications
- Plans include push notification allowances of 500, 1,000 and 2,000 on Basic, Gold and Platinum.
- Reseller program
- A reseller program is linked from the site navigation.
Kodular
- Visual designer
- Drag components from a palette onto a screen with a live preview, using Material Design components.
- Block programming
- App logic is built by connecting visual blocks, so no syntax errors are possible.
- APK build and QR sharing
- One click generates the Android app; download the APK or share it with a QR code for testing.
- Live testing
- Instant app previews while building.
- Cloud project storage
- Projects live in a central dashboard in the cloud and can be opened from anywhere.
- Kodular Monetize
- Optional monetization components, activated for a one-time €15 plus usage-based pricing, on Free or Premium.
Plans
Appy Pie
Basic$16
per app / month, billed monthly
Android and PWA, 500 downloads a month, email support. Page shows a crossed-out $32.
Gold$36
per app / month, billed monthly
Android, 1,000 downloads a month, email and chat support. Page shows a crossed-out $72.
Platinum$60
per app / month, billed monthly
Android and iOS, 2,000 downloads a month, premium support. Page shows a crossed-out $120.
EnterpriseCustom
Sold through sales: custom API calls, dedicated account manager and custom SLAs.
Kodular
Free$0
10 projects, 10 MB total asset size, 5 extensions per project, and ads shown in the Kodular development platform (not inserted into your app).
Premium€3.99
per month (€40.99 billed yearly)
Unlimited projects, asset size and extensions, any extension including monetization ones, and ad-free development.
Ways to pay less
Appy Pie
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves up to 20%
The pricing toggle labels Yearly as saving up to 20% against monthly billing; the yearly prices were not readable.
- Education
Special discount for schools and nonprofits
The FAQ says governments, nonprofits, schools and students with an .edu address get a discount on yearly plans, via sales.
Kodular
- Annual discount
Two months free on yearly billing
Premium is €3.99 a month or €40.99 a year, which the page labels as 2 months free.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Appy Pie or Kodular?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kodular is cheaper to start with: about $3.82 a month, against $16 a month for Appy Pie. Appy Pie starts at $16 per app / month, billed monthly, and Kodular starts at €3.99 per month, or €40.99 per year (Premium).
Which has a free plan, Appy Pie or Kodular?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Kodular has a free plan. Appy Pie does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.