# Home Base

> Explore book worlds, play games, create an avatar, chat with friends and more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scholastic.HomeBase](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scholastic.HomeBase)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.scholastic.HomeBase`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Scholastic
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 185,899
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (2,260 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-05
- **First published:** 2019-02-13
- **Size:** 899 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-27
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scholastic.HomeBase)
- **Website:** [https://www.scholastic.com/homebase](https://www.scholastic.com/homebase)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.scholastic.com/privacy-kids.htm](https://www.scholastic.com/privacy-kids.htm)

## Description

Welcome to **Home Base**, the ultimate digital hub for young readers to dive into the worlds of beloved books and connect with friends. Explore interactive islands dedicated to popular series like *Wings of Fire*, *The Bad Guys*, *I Survived*, *BONE*, and more. Users can create custom avatars, engage in fun minigames, and enjoy map-based games with others. Home Base provides a safe, moderated chat environment, encouraging a friendly and creative community. Perfect for kids who love stories and want to experience their favorite book characters in an exciting online space.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Engaging for children with beloved book characters like Dog Man and Goosebumps
- Creative avatar customization and mini-games
- Promotes reading and discovery of new books
- Child-friendly environment with moderated social features
- Offers a fun and educational experience for kids

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Problems with accessing certain game features
- Repetitive elements in gameplay, such as the same character appearing
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Black screens and bugs that hinder gameplay

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scholastic.HomeBase)