Price: 2.99$
Overall Score: 99/100
version reviewed: 1.0.3
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What it is:a set of 'mix and match' puzzles with animals (15 animals).
What you do with it: slide 3 strips containing heads/bodies/legs to complete an animal then tap different parts of the animal for sounds and animations.
Two modes of play: 'free' (just mix and match) and 'challenge' (complete all the animals as instructed).
What we liked: the concept, simple illustrations, sounds, ease of use, fun factor, no distracting elements.
What we didn't like: some animations may be too 'flashy' for more sensitive kids. Some elements are designed for fun but they may introduce false concepts (e.g. a hedgehog keeping a baby hedgehog in a kangaroo-like pouch). The educational value could be higher.
Free preview: if you are not sure, please see our 'See before you buy' video (below) or try the free version of the app.
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Price: 3.99$
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Overall Score: 99/100
version reviewed: 1.0.2
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What it is: a short interactive story (8 pages/scenes) with additional activities.
What you do with it: there are two modes: 'read by myself' and 'read and play'. For each page you watch a short animated intro, then follow the text and audio instructions and try to complete the task (feed the pigs, pick apples, drive the tractor etc). Touch the objects in the scene for clues or extra interaction (like feeding the birds in the nest).
What we liked: the concept, very nice illustrations and animations, simple but entertaining activities, high level of interaction, audio and visual clues. The app can be used even by smaller children (with parental assistance).
What we didn't like: the words are not highlighted when the text is being read, some of the tasks have more purpose (like picking apples and eggs) than others (e.g. riding the horse). Some of the actions could be more intuitive. A simple reward system for completing each task would make this app even more fun. The story may not be too appealing to older kids (who are supposed to read it themselves).
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Price: 1.99$
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Overall Score: 98/100
version reviewed: 4.0.0
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What it is: Interactive 'Hide and seek' toy for the very young children.
What you do with it: Listen to the animal voice in the barn and tap on the door to let the animal out.
What we liked: the concept, simple graphics and animations, simple navigation clear sounds and narration, language options.
What we didn't like: 'ad' on the first screen, spoken instructions would be a plus, a little pricey.
This app has in-app purchases as an option (additional language packs, not required for English/Spanish users)."
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Price: 3.99$
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Overall Score: 97/100
version reviewed: 3.3.0
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What it is: a bedtime routine book with the farm theme.
What you do with it: go around the farm, turn out the lights and put the farm animals to bed.
What we liked: the concept, wonderful illustrations, simple animations, professional narration, sounds and sound effects, easy operation, 12 language versions.
What we didn't like: only 7 animals with the original purchase. The 'New Animals' button (leading to the in-app purchase section) easily available to a child.
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Price: 0.99$
Overall Score: 97/100
version reviewed: 1.2.0
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What it is: a set of 50 animal puzzles
What you do with it: slide the pieces into place to complete a picture of an animal. Two modes of play; Toddler Mode: 10 simple 1 piece puzzles (4 animals on a page) and Pro Mode: 40 animals, about 8 pieces each.
What we liked: ease of use (the puzzles are suitable even for very young children), simple graphics, no distracting elements.
What we didn't like: the app could offer more educational value (e.g. the names of animals could be read out etc.). We wish there were more sounds and sound backgrounds.
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Price: free
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Overall Score: 96/100
version reviewed: 4.1.0
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What it is: an interactive 'Hide and seek' toy for the very young children.
What you do with it: Listen to the animal voice in the barn and tap on the door to let it out.
What we liked: the concept, simple graphics and animations, simple navigation clear sounds and narration, language options.
What we didn't like: 'ad' on the first screen, spoken instructions would be a plus, a little pricey.
This app has in-app purchases as an option (additional language packs, not required for English/Spanish users)."
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Price: 3.99$
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Overall Score: 95/100
version reviewed: 3.2.0
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What it is: a bedtime routine book with the farm theme.
What you do with it: go around the farm, turn out the lights and put the farm animals to bed.
What we liked: the concept, wonderful illustrations, simple animations, professional narration, sounds and sound effects, easy operation, 12 language versions.
What we didn't like: only 7 animals with the original purchase. The 'New Animals' button (leading to the in-app purchase section) easily available to a child.
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Price: 0.99$ (was 1.99$)
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Overall Score: 93/100
version reviewed: 1.7
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What it is: 3 activities with the 'farm animals' theme.
What you do with it: the activities include:
- sticker scene with 10 animals and 2 farmers
- memory game (3 levels of difficulty, from 4 to 20 pictures)
- animated animal flashcards (10 animals)
What we liked: very nice illustrations. Animal sounds. Ease of use. No distracting elements.
What we didn't like: just 10 animals to play with. No spoken instructions. No rewards. The sticker activity is very basic (no editing options, very few stickers).
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Price: free
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Overall Score: 92/100
version reviewed: 1.0.0
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What it is: an interactive book illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Contains 6 ministories with additional activities.
What you do with it: play a minigame to select the animal (Lucky Lamb, Gobbly Goat, Cuddly Cow, Portly Pig, Diggity Dog or Higgledy Hen). Read the story yourself or listen to the narrator. Touch the animations for interaction, sounds and 'minidialogues'.
What we liked: the concept, great illustrations and animations, fun characters, interactive elements enhancing the reading experience, sounds and sound backgrounds, reading options (word highlighting feature, speech bubbles), ease of use, the way the stories are selected (a slider puzzle).
What we didn't like: none.
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Price: 0.99$
Overall Score: 91/100
version reviewed: 1.0.0
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What it is/what you do with it: an interactive version of Axel Scheffler's book. 2 reading modes (read to me and read myself).
Swipe the pictures of animals to create new animals and poems (there are 121 'animal' combinations). Tap the animals for sounds.
What we liked: the concept. Simple illustrations. Humor and fun factor. Lively narration. Ease of use. No distracting elements.
What we didn't like: -
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