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ShapeOrama Aussie Animals

ShapeOrama Aussie Animals

Price: 1.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 88/100

version reviewed: 1.1

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Thinking & problem solving

What it is/what you do with it: a collection of puzzles with Australian animals (each animal is made out of geometrical shapes).

Complete the puzzles to reveal the animal and earn points which can be exchanged for outfits and accessories for your game avatar.

12 animals including Kangaroo, Crocodile, Koala, Wombat, Dingo and more.

Shapes include: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, ovals, crescents, semi-circles, stars, rhombuses, hearts, pentagons, hexagons, kites, trapezoids and trapeziums.

What we liked: fun set of original puzzles. Extra features: hints, rewards, the option to record your own narration, sticker scene creation tool. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: navigation could be more intuitive. No recorded voices (shape names).

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Busy Shapes 2

Busy Shapes 2

Price: 2.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.05

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Best for: Brain teasers, Eye-hand coordination

What it is/what you do with it: a set of 3D puzzles for improving eye-hand coordination and logical thinking skills. Over 100 levels in 4 different worlds.

Match the objects with holes (by shape, color, size etc) - just avoid traps and sticky patches - and don't fall into the abyss!

What we liked: the concept. Great variety of challenges. Tons of props (bombs, moving platforms, catapults etc). Simple game controls. Multiple user accounts. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: we liked the 2D layout from the original Busy Shapes more. No hints (we recommend parental assistance).

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Crazy Gears

Crazy Gears

Price: 2.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.4

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Thinking & problem solving

What it is and what you do with it: a set puzzles using chains, rods, gears, racks, hooks and pulleys.

Combine all necessary items to create a mechanism robust enough to pull the hook and transport the player to the next level.

What we liked: the concept. Excellent set of original puzzles from very easy to quite challenging. Covers many STEM concepts as gears, mechanical systems, motion, ratio, action and reaction and more. Great for building thinking and reasoning skills. 2 play modes (free and timed). Parents' area with detailed progress reports. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: no hints.

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Tesla Tubes: Solve our Logic Games & Brain Puzzles - Android Version

Tesla Tubes: Solve our Logic Games & Brain Puzzles - Android Version

Price: free

May contain in-app purchases
Android

Overall Score: 86/100

version reviewed: 1.3.8

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Thinking & problem solving

What it is/what you do with it: a puzzle game with over 600 levels.

Connect the tubes to link batteries to complete the puzzles.

What we liked: the concept. Excellent set of logic puzzles for older kids (and adults). Number and variety of challenges, obstacles, timers etc. Unlockable hints. Cool visuals.

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Tesla Tubes: Solve our Logic Games & Brain Puzzles

Tesla Tubes: Solve our Logic Games & Brain Puzzles

Price: free

May contain `more apps` links
iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 86/100

version reviewed: 1.3.8

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Thinking & problem solving

What it is/what you do with it: a puzzle game with over 600 levels.

Connect the tubes to link batteries to complete the puzzles.

What we liked: the concept. Excellent set of logic puzzles for older kids (and adults). Number and variety of challenges, obstacles, timers etc. Unlockable hints. Cool visuals.

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Match & Learn The Greek Gods

Match & Learn The Greek Gods

Price: 3.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 86/100

version reviewed: 1.4

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Thinking & problem solving, Understanding of the world

What it is/what you do with it: set of animated puzzles introducing kids to Greek mythology.

Solve the puzzles (3 or 6 piece puzzles) to learn about Greek Gods and Goddesses.

Features 12 Gods and Goddesses: Zeus, Poseidon, Hestia, Hera, Hephaestus, Demeter, Athena, Artemis, Ares, Apollo, Hermes and Aphrodite.

What we liked: the concept. Fun illustrations and animations. 2 play modes (timed and without time limit). Humor and fun factor. Ease of use. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: we wish there were more features.

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Wirly

Wirly

Price: free (was 0.99$)

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 85/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Games, Attention & concentration, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is and what you do with it: a puzzle/maze game with 20 levels.

Spin Wirly through mazes in search for her lost buddies, overcome color-locked gates, break bricks and collect coins.

What we liked: the concept. Fun gameplay. Fun characters and visuals. Simple controls. Sounds and backgrounds.

What we didn't like: may be too challenging for some kids (requires good hand-eye coordination).

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Match & Learn Greek Gods Lite

Match & Learn Greek Gods Lite

Price: free

Lite or Demo version
iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 84/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Thinking & problem solving, Understanding of the world

What it is/what you do with it: set of animated puzzles introducing kids to Greek mythology.

Solve the puzzles (3 or 6 piece puzzles) to learn about Greek Gods and Goddesses.

Features 4 Gods and Goddesses (there are 12 Gods and Goddesses in the full version): Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Hermes

What we liked: the concept. Fun illustrations and animations. 2 play modes (timed and without time limit). Humor and fun factor. Ease of use. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: we wish there were more features.

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Mosaic puzzles for kids - Android Version

Mosaic puzzles for kids - Android Version

Price: free

Android

Overall Score: 80/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination

What it is and what you do with it: a set of mosaic puzzles for kids.

Recreate mosaics (over 100 designs to choose from) using 10 color tiles.

What we liked: good for hand-eye coordination and concentration. 2 difficulty modes. Very easy to use. Simple illustrations and animations.

What we didn't like: no hints (some kids may require parental assistance). Navigation could be more intuitive.

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Mosaic puzzles for kids

Mosaic puzzles for kids

Price: free

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 80/100

version reviewed: 1.7

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination

What it is and what you do with it: a set of mosaic puzzles for kids.

Recreate mosaics (over 100 designs to choose from) using 10 color tiles.

What we liked: good for hand-eye coordination and concentration. 2 difficulty modes. Very easy to use. Simple illustrations and animations.

What we didn't like: no hints (some kids may require parental assistance). Navigation could be more intuitive.

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