Ubooly Talks! app review: an engaging educational experience

Introduction

Are you looking for a way to engage with your children in educational activities? Do you find it's hard to capture and keep their attention when it comes to learning? If so the Ubooly Talks! app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone may answer your request. This app is meant for children ages three to 10 and is meant to be a gym coach, tutor, and a companion to your child. How is this possible? Well the app talks, sings, tells stories, teaches a variety of lessons, and even plays games.

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Can Stand Alone

It should be noted that this app can be played on its own or with the Ubooly plush toy. In order to use it with the play toy just insert your device into the toy and the Ubooly will "come to life." You can actually play with the app on its own as a means of deciding if it would be something you child is interested in, and then invest in the toy.

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Ubooly is very social, smart, and a whole lot of fun. It acts as your child's companion rather than just a game. The app will learn about your child such as hobbies and interests, birthday, and of course name, just as a real friend would learn. Kids can customize the look of their Ubooly from their clothing, to their hairstyle, and even their face. There are four Ubooly's to choose from: orange, blue, green, and pink so they are sure to find their favorite color.

Downloading and using the app is free to do but many of the features require in-app purchases. These purchases are available for $0.99 to $2.99 or you can unlock all the packs for $29.99.

 

Using the App

The first time you use the app you will need to set it up, which needs to be done by parents. Kids can help out once the account is created. It’s at this point you will be selecting their hobbies, interests, favorite colors, and other customizable information. From here Ubooly is ready to start playing and socializing with your child.

There are all kinds of educational lessons here that you can use such as counting, the alphabet, space, oceans, the human body, vocabulary, and a whole lot more. In general the games are really fun and engaging; they can just be pretty pricey if you want to purchase a few of the packs.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Acts as a companion to your child
• Offers all kinds of educational lessons
• The app sings, tells stories, plays games, and more
• The app can be customized for your child

 

Cons

• There is very little free content
• The app is sometimes slow to respond when navigating and using the activities

 

Final Words

The Ubooly Talks! App for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone gives kids an activity that goes much further than your basic educational offering. Just be prepared to purchase a number of additional packs in order to keep your child challenged and happy.