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Name That Dog Pro app review: how well do you know your dogs
Introduction
There are literally hundreds of breeds of dogs and most dog lovers like to think they are experts of sorts when it comes to naming the breeds. The Name That Dog Pro app gives you a chance to show off your skills by naming that breed after you are shown a picture. The app can be used on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone, and showcases more than 349 different breeds. This is a challenging and fun game that lets dog lovers learn a little in the process.
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Brush Up on your Skills
Here's a chance to brush up on your skills when it comes to identifying the different breeds of dogs. You are given a high-resolution image of a dog and then your job is to choose its proper name from a list of four choices. Some are pretty simple and are pretty much giveaways but there are other images that will likely leave you stumped. As mentioned there are more than 349 breeds covered so there are plenty of varieties here. Because this is the pro version of the app you'll have access to 101 extra breeds, the app is ad-free, and the photos you are given are larger, which can help you identify the breed easier.
The best science apps for iPhone-2021The app was released a couple of years ago and hasn't had any updates. It does have five out of five stars from users who find the game to be fun and challenging for the whole family.
Playing the Game
It's all about the gameplay here and as users have noted this is a great game for the entire family. Kids love taking a look at all the different dog pictures and it's a great way for them to learn the names of different breeds. Because of the more than 2,000 images they are sure to become an expert in no time. There are two different game modes to choose from which are Speed Challenge Mode where you are racing against the clock, and Practice Mode, which doesn't have a timer and offers endless play.
The best dog apps for iPhoneThe app does support achievements and awards badges which you can brag about by posting to Twitter and/or Facebook. If you happen to guess all the breeds in the game correct then you'll be given the gold medal which is called the King of the Hill badge. The user interface is simple and cute, content loads quickly, and the game itself is extremely easy to understand.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Gameplay is simple to understand
- Kids and adults can play
- You are shown a high-resolution image of a dog and four breeds to choose from
- The app supports achievements and badges
- There are two different game modes
Cons
- It would be nice to see some additional features added to the game
Final Words
The Name That Dog app can be played on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and can not only offer you up lots of fun but help you learn what these different breeds look like.