# Balloonimals

> Interactive balloon animal creation and play app with microphone and touch controls. (iPhone/iPad app by IDEO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloonimals/id307459878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDEO](https://appshunter.io/developer/300721515)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.55/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloonimals/id307459878/reviews.md

## What is Balloonimals?

Beautifully rendered Balloonimals spring to life when you blow into the microphone on your iPhone or swipe with your iPad/iPod Touch. Watch the balloon inflate and then give your phone a shake to start constructing your Balloonimal. With each shake, your animal takes greater shape until... Voila! Your Balloonimal appears and is ready to play. Pet your Balloonimal to see what tricks it can do. An entire collection of balloon animals, including a fish, T-Rex, and snails - 11 Balloonimals in all. See them jump, dance, swim, roar and pop! 

Kids will love Balloonimals for:
- simple controls: blow or swipe to inflate, shake to transform, pet to see your Balloonimal spring to life on screen!
- a variety of Balloonimals that randomly cycle through each time you play
- amazing graphics that bring quality 3D renderings and animations to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
- fun sound effects that playfully squeak, quack and roar

- Kid-approved by our rambunctious team of tiny beta testers
- Ranks high on the Giggle Scale
- Built to be imagination-boosting and exploration-encouraging
- No wrong way to play
- Intuitive enough for kids under 5
- Captivating enough for ages 0 to 100

About the IDEO Play Lab:
Balloonimals was created by an award-winning team of educators, designers and toy experts who create apps that promote creativity. Our apps encourage kids’ natural tendencies towards curiosity, play and imagination, making us a favorite of both kids and parents.

Questions, comments or just wanting to say hi? Drop us a note at ToyLabApps@ideo.com.

## Key features

- Inflate balloons with microphone or swipe
- Shake to transform into animals
- Pet animals for tricks
- Collection of 11 unique Balloonimals
- 3D graphics and animations
- Fun sound effects

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloonimals/id307459878/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-01-20, version 6.0*

Paid 2 dollars for an app that makes blowing sounds with no balloon.

### 5/5 — Balloonimals Version 9.1

*2022-01-01, version 6.0*

Instructions: Swipe to Blow an Trex, Crab, Dog, Snake, Fish, Unicorn, Sheep, Lion, Duck, Kangaroo, and 2 Snails and Play with All of them and Take a Picture and Play for 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, and Everytime and Pop but, it Takes Forever after Buy $1.99 in Balloonimals if you put your Password again, if you forgot password, put your passcode and your password and it installs. Find in App Store, Not Google Play! For All ages 2-90+

### 1/5 — Need new IOS 13 update. App crashes

*2019-09-23, version 5.55*

You guys need an update for the new IOS. It keeps crashing.

### 1/5 — Truly Disapointed

*2019-03-19, version 5.55*

There is no clear direction, no content page . Not at all what I expected ... I wanted a step by step instructions on how to make simple balloon animals, an ability to forward threw options and create . The cost for this app was not worth what a person gets and I’m sorry I threw my money away ... in hindsight I should of gave it to the homeless!

### 1/5 — Freezes constantly

*2018-12-22, version 5.55*

Almost every time I open this app for my two year old it freezes. Very frustrating to have to exit and open the app again.

### 2/5 — Needs iOS 12 update.   Not working on XR phone

*2018-11-20, version 5.55*

Needs a update

### 2/5 — Used to be great

*2017-10-23, version 5.53*

My kids loved this app but the last few weeks it has been freezing up after the first balloon was made and had to be restarted every time. Now it won't even make one. It freezes as soon as the first balloon is blown up now so we can't even use it.

### 5/5 — Excellent developer

*2016-11-08, version 5.53*

This app was among the first apps I purchased on our second(?) gen iPod Touch ages ago. I recently downloaded it again just for fun on my iPad and found that the developer is still maintaining it and putting out patches to keep up with the latest iOS versions. Excellent work and dedication! We need more developers like you!

### 1/5 — Won't even install

*2016-06-12, version 1.0*

Paid for these apps three days ago and they still won't install. If they aren't working, take them out of the App Store.

### 1/5 — Bundled & Left With Nothing

*2016-04-19, version 1.0*

I purchased this app as a bundle along with the baby balloonimals for my youngest son. After the purchase, (an NUMEROUS attempts with wi-fi ON / wi-fi OFF & changing different locations), these 2 apps WILL NOT DOWNLOAD FOR ANYTHING! 

I got charged for nothing....WHAT A RIP!

## Frequently asked questions about Balloonimals

### What does Balloonimals do?

Balloonimals allows users to create and interact with virtual balloon animals. You can inflate balloons by blowing into your device's microphone or swiping, then shake your device to transform them into various animals. Once formed, you can pet your Balloonimal to see it perform tricks.

### What are the key features of Balloonimals?

Key features include inflating balloons via microphone or touch, shaking to transform them into animals, petting animals for tricks, a collection of 11 different balloon animals, engaging 3D graphics and animations, and fun sound effects. The controls are designed to be simple and intuitive for young children.

### Is Balloonimals free to download and play?

Yes, Balloonimals is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is Balloonimals compatible with?

Balloonimals is designed for Apple devices. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, utilizing their respective microphones and touch screen capabilities for interaction.

### What are some common use cases for Balloonimals?

Balloonimals is ideal for imaginative play and entertainment for children. It can be used to spark creativity, encourage exploration, and provide a fun, interactive experience that is captivating for a wide age range, from toddlers to older children.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.0 — 2020-04-22

We've updated this beloved classic to be compatible with newer devices. Enjoy Balloonimals full screen!

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