# Boum! > Wordless horizontal narrative experience with graphical and acoustic immersion for tablets. (iPhone/iPad app by Les inéditeurs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boum/id998434373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Les inéditeurs](https://appshunter.io/developer/795032542) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: $2.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 70 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2015-06-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boum/id998434373/reviews.md ## What is Boum!? An horizontal tale, a new narrative experience for tablets, created and designed by Mikaël Cixous, with a special sound design by Jean-Jacques Birgé. SPECIAL MENTION OF THE BOLOGNA CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR (fiction) - EDITOR'S CHOICE OF THE CHILDREN'S TECHNOLOGY REVIEW SUPPORTED BY CNL, SALON DU LIVRE DE JEUNESSE DE MONTREUIL - A wordless tale spreads itself horizontally, offering a graphical and acoustic immersion into a poetic universe that everyone, across all ages, will appropriate as one wants, at one's own rate. Boum! suggests a new way to dive into a story : The screen of the tablet becomes a window behind which one slides an infinite strip. The simplicity of interactivity, the uninterrupted progression of the hundred of pictures, the immersion provided by stereo sound, the sensitive pleasure of sliding, offer a whole new experience that leaves place for everyone's imagination and freedom of interpretation. Boum! is the story of a guy very lonely and grey, that leaves home to his job, and as any mornings, follows the straight line leading him to the factory, without even thinking to look up at the sky. But on this day, snow starts falling, and the line vanishes… A wink at Prévert and his "Temps perdu", Boum! is a moment of poetry to share, or to enjoy on your own. The absence of spoken or written words widens the field to any ages and any countries. As for any works of "Les Inéditeurs", an interactive cover opens the story, an experimental appetizer that engages to the favorable atmosphere for contemplation and discovery. One could look at the cover playing by itself in a generative way, or handle it very simply. Here, take your time, let the slow time set in… /// Press « A delight for both the eyes and the ears, this is a story presented in one continuous scroll. As you swipe bold illustrations unfold; set to a fascinating audio environment. This entry has a refreshing cinematic feel, and the point-of-view keeps changing, stretching the restrictions of the conventional frame. « Jury of Bologna children's book fair « Esta app rompe muchos convecionalismos entorno a la forma en la que se pueden contar los cuentos y las historias en los dispositivos táctiles ya que prescinde totalmente de la interactividad como la solemos entender y pone su valor en la belleza de las ilustraciones y la exquisita banda sonora que las acompaña. » ABC.es « We’re not Bologna’s, but we were the first academic entity reviewing your beautiful piece back in august. And we love using it with both teachers and kids/teens! Congrats on the award! ». Universitat Autònoma Barcelona Notre cœur fait boum pour Boum!, bijou graphique pour tablette. Télérama Enfants n°12 /// Educational bonuses The wordless story and the acoustic climate encourage the child to tell his/her own story, thus practicing an exercise of mental structuration on the narrative, without noticing it. For the toddlers, a walk guided by an adult would help to go further into the thread of the story. The interactive cover also constitutes a fresh "memory game", allowing the child to anticipates the disclosure of animated patterns, based on the former repetition of them. /// The creators A team of seasoned people in digital creation, notably for young audience, who crafts multimedia since the very beginnings, and who creates and spread unpublished quality works, out of the mainstream shapes. ## Key features - Horizontal scrolling narrative - Graphical and acoustic immersion - Wordless storytelling - Interactive cover - Encourages imagination and interpretation - Suitable for all ages ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boum/id998434373/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Superbe ! *2016-07-16, version 1.0* Un livre merveilleux, pour petits et grands. Les tout petits aiment particulièrement le moment où le personnage se retrouve dans le noir et voit une petite Lumière tout au loin. C'est vraiment une belle histoire. ### 5/5 — Boum... *2015-09-24, version 1.0* ...c'est top ! ## Frequently asked questions about Boum! ### What is Boum! about? Boum! tells the wordless story of a lonely man whose routine is interrupted by falling snow. The narrative unfolds horizontally, offering a unique graphical and acoustic experience designed to spark imagination. ### Is Boum! suitable for children? Yes, Boum! is suitable for all ages, with an age rating of 4+. The wordless nature and poetic universe make it accessible and engaging for young children and adults alike. ### What devices does Boum! support? Boum! is currently supported on iPads, offering a dedicated experience for tablet users. ### How does Boum! differ from traditional books? Boum! offers a new way to experience a story by using the tablet screen as a window to an infinitely sliding strip of illustrations. The simplicity of interaction and the immersive stereo sound create a unique, contemplative experience. ### Does Boum! have any educational benefits? The wordless story and acoustic environment encourage children to create their own narratives, aiding in mental structuration and storytelling practice without them realizing it. ### What is the price of Boum!? Boum! is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. ### How often is Boum! updated? The latest version of Boum! is 1.3, last updated on November 25, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential improvements. ### Does Boum! have ads? No, Boum! is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted and immersive storytelling experience. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2024-11-25 This update improves support for recent devices! ### 1.2 — 2023-10-26 We have been working on updating the application to make it compatible with the latest operating systems. We still do not record any personal data. ### 1.1 — 2018-03-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Support to iOS 11 Updated deprecated code ### 1.0 — 2015-06-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Boum! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kamoeluk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kamoeluk/id1208156895) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Whisperies, contes & histoires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisperies-contes-and-histoires/id1049371949) | 4.5 (750) | Free | Books | | [Phallaina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Books | | [St. Ives: book & nursery rhyme](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-ives-book-and-nursery-rhyme/id1234764287) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [storyplayr mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyplayr-mobile/id1000637489) | 2.9 (8) | Free | Books | | [Don't Let Pigeon Run This App!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-let-pigeon-run-this-app/id459749670) | 4.1 (737) | $5.99 | Books | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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