# FOCUS On the Go! > Family-focused app for emotional learning and resilience building. (iPhone/iPad app by University of California, Los Angeles.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-the-go/id624713445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [University of California, Los Angeles](https://appshunter.io/developer/498096168) - Category: Education, Games, Family - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 259 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-05-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-the-go/id624713445/reviews.md ## What is FOCUS On the Go!? Buddy Bear has a lot on his mind, and he needs your family’s help to talk about his feelings. Play alongside Buddy to practice understanding and sharing your feelings and to collect tools for calming down in challenging situations. FOCUS On the Go! includes a suite of games and resources for everyone in your family. You can have fun together with Buddy Bear while learning ways to help strengthen your families. Bear Necessities Buddy is frustrated because his ball got stuck in a tree. Help him by moving branches on the screen to guide the ball back into your Cozy Cavern. You can collect yummy cherries along the way too! After each level, you can help decorate the Cozy Cavern with all the tools you’ve collected. These things help Buddy feel better when he’s stressed out. Now he has his ball back and really feels at home! Comic Creator Do you have a story you want to share with your family and friends? Make a comic strip to say exactly what’s on your mind. Choose bear graphics and speech bubbles to make your story come to life. You can even customize your own speech bubble to say exactly what's on your mind. Then share your comic with family and friends through email or Facebook. Feeling Finder Buddy is looking for new words to use when talking about his feelings. In this feelings word search, swipe your finger across the letters to make feeling words. Words are hidden backwards, forwards, diagonally and bent around corners. Once you find a feeling word, drag it to its corresponding color zones on your Feeling Thermometer. Green feelings are the ones that feel really comfortable, while red feelings are the ones that feel really uncomfortable. Bear Chill Buddy needs your help to relax! Move Buddy back and forth across the bottom of the screen to catch bubbles with tools to help Buddy cool down. The more tools you collect, the closer Buddy gets to his green zone on the Feeling Thermometer. But look out for the chili peppers! They make Buddy's temperature rise closer towards the red zone. Your goal is to keep Buddy feeling comfortable in the green zone. Parents Parents can learn and play along with your kids. You can watch them while they find feeling words or create a comic. Within the Parent’s section, you can watch videos, download activities you can do as a family, and take surveys to learn more about your family’s strengths. FOCUS On the Go! supports the FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress™) family resilience training model. To learn more about ways to build a stronger family using FOCUS On the Go!, visit http://nfrc.ucla.edu/focus-on-the-go. ## Key features - Interactive games for understanding feelings - Tools for calming down in stressful situations - Comic strip creator for self-expression - Feeling word search and identification - Parent resources and family activities - Supports family resilience training ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-the-go/id624713445/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So much fun to play! *2013-05-10, version 1.0* This app is great for adults and kids alike! The Bear Necessities game is my favorite - I love collecting items for my Cozy Cavern as I solve each puzzle. The surveys are also useful tools, and you get instant feedback! ### 5/5 — Good stuff! *2013-05-09, version 1.0* Great games that are fun for the kids! ### 5/5 — Fun and learning all in one! *2013-05-08, version 1.0* I downloaded this fun and interactive app for families because my twin girls loved the cute bear and other whimsical graphics. The four fun games help kids communicate their feelings and identify coping skills (in the Cozy Cavern). The different levels make it fun for kids (and grown ups!) of all ages. I love the idea of the survey to help families identify all of their strengths. It encourages creativity as well by enabling kids to create their own comics and even share them with friends! My kids love it! ### 5/5 — Fun and informative! *2013-05-08, version 1.0* This app helps my daughter to talk feelings while she is having fun. She loves the bear games! I found the information in the parent section to be very informative. GREAT APP! ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2013-05-08, version 1.0* I downloaded this app today and played it with my daughter. She enjoyed playing all of the games, but her favorite game was the comic creator. She really enjoyed coming up with the characters and the stories. As she developed the comic strip we discussed thoughts and feelings and I found this game to be an ideal way to improve our communication and it was quality time spent together. We had a lot of fun and plan to recommend this app to all of our friends and family! Nice job. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Jess B *2013-05-07, version 1.0* Great app! Fun games for the kids where they actually learn something! Very helpful for families, kid service members and spouses alike. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2013-05-07, version 1.0* I have tried all the game today and really enjoyed them. My niece had fun playing the Bear Necessities game. It helped us talk about her problem solving skills and ways that help her calm down when she's upset. Thanks for this very useful tool! ### 5/5 — Great app for all ages - even teenagers! *2013-05-07, version 1.0* My teenage son doesn't often like to talk about feelings. The comic creator part of this app is great for him to share about his day. He can email his comic or post it to Facebook. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2013-05-07, version 1.0* I just downloaded this application for my niece and nephew and they love it. ### 5/5 — Great Game For Kids! *2013-05-07, version 1.0* My son and my nephew are obsessed with game where you have to get the ball into the cave. They are also having fun making comics with that game too. They are having fun and learning (without realizing it). ## Frequently asked questions about FOCUS On the Go! ### What is FOCUS On the Go!? FOCUS On the Go! is an educational app designed to help families understand and express emotions. It uses interactive games and creative tools to teach emotional regulation and build family resilience, based on the FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress™) model. ### What age is FOCUS On the Go! for? The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children and their families to use together. It supports children in learning to identify and manage their feelings. ### Does FOCUS On the Go! have ads? No, FOCUS On the Go! does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide an uninterrupted learning experience for families. ### What kind of games are in FOCUS On the Go!? The app features games like 'Bear Necessities' for problem-solving and decoration, 'Comic Creator' for storytelling, 'Feeling Finder' for emotional vocabulary, and 'Bear Chill' for relaxation techniques. ### Can parents use FOCUS On the Go! with their children? Yes, parents can play along with their children and access a dedicated Parent's section. This section offers videos, downloadable family activities, and surveys to learn more about family strengths. ### How does FOCUS On the Go! help with emotional regulation? The app teaches children to identify feelings using a 'Feeling Thermometer' and provides tools and games like 'Bear Chill' to help them practice calming down in challenging situations. It aims to keep users comfortable in the 'green zone' of emotions. ### Is FOCUS On the Go! available on different devices? FOCUS On the Go! is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed to be accessible on various Apple mobile devices. ### How often is FOCUS On the Go! updated? The app was last updated on March 23, 2018, to version 2.1.1. While updates have not been frequent recently, the core features remain functional for its intended purpose. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2018-03-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Build number bumped to fix the App Store listing images. ### 2.1 — 2018-01-25 Compatibility and bug fixes. ### 2.0 — 2014-11-04 · Updated graphics for smoother integration with higher resolution devices · Bug fixes · New menu architecture · Updated videos and resources ### 1.0 — 2013-05-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to FOCUS On the Go! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Babies on The Homefront](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babies-on-the-homefront/id932027017) | 3.0 (4) | Free | Education | | [Wondergrade: Learning Emotions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wondergrade-learning-emotions/id1529200729) | 4.5 (37) | Free | Education | | [Feelu: Kids Emotions & SEL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feelu-kids-emotions-and-sel/id1462795455) | 3.8 (46) | Free | Education | | [Sesame for Military Families](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sesame-for-military-families/id550520652) | 4.1 (10) | Free | Education | | [Hubble Learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubble-learning/id1447315085) | 4.8 (10) | Free | Education | | [Triangle of Life (TF-CBT)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triangle-of-life-tf-cbt/id978441894) | 4.0 (40) | Free | Education | ## More apps by University of California, Los Angeles - [cdli tablet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdli-tablet/id636437023) - [UCLA Campus Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucla-campus-map/id795236514) - [i-Angel Sound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-angel-sound/id839199212) - [UCLA Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucla-mobile/id879908764) - [BruWin Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruwin-rewards/id905113513) All apps by University of California, Los Angeles: https://appshunter.io/developer/498096168 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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