# Fun With Directions HD Lite

> Interactive app for practicing listening and following directions with children. (iPhone/iPad app by Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC.)

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- Developer: [Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460288922)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 290 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-directions-hd-lite/id478249055/reviews.md

## What is Fun With Directions HD Lite?

Give the boy something to eat. He’ll even say “Thanks!”  Touch the violin and it plays for you! Check out our Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXCe1fETCnc

Fun with Directions Lite is a ground-breaking app for the iPAD, designed to provide a fun and engaging way to practice listening, following directions, working memory and the auditory processing of language. From the simplest of directions (“Touch the cat”) to the more complex (“Give the boy without a hat or glasses, something round that grows on trees and can be red or green.”) your child can grow and learn with this game over time.  Colorful, vivid art and animations against a white background combine to create a complete game experience without visual clutter. Sound effects and surprises keep the game engaging! This app is a great choice for a toddler/preschooler, or any young child who would like to practice listening to or reading directions!

Included in the Lite version are two concepts: “give” and “touch.” It allows 2 users to have their data tracked, plus one guest user to play.

Features include settings for data tracking, automatic vs. manual advance to the next direction, touch/drag OR touch/tap option, text on/off, (to practice reading vs. listening) and the desired level of play: easy, intermediate, and advanced.

An added bonus that is included in this app is the optional “Superstar Direction” which allows additional practice for remembering (“What did you have to do?”) but also expressive language. The child’s response is recorded and played back. Superstar Directions are surprise questions that can be set to a variety of intervals, or turned off.

Hamaguchi Apps is dedicated to the mission of bringing high-quality apps to the general public and professionals for affordable prices. *Please contact our tech support if you are experiencing any technical issues with our apps. We will always help you troubleshoot it and get back to you generally within one business day. We cannot respond to reviews and there are generally easy solutions to every issue. info@hamaguchiapps.com

Developed by Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, a noted speech-language pathologist and author of Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know, as well as books on the treatment of auditory processing disorders.


PRIVACY POLICY: We do NOT collect personal data from our users and have no ads. Personal data regarding user performance on the tasks on this app are self-contained and not transmitted in any way. There are no in-app purchases in this app. There is a link to our other apps in the iTunes store, which requires internet access if viewing is desired. Find our privacy policy here: https://hamaguchiapps.com/privacy-policy

To find out more about this app and our other upcoming projects, visit our website: www.hamaguchiapps.com

## Key features

- Practice listening and following directions
- Develop working memory
- Improve auditory processing
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Interactive games with sound effects
- Text on/off for reading practice
- Record and playback for expressive language

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-directions-hd-lite/id478249055/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A really fun and helpful app!

*2025-02-26, version 2.1*

This was recommended by my grandson’s speech therapist to  use at home. He loves it! Doesn’t seem like homework for him- nicely done with enjoyable graphics and sounds  but  helps him with  his many issues.  We are going to try the other apps also very soon.  Try it for your child- it’s actually fun for them, like a game. He is four yrs.old

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2025-02-24*

I use the full version as a speech pathologist but my 3 year old grandson loves this lite version too. It only has the 2 concepts but he seems to be learning from it.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your kind review. We are glad your grandson is enjoying the app.  If you ever have any issues with it, please shoot us an email at info@hamaguchiapps.com

### 2/5 — No sound

*2017-10-28*

Despite ensuring that sound is selected in the settings, there is NO SOUND.

**Developer response:** Please be assured that there IS sound in the app. Apple would not approve this app otherwise. Please check your mute button settings. for older iPads, take a look at this YouTube video to help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBfJmfZt7lE
For newer iPads look at this video: https://osxdaily.com/2019/01/31/how-mute-ipad-turn-off-sound/

### 3/5 — Please fix

*2016-08-05, version 1.6*

I have loved all of your apps for years now but recently all of your apps are no longer playing sound please fix

### 3/5 — Okay.

*2014-05-08*

While I like the app and the concept, it worries me that one of the directions is "give the dog the chocolate." Chocolate can kill a dog, and I wouldn't want to reinforce in children that it is a good idea

### 2/5 — SLP

*2013-08-14, version 1.4*

Oh no!  I just downloaded the lite version to try and there is no sound!  Please help, how to fix this?

### 5/5 — Fun with Directions HD Lite

*2013-05-24*

Fun With Directions Lite is a wonderful app to help struggling students, or language learners to understand the concepts of Give and touch. With three levels to choose from and the ability to set up for two users as well as track progress Fun with Directions is an app you will want to return to time and time again.  The colorful, kid friendly graphics and use of child's voice help engage the user in the requested tasks. Great for use in the classroom or in speech sessions teachers and students will appreciate the simplicity of use and presentation of concepts.

### 5/5 — Fun with directions

*2013-05-22*

This is the very best app for children aged 3-5 my child loves it. He enjoys speaking the directions and hearing his recorded voice and has increased instructions to remember. I can't recommend it enough, do try it.

### 5/5 — Super

*2013-01-17, version 1.2*

I really like how this app allows the students the opportunity to work independently on following directions. It is a fun way to back up those verbal promps..

### 4/5 — Worth the .99

*2013-01-14, version 1.2*

My youngest two kids love this app. It's very easy for them to pick up and play. I like it because there are some solid skills being taught as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Fun With Directions HD Lite

### What does Fun With Directions HD Lite do?

This app is designed to help children practice essential skills like listening, following directions, working memory, and auditory processing. It uses interactive games with colorful visuals and sound effects to make learning engaging and fun for young children.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include practicing simple to complex directions, customizable settings for data tracking, automatic or manual advancement, touch/drag or touch/tap options, text display for reading practice, and adjustable difficulty levels. It also includes an optional 'Superstar Direction' feature for extra memory and expressive language practice.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this is the Lite version of the app and is available for free. The developers aim to provide high-quality educational apps at affordable prices, and this version offers a taste of the full app's capabilities without any cost.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

This app is a great choice for toddlers and preschoolers, or any young child who would benefit from practicing listening to or reading directions. The customizable difficulty levels allow children to grow and learn with the game over time.

### How does the app help with language development?

The app directly targets auditory processing and the comprehension of language by requiring users to listen to and follow specific instructions. The 'Superstar Direction' feature further supports expressive language by allowing children to record and play back their responses to surprise questions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2023-02-26

We have re-coded this app into Swift for a more reliable and consistent user experience.

### 2.0 — 2021-05-21

iOS 14 bug fixed.

### 1.9 — 2017-11-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 Optimization.

### 1.8 — 2017-02-09

Bug Fixing..

### 1.7 — 2017-02-02

iOS 10 update and optimization for compatibility.

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