# Fun With Directions

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-directions/id487558905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460288922)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $15.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 292 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-directions/id487558905/reviews.md

## What is Fun With Directions?

Open a door and see what’s behind it. Give the boy something to eat. He’ll even say “Thanks!” Color a cat with the help of the magic crayon! Push a button and watch the elevator door open-what could be inside? 

**Check out a demo of this app on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXCe1fETCnc

Fun with Directions is for the iPHONE and is a ground-breaking app, designed to provide a fun and engaging way to practice listening, following directions, colors, spatial concepts, auditory memory and auditory processing. From the simplest of directions (“Touch the cat”) to the more complex (“With your orange crayon, color the large one that is a furry pet and likes to chase mice”) 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 are ten concepts: Give, touch, open, close, top, middle, bottom, push, color, erase.  

Features include settings for text on/off, (to practice reading vs. listening) selecting specific concepts, 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 pop up at random times, but can easily be turned off if desired.

Hamaguchi Apps is dedicated to the mission of bringing high-quality apps to the general public and professionals for affordable prices.


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 can be viewed via internet access, if desired.

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.

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

## Key features

- Following directions
- Coloring activities
- Auditory memory practice
- Spatial concepts
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Reading practice option
- Voice recording for expressive language

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-directions/id487558905/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No sound

*2020-07-27*

Please help, there is no sound. As soon you fix my problem I will change Ratings. I already emailed you

**Developer response:** While this is an old review, we did want to respond that this was a mute button issue. All of our apps have fully-functioning sound or Apple would not approve them, we promise! When in doubt, please do email us directly as we always respond within a business day: info@hamaguchiapps.com

### 2/5 — Annoyed!

*2019-11-09*

So I thought the app was going to be great for my son, since his OT recommended it. So I bought it and downloaded to my iPhone and for some reason you can’t hear the directions! So annoyed! Help! Or I want my money back!

**Developer response:** Please check your mute settings. I promise that is the issue. Apple would not approve an app without sound. Also--in the future if you have any issues with our apps please email us at info@hamaguchiapps.com and we can help you troubleshoot any app issue.

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2012-11-06*

This app is amazing. I love the feature "Super Star Directions" where the player restates and records the directions they are told to follow. This is great for using with all abilities of children, especially since the settings for each user can be customized. High quality app well worth the price!

### 5/5 — Fun with Directions (IPhone)

*2012-11-01*

By: Papadiz

Great app.  Clear directions and varying degrees of difficulty allow the learner to progress in to multistep instructions.

### 5/5 — Simple, Clear, Directions

*2012-10-17*

This teaches directions in an easy simple format. Working on colors, shapes, nouns, top/middle bottom, under/above. This is a great app for children with ASD. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great app for learning to follow spoken or written directions

*2012-10-15*

My students love the animations and the cute characters in this app.  This is a great app for directed or independent learning of following auditory or written directions.  It can be customized to the level of difficulty one chooses.  As a therapist, I always appreciate being able to customize the experience my student has!  I love this full version and the added concepts as compared to the lite version.

### 4/5 — Simple to use

*2012-10-14*

Great app for teaching and or reviewing basic prepositions and following directions.  Interactive and fun to play.

### 4/5 — Good in multiple ways

*2012-10-14*

This app is one of those rare apps where your kids will learn just by playing. It's fun, easy to use and would help with reading and comprehension skills.

@jedipadmaster on twitter

### 5/5 — Really Fun App

*2012-10-13*

This is a fun app for working on following directions.  The pictures are cute and colorful.  I love how they "come to life" when the correct answer is selected.  There is a nice variety of concepts and activities to keep the user's interest.  A nice feature is the option to turn off the voice and just have text or vice versa.  You can also choose to have both.  This is great for working on reading and comprehension skills.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-10-13*

Colors, shapes, top, middle, bottom, nouns, this app teaches all and more. So much fun they do not even know they are learning.

## Frequently asked questions about Fun With Directions

### What is Fun With Directions?

Fun With Directions is an educational app designed to help children practice listening, following directions, and developing auditory processing skills through interactive activities and colorful animations.

### What age is Fun With Directions for?

The app is recommended for toddlers and preschoolers, and any young child who needs to practice listening to or reading directions. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How does Fun With Directions help with learning?

It uses a variety of interactive tasks, from simple commands like 'Touch the cat' to more complex instructions involving colors and spatial concepts, to build listening comprehension and memory.

### Can I track my child's progress with Fun With Directions?

The app includes an optional 'Superstar Direction' feature that records and plays back the child's response, providing practice for expressive language and allowing parents to assess understanding.

### What are the learning concepts covered in Fun With Directions?

The app includes ten core concepts: Give, touch, open, close, top, middle, bottom, push, color, and erase, with settings to customize the learning experience.

### Does Fun With Directions have ads?

No, Fun With Directions does not contain any advertisements. The developers are dedicated to providing a high-quality, ad-free experience for users.

### What devices support Fun With Directions?

Fun With Directions is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on March 5, 2023, with version 1.5.

### How much does Fun With Directions cost?

Fun With Directions is a paid app priced at $15.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2023-03-05

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

### 1.4 — 2018-04-22

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

iOS 11.3 optimization

### 1.3 — 2017-02-07

iOS 10 update and optimization for compatibility

### 1.2 — 2013-10-30

Updates for iOS7.
Included Parental Gate.

### 1.1 — 2013-04-19

-Data Tracking for up to 75 Individuals & Groups
- Automatic Advance to next concept
- Touch & Tap option

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