# Interactive Balloon School — user reviews > 108 indexed App Store user reviews of Interactive Balloon School by TabTale LTD, rated 4.50/5 from 19 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-balloon-school/id497236570/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-balloon-school/id497236570.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Interactive Balloon School? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👶 Highly engaging for toddlers and babies - 📚 Educational content covering letters, numbers, animals, shapes - 🎉 Positive reinforcement with clapping and celebration sounds - 🎨 Bright colors and visually appealing design - 🔊 Cute and entertaining audio/voice guidance - ⏱️ Keeps children entertained for extended periods - 💰 Affordable full version purchase option - 🎮 Simple and intuitive interface for young children **Cons** - 📢 Excessive and poorly-placed advertisements - 🎯 Ads positioned where children easily tap them accidentally - 💳 Accidental in-app purchases triggered by ad clicks - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues - 🔔 Persistent push notifications that won't disable - 🚫 Ads still present in paid/full version - 🎭 Odd and unfamiliar vocabulary choices (e.g., 'ugli', 'xigua') - 🌍 American terminology despite British English voice - 📱 Incompatible with certain devices (iPad audio issues) - 🎨 Busy background design distracting for learning - 🔤 Small or hard-to-see letters in some games - ⚡ Gesture controls cause accidental app exits - 🚀 Slow pacing may not suit all age groups **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes during letters game - No sound on iPad despite working on iPhone - Persistent red update notification tag without actual updates - Gesture controls trigger unintended app exits - Push notifications cannot be disabled - Ads still appear in purchased full version - Accidental purchases from ad clicks - Spam posts to Twitter account - Inconsistent performance across devices **Most requested features** - Spanish language version - Kindle compatibility - Ability to disable or relocate advertisements - Adjustable difficulty levels - Better resume/save functionality - Lock feature to prevent accidental app exits - Remove ads from paid version completely - Disable push notifications option - More familiar vocabulary for alphabet learning - Cleaner, less busy background design ## Newest reviews (17 of 108) ### 2/5 — Would love.. *2017-02-11* But I'm so tired of finding "free" apps that the only thing my kid wants to do is press the ad button! I know you can buy it so the ads stop but oh my gosh.. just make people pay for it then so I can stop getting my hopes up of finding an actual free and awesome learning app for my daughter. But nothing is for free any more so, I have no idea why I am even writing this. Have a nice day. ### 3/5 — Could be better *2014-07-26* This is a good game for toddlers, however, the objects and the fruit/veggie balloons are odd (ie, one of the objects is a zeppelin and there are fruits that you can't even buy at a local grocery). The ads are inappropriate; if your child accidentally touches one (it will happen, they are in the worst spot), the game completely starts over. ### 4/5 — App spontaneously closes *2014-02-05, version 3.0* Love this app! I wish it wouldn't quit during the letters game. ### 4/5 — Very very good game *2014-01-19, version 3.0* It a good game my sister likes it. ### 3/5 — Can't believe it! *2013-10-21, version 3.0* This app is fun for my kids but the ads at the bottom are really inappropriate. I saw a naked lady then an ad for rehab centers!! Seriously?? ### 3/5 — Great app... BUT *2013-08-29, version 3.0* Needs to be available for Kindle! My daughter loves this app, but I don't want her on my phone when she wants to play it. ### 4/5 — Love this game! *2013-08-06* This game is awesome and better than the other toddler learning games. My only complaint is that for the Christmas section it mentions Everything except Jesus. If offending people is the concern than why talk about Christmas at all..? ### 3/5 — Awesome *2013-08-06, version 3.0* My kid loves it ### 4/5 — Satisfactory *2013-07-20, version 3.0* So far so good. I let my one year old focus on the alphabet and animal sounds. He loves it. ### 4/5 — Great *2013-06-22, version 3.0* Could do with a better resume, baby loves the main apple button. Great app. ### 2/5 — Not a fan *2013-05-29, version 3.0* The game is fine, but the ads at the bottom can be pressed and purchased too easily by little ones. ### 3/5 — Fun but annoying. *2013-05-26, version 3.0* Can't shut off push notifications so I permanently have a reminder of an ad. Will probably cause me to delete the ap. ### 4/5 — Damon *2013-05-21, version 3.0* My grandson loves this game. ### 2/5 — As free version has Ads, sends spam to twitter *2013-02-25, version 3.0* Would be 5 star if the ad free version i bought didn't have ads and didn't send out spam on my twitter account. ### 3/5 — Toddler loves it, mom is annoyed *2013-02-21* My toddler loves this app, but was frustrated with all the ads. So we bought the full version since it doesn't have ads. Unfortunately the ads are still there...for more of this company's apps. Plus it ALWAYS has the red update tag on the icon even though it does not have an update. The update tag does not lead to a newer version, just more games. Very annoying for those of us that like to keep our apps updated. ### 4/5 — Great learning tool *2013-02-18, version 3.0* Now that I figured it out my kids love it! ### 2/5 — No sound *2013-02-10, version 3.0* Works on iPhone 5 but not on iPad- no sound! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2015-07-02, version 3.3* Keeps crashing. I even bought the full version to see if it would work, but still crashes. Deleted and reinstalled after reboot. No resolve. Please fix. ### 1/5 — Worthless with adds *2013-06-05, version 3.0* The app is useless when intended to be used by a child. The banner adds ruin what might actually be a decent app. The designers clearly don't have children because they press everything on the screen. FAIL ### 1/5 — Ballon baby school *2013-04-07, version 3.0* Don't buy the app even when you pay they still send you push advertisements? ### 1/5 — Remove ads *2013-01-13, version 3.0* The ads in the actual activities get touched all the time, pretty much rendering this app useless for my baby. Have them on the intro screen sure but leave the games ad free so they can explore all over the screen. ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2012-10-07, version 3.0* I like the idea of the game however very frustrating that pop ups can't be cancelled and lead a number of sites. Would be a million times better if it just did what you buy it for other than trying to get you to buy other products! ### 1/5 — Too busy *2012-10-05, version 3.0* The content is great, but the backgrounds are too busy. How can you expect a child to focus on what is being taught when there is so much going on? ### 1/5 — Advertising gimmick *2012-08-13, version 3.0* The position of the advertising in this free apps makes it highly likely for the user to accidentally click on it. The fact that it is a kids game and they have limited dexterity makes this problematic and a little bit sneaky by the developer to increase their advertising hits. The game itself is average and the audio is a little annoying. I won't be buying the full version and due to the ad position I'll be removing this version. ### 1/5 — Be careful of add bars *2012-06-20, version 2.0* My 22 month old daughter loved this app but there is an add bar and she "subscribed" to some game program that costs $9.99/month. The company reluctantly reversed the charges but it would have been very easy to have missed the purchase if I wasn't sitting right there. GET RID OF THE ADD BAR OR MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR CHILDREN TO MAKE PURCHASES. I IMMEDIATELY DELETED THIS APP. ### 1/5 — Irritating game with advertising *2012-06-19, version 2.0* Annoying game with advertising that my little one keeps pressing by accident & interrupting the game. Rubbish. ### 1/5 — GW *2012-05-27, version 2.0* Very disappointing that a children's app has pop up banners that they cannot but inadvertently touch going to all sorts of sites ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Baby Balloon School *2022-08-09* This is the one app that is not only fun but educational. All six of my GRANDS love it. ### 5/5 — Great *2021-09-19* Love it ### 5/5 — Good *2014-05-29, version 3.0* Good. interesting,kids love. ### 5/5 — Very good. *2013-10-31, version 3.0* I like app. ### 5/5 — Balloon baby school *2013-05-22* My 21 month old grandson loves this app and is learning so much! He loves when it claps at him for completing a level. Get app get it for you little one!!! ### 5/5 — Good for kids *2013-05-20, version 3.0* Very easy without any interuption !!! My son loves this aps a lot!!! ### 5/5 — Great for babies *2013-03-29* My 14m old baby has been playing with this app for two months, he just love It. He cannot stop laughting when the ballom pop up. ### 5/5 — My daughter love it *2013-03-04, version 3.0* My 18 month loves the game! Had to buy the full version. She now slides the phone unlocked and goes to the game herself. ### 5/5 — Baby School *2013-02-27* This is an absolute must have for every parent and care taker to share with their little ones. Having this app brought out the best in my toddler girl. I've got two more little ones that will graduate to this developmental school pretty soon. Thanks Baby School for a great app. ### 5/5 — Fun app *2013-02-15, version 3.0* 1.25 yr old loves it & sounds &voices are very cute. 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