# Let's Go Shopping!

> Interactive simulation for children with ASD to practice supermarket visits. (iPhone/iPad app by Budding Learners Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-go-shopping/id1207464923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Budding Learners Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207464922)
- Category: Education, Games, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 547 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-go-shopping/id1207464923/reviews.md

## What is Let's Go Shopping!?

Let's Go Shopping is designed to assist children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing difficulties to understand the many auditory and visual sensory challenges of a supermarket environment.

Let's Go Shopping is fun and simple for parents and children. Simply add items to the shopping list, then walk around the interactive supermarket and tap on the items on the shopping list. Once you have collected all the items, go to the checkout to finish the level.

Let's Go Shopping also features an interactive sounds page where children can listen to each sound individually, increasing their comfort of sounds they encounter in a real world supermarket.

Let's Go Shopping is a fun and interactive app, designed to assist children to understand, integrate, and explore a supermarket environment. 

Children will be motivated to navigate through the supermarket at their own pace by looking for the grocery items on their shopping list and putting them in their trolley.

## Key features

- Interactive supermarket environment
- Add items to a shopping list
- Find items and collect them
- Checkout simulation
- Interactive sounds page
- Build comfort with supermarket sounds

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-go-shopping/id1207464923/reviews.md

### 3/5 — AWESOME idea, some issues

*2024-07-17*

What a fabulous idea and a much needed app. Some thoughts on how to make it even better. I got up to level 8 for testing purposes so perhaps some of these issues are addressed in higher levels of the app?

1. The app creates a bubbly pop sound when the control buttons are touched, I.e. when moving in between the levels, selecting items for your shopping list, and when a grocery item is picked up. This bubbly sound does not produce any authentic real life sound of picking up items in a store and some kids don’t like that sound and don’t need to hear it to learn about shopping sounds… There is an “effects” toggle, but inexplicably this sound isn’t considered an effect and even if it were, ALL effects would be shut off, when really there should be an independent button for “button effects” so those can be controlled separately. 

2. There is also a loud magical chime sound before starting the game that also serves no purpose for learning about shopping sounds, and there should be a button to turn this on or off separately.

3. Occasional glitches when putting items on to your shopping list exist, and when this happens it prevents the player from proceeding and the only way to get out is to swipe out of the app and restart it. Occasionally when trying to add an item to the shopping list it SKIPS a spot, leaving it blank with no shopping item- but when you go to play an item from your shopping cart is duplicated- now you have two mangoes on your list but the application only lets you put one of the mangoes in your cart and you can’t finish shopping because the second mango on your list doesn’t have a check mark. When you proceed to the check out nothing happens.

4. The donuts. When you put a donut on your list, it allows you to grab the donut without first grabbing the piece of paper or bag shown. In fact it will NOT allow the player to grab a piece of paper first to touch the donut with.  This teaches kids to grab donuts directly from the trays, and not use the paper provided, or tongs, or anything that would keep those trays clean for all customers. Missed opportunity to teach how to pick up foods like this properly. Many kids on the spectrum are very visual and routine based, and you are teaching bad cleanliness habits. Yuck!

5. The checkout experience:
The checkout lady says nothing. You can hear the beep beep beep of items scanned, but there is no “hello”, there is no “your total is…”  there is no “have a good day” or anything you might hear in an actual store upon checking out. So boo on that. 

Such a great idea and I do hope these thoughts inspire some changes to make this an AWESOME learning app.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. We are in the process of trying to find an investor to fund our app so we can make changes to make the app more realistic & reflect a real supermarket environment. The long term goal is to develop apps to support children at the dentist, doctor, school, airport etc. if you have any ideas with regard to funding would love to hear them. I  will keep you posted as to our journey Thankyou once again for your feedback 😊

### 5/5 — Nice

*2023-08-10*

Nice ;)

**Developer response:** Thank you

### 1/5 — useless

*2020-09-15*

cannot get to checkout after finding items, resulting in my child throwing the ipad and having a massive meltdown- thanks

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2017-05-23, version 1.1.1*

I have loaded this on two devices and both crash on the loading screen cant use

### 5/5 — Fantastic for all kids

*2017-05-18, version 1.0.1*

My 4yo can't put this game down! Plus it teaches them about shopping, and keeps them entertained  in the supermarket as well!

### 5/5 — Let's go shopping

*2017-04-05, version 1.0.1*

Downloaded this game for my 4 year old and he loves this game. I like that it is safe and educational.
Very cool characters.

## Frequently asked questions about Let's Go Shopping!

### What is the main purpose of Let's Go Shopping?

Let's Go Shopping is designed to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing difficulties understand and become more comfortable with the auditory and visual sensory experiences of a supermarket environment.

### How does Let's Go Shopping help children learn?

The app uses an interactive simulation where children can add items to a shopping list, navigate a virtual supermarket to find them, and then proceed to checkout. It also includes an interactive sounds page to help children familiarize themselves with common supermarket noises.

### What is the age rating for Let's Go Shopping?

Let's Go Shopping has an age rating of 4+ and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Let's Go Shopping free to download and use?

Yes, Let's Go Shopping is available for free and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Let's Go Shopping updated?

The app was last updated on August 5, 2023, with version 1.21. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What do users think of Let's Go Shopping?

Based on the available data, Let's Go Shopping has a rating of 3.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its small user base.

### Does Let's Go Shopping offer offline play?

The description does not explicitly mention offline play capabilities. However, the nature of the simulation suggests it may function without a constant internet connection once downloaded.

### What learning methodology does Let's Go Shopping use?

Let's Go Shopping employs a simulation-based learning approach, allowing children to practice real-world scenarios in a controlled and supportive virtual environment. It focuses on desensitization to sensory input and building familiarity through interactive play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2023-08-05

Fix bugs

### 1.2 — 2023-08-04

Support new resolution

### 1.1.5 — 2021-08-24

Support for new iPhone resolution
Fix iPad view

### 1.1.4 — 2017-12-07

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

Minor issue fixed.

### 1.1.3 — 2017-09-28

Fixed bugs, improved performance

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