# Let's Hear the Animals! HD — Kids, Matching Game, Animals

> Interactive animal sound and name learning app for preschoolers. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Sheehan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-hear-the-animals-hd/id320214909 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Sheehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569240305)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2009-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-hear-the-animals-hd/id320214909/reviews.md

## What is Let's Hear the Animals! HD?

*** Previously Featured App in Apple's "What's Hot" for iPad education***
Now 2 apps in 1!!!!  New Memory Match Game.

Let's Hear the Animals! (Animal Sounds) is a universal iPhone/iPad application developed especially for pre-school children to see pictures of a variety of animals and to hear the sounds that they make.  It is designed as a basic program for children to use easily in any location – at home or in a car, bus, train, plane or stroller.  The child chooses an animal by touching a picture of the animal from a gallery view.  This view shows six animals per page (see screenshot).  Once your child taps on an animal's image from this main view, they will see a full screen image of that animal appear and they will hear the animal's name.  To hear the sound that the animal makes simply tap the picture of the animal which will now fill the screen in a beautiful landscape view. To return to the main view and select a different animal the child can select the white home button in the center of the screen on the bottom, or he/she can choose to see the next or previous animals by clicking the white left and right arrows.  By using these arrows, the child does not need to use the gallery view unless they want to skip a bunch of animals to get to their favorite.

With the 3.0 update, Let's Hear the Animals! became a bilingual educational tool; children can now enter an entirely spanish version of the application.  They select the animal from the gallery view and the hear the name of the animal in spanish.

It’s easy and fun!  Video demo available on Facebook page.

This application contains 40 unique images of 38 different animals.

You can expect to see and hear the following animals: Parrot, Dolphin, Monkey, Rattlesnake, Seal, Hyena, Killer Whale, Humpback Whale, Bee, Cicadas, Pig, Elephant (adult+child), Horse, Wolf, Crow, Crickets, Owl, Chimpanzee, Cow, Tiger, Lion, Frog, Kittens, Rooster, Elephant, Geese, Black Bear, Bear Cub, Woodpecker, Cheetah, Cuckoo, Donkey, Mosquito, Sheep, Crocodile, Goat, Duck, Dog, Rhinoceros.

The Kangaroo is the only animated sound (my three year old son's request).

At the end of the application, there are also ten pages containing four animals per page; perfect for overlapping and comparing sounds.

// Support e-mail is working
support@playengagelearn.com

////Big Update 2-10-10/// 

1) The new Landscape View provides a more natural field of view.
2) The name of the animal is now heard as the image appears on the screen.
3) Bigger images now possible due to removal of the Display bar as per user requests.
4) Return of Forward and Backward arrow navigation, with child/user option to use the gallery view if they prefer.
5) Arrows now have a translucent center, so less of the animal is obscured from your view.
6) Gallery icons are now rounded with no white background visible.
7) All issues with sounds cutting short should be resolved with this update - if you move to the next animal in the middle of a sound playing that sound will be stopped.
8) My e-mail is working and I can be reached at michaelsheehan@sheehanapplications.com or michael.sheehan@sheehanapplications.com
 9) Special thanks to OC Rob D for leaving a review and letting me know of his issues with my application, while also letting everyone know that my app was a “HUGE hit” in his house.  I hope that you find all of the issues resolved and my e-mail working.
10) I also included a link to review/rate my application within the application.  Please take the time to review my app.  With 100K apps on the iTunes Store your reviews help others find my application and I greatly appreciate your support.

## Key features

- Animal sound identification
- Animal name pronunciation
- Bilingual Spanish mode
- Interactive image gallery
- Full-screen animal views
- Navigation arrows

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-hear-the-animals-hd/id320214909/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Please update

*2017-08-06*

This app is exactly what I wanted for my little one. It's perfect, full size screen pic of the animal, the name of the animal in the upper corner, tap the animal and it makes the perfect sound and it has Spanish and a memory game. I gave 4 stars because it needs to be updated for iOS 11. Since it's a paid app it would be nice to have it updated.

**Developer response:** So glad you like the app:).  Sorry for the delay, but it is now updated for iOS 11!

### 1/5 — Ms

*2016-01-24*

No sound. Bummer.

**Developer response:** Please check the physical mute button on your device.  It will mute the sound.  Thanks:)

### 5/5 — Animals

*2012-12-19, version 6.4*

Great application to teach and occupy children.

### 3/5 — Good but wrong name.

*2012-11-02, version 6.4*

Could you please call the Killer Whale an ORCA instead?

### 5/5 — All ages

*2012-10-07*

Both my 3-year-old grandson & I use this app!

### 5/5 — Animal sounds

*2012-09-13, version 6.4*

It is great that has the sounds, the audio of the type of animal as well as the written name.

### 5/5 — Five stars

*2012-06-29*

Hardly can wait for my grandchildren to be old enough to see/hear/play and learn with it. Fun and user friendly for old(er) folks, too. Well worth 99 cents.

### 5/5 — Great for kids who love animals

*2012-06-03*

My 9 month old son loves hearing all the animal sounds.  Nice pictures and good audio.  Great app, please add more animals when you can!

### 5/5 — Really cool

*2012-06-01, version 6.4*

My 1, 6 and 8 year olds all love listening to the realistic animal sounds and playing the matching game.  I love that it is real animal pictures, not cartoon animals.

### 4/5 — Mrs

*2012-04-25, version 6.4*

Awesome!  My 19 month old lives it. Wish it had more animals!  Worth the money. Get it !

## Frequently asked questions about Let's Hear the Animals! HD

### What does Let's Hear the Animals! HD do?

This app is designed for preschool children to learn about animals. It allows them to see pictures of various animals, hear their names, and listen to the sounds they make. The app features a gallery view and navigation controls for easy exploration.

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

Key features include the ability to hear animal sounds and names, a bilingual mode for Spanish language learning, a gallery of 40 unique animal images, full-screen animal views, and navigation arrows for easy browsing between animals. It also includes a memory match game.

### How much does Let's Hear the Animals! HD cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no indication of free access, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is described as a universal iPhone/iPad application, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS devices. It is designed to be used easily in various locations, suggesting it functions well on mobile devices.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for parents and educators looking to introduce young children to animal sounds and names. It can be used at home, during travel in cars or public transport, or as a supplementary educational tool for preschoolers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2017-11-17

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

Updated for iOS 11 and minor bug fixes.  Reminder, if you are not hearing any sound please check the physical mute button on the side of your device :).

Hope you enjoy the update!

### 6.5 — 2013-01-16

1) Updated to support iPhone 5 interface with full screen images!
2) iPad version is now updated with many retina quality images (working on complete update).
3) Mute button bug fix - Thank you Dominiece.
4) Matching game bug fix - Thank you Gus.
5) Kangaroo Sound Updated - goodbye to the "boing" sound and hello to the natural sound.

Thank you for all the wonderful reviews!

### 6.4 — 2011-08-24

Bug fix.

Thank you for the support and Five Star Ratings!!!  Some of the recent reviews are really encouraging to continue updating my app and are most appreciated.

Recent Reviews:
Gabisaurus "Daughter loves the match game."
MLSierra "Can't tear my daughter away from it!! My 18 month old daughter LOVE,LOVE,LOVES this app.  Keep up the wonderful work you're doing"

### 6.3 — 2011-08-17

Bug fix included for those who previously had trouble with matching game after last update.

Big Update with Version 6.2 and later!!!   iPad and iPhone memory match games now have different levels.  Improved Navigation throughout the App.

As an individual developer, thank you again for all of the wonderful reviews and ***** 5 Star Ratings.

### 6.2 — 2011-08-04

If matching game on iPad or iPhone crashes after update.  Please try deleting the application on the device and re-installing the application.  Fix will be available shortly.  Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Big Update!!!  iPad and iPhone memory match games now have different levels.  Improved Navigation throughout the App.

As an individual developer, thank you again for all of the wonderful reviews and ***** 5 Star Ratings.

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