# Little Charley Bear

> Interactive preschool game with Little Charley Bear and friends. (iPhone/iPad app by Liddells Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-charley-bear/id443451090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Liddells Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726008804)
- Category: Games, Education, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 281 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-charley-bear/id443451090/reviews.md

## What is Little Charley Bear?

Please update to 1.6 to clear issues with iPhone 5, thanks for your patience. 

*** The Main Menu now only needs a single tap to activate a scene from v1.3 - LCB xxx.

Are you there Charley Bear?  Select your favourite adventures and join Little Charley Bear in his amazing imaginary worlds with 'Match and Play' a FREE and easy-to-use new game that's great fun for preschoolers!

The Match and Play game features all of the most-loved characters from the hit series, along with great clips, music, and famous voices including Gavin & Stacey star, James Corden.

To use, simply double click to select an adventure, watch the clip, drag and drop Little Charley Bear's props, then play the scene and see Charley's imagination come to life.

Explore four different scenes including:

Up Up and Away! - Little Charley Bear is flying in his plane and needs to deliver Midge's birthday present! Match the shapes to complete the scene then watch as Charley flies in his plane! 

Safari - Help Little Charley Bear get ready for an exciting Safari adventure. Join Charley, Midge and Nibblit as they delve into the jungle!

Racing - Little Charley Bear is a racing driver! Get him ready to race with his friends and watch him lift the trophy!

Circus - There is plenty of time for clowning around. Join Charley, Frozo and Midge as they prepare for lots of fun at the Circus!
 

IT'S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR IMAGINATION!


Look out for updates that feature more themes - there is no end to the fun a child can have with Little Charley Bear, and best of all... it's completely FREE!

Watch out for new apps from Little Charley Bear!


© Chapman Entertainment Limited and Annix Limited 2011.

Why not check out our other great Apps?

"Cloudbabies" - a beautiful new App coming very soon! ! !

"SmileyWorld"          

"Poppy Cat"              

"Roary the Racing Car - Rollin' Road"
"Spook'em"
"Slippy Feet" 

and our Halloween specials:

"Spook'em 2" 
"Fun Book 1: Halloween"

## Key features

- Match and Play game
- Interactive imaginary worlds
- Drag and drop props
- Watch clips and music
- Four themed scenes
- Preschooler-friendly

## What do users think of Little Charley Bear?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👶 Highly engaging for toddlers and young children
- ❤️ Strong emotional connection to Charley Bear character
- 🎮 Good mix of video clips and interactive puzzles
- 💰 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- 👁️ Beautiful animations and HD graphics
- 🎯 Intuitive interface for young users
- 🧠 Helps develop hand-eye coordination
- 📱 Works well on various Apple devices (when compatible)

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Very short content - episodes and puzzles are brief
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔊 Sound/audio problems on some devices
- 🎮 Double-click requirement frustrates young users
- 🎯 Drag-and-drop mechanics can be finicky
- ⚠️ Outdated app no longer receives updates
- 😟 Scary content (monster mask) frightens some children
- 🔗 Inappropriate Facebook link for child-focused app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't load past loading screen (August 2013 update)
- Sound not working on iPad or specific devices
- App crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Circus puzzle missing visual outlines for piece placement
- Drag-and-drop pieces difficult to grab and move
- App incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Video controls pop up unexpectedly during playback
- App not launching after updates

**Most requested features**

- Add more episodes and stories
- Expand puzzle variety beyond shape matching
- Increase content length for longer engagement
- Implement single-click instead of double-click
- Add closed captioning for deaf children
- Create paid premium version with more content
- Improve drag-and-drop sensitivity
- Add more game types beyond puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-charley-bear/id443451090/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Update!

*2025-11-04, version 1.6*

UPDATE I want nostalgia trip and I want little Charley bear before the world of AI and TED the new guy rip little Charley bear

### 5/5 — I have no Charley bear app on iPad 2 cause I dislike

*2025-01-19, version 1.6*

Zayn

### 5/5 — This was my favourite game when i was younger

*2025-01-17, version 1.6*

I love this game so much i would play it all the time but when it became unavailable it was so sad i love charley

### 5/5 — Bring back plzzz

*2020-08-22, version 1.6*

Plzzz bring back

### 5/5 — Needs an update

*2020-07-07, version 1.6*

My son loves this, it’s a lovely app, but it won’t work unless you update. Please update. Thank you

### 4/5 — Please update this app

*2019-08-24, version 1.6*

My Autistic son loves charley bear and is so disappointed he can’t play it anymore...please think of all the special needs and younger children who would still love to play this game...please update

### 5/5 — iOS update needed

*2019-07-31, version 1.6*

Please updat this so my daughter can use it on her new iPad as she loves it and can’t understand why she can’t play it now 😭

### 5/5 — Thing

*2019-03-28, version 1.6*

Pls make work iPad all device

### 4/5 — Update

*2018-12-20, version 1.6*

Hi I have this app for my young ones on an older iPad - tried to download for my iPhone 8 and my sons newer iPad and it says I can’t because developer needs to upgrade the app to work?

### 5/5 — THEY REALLY NEED TO UPDATE THIS!!!

*2018-07-27, version 1.6*

My Brody loved this game...

## Frequently asked questions about Little Charley Bear

### What is Little Charley Bear's Match and Play game?

Little Charley Bear's Match and Play is a free, easy-to-use game designed for preschoolers. It allows children to join Little Charley Bear in his imaginary worlds by matching shapes, dragging and dropping props, and playing scenes.

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

The app features beloved characters from the hit series, along with great clips and music. It includes four different interactive scenes: 'Up Up and Away!', 'Safari', 'Racing', and 'Circus', where children can engage with the characters and environments.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the app is completely free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a safe and accessible option for young children.

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

This app is specifically designed for preschoolers, offering simple and engaging gameplay that encourages imagination and interaction. The content and controls are tailored for young children.

### What kind of adventures can children experience?

Children can join Little Charley Bear in various adventures, such as flying in a plane to deliver a birthday present, exploring the jungle on a safari, getting ready for a race, and having fun at the circus. Each scene offers a unique interactive experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2013-09-11

Bug fix for iPhone 5
graphical improvements for iPad3, iPad 4

### 1.3 — 2013-08-06

Thanks for the continued support for all our children's Apps.

Responding to parental feedback we have made a  small change to the main menu so that now a single tap is all that is needed to load each scene of the game.

We have fixed a couple of small bugs and have added some feedback capability and a link to our other games, simply touch the SL logo on the main menu.

We hope you continue to enjoy our games. 

Studio Liddell.

### 1.2 — 2012-01-25

Charley goes to the Moon in his new adventure.

### 1.1 — 2011-12-13

Brand new episode

### 1.0 — 2011-06-16

No release notes.

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