# Mac, Izzy & Friends

> Interactive educational app for young children with creative tools and themed adventures. (iPhone/iPad app by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-izzy-and-friends/id894474902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Houghton Mifflin Harcourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/409368007)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 957 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-izzy-and-friends/id894474902/reviews.md

## What is Mac, Izzy & Friends?

Brought to you by the trusted team that created Curious George’s Curious About Shapes and Colors . . .
 
Join Izzy and Mac as they guide your child into the a world of curious adventures. Your children can help Curious George find dinosaur bones, look at the world through the eyes of Steve Jenkins’s creatures, or play hide-and-seek with Gossie in your own home. Children can even personalize the app to incorporate the world around them by creating puzzles with personal photos. Photographer to expert puzzle-solver in seconds! There’s always a new curiosity-inspired adventure waiting just around the corner in Mac, Izzy and Friends.
 
Through several themed app packs and the curiosity toolkit features, Mac, Izzy and Friends encourages kids to investigate, imagine, observe, and discover new things as they play. Each app pack provides at least five activities, including a real-world experience that parents and children can enjoy together.
 
CURIOSITY TOOLKIT FEATURES:
• Drawing
• Stickers
• Puzzles
• Camera
• Microphone
 
APP PACK FEATURES:
• Roar like a dinosaur
• Try on different animal eyes
• Create shadow puppets
• Listen to books
• Play at your own pace
• Child-friendly navigation (ages 3–5+)
• Real-life activities
 
HIGHLIGHTED CHARACTERS AND AUTHORS:
• Curious George: Margret and H.A. Rey
• Gossie & Friends: Olivier Dunrea
• Steve Jenkins
• and introducing . . . Izzy & Mac!
 
IN-APP PURCHASES:
App comes with Izzy and Mac’s Light & Shadows app pack, with additional Gossie’s Favorite Things, Curious George Dinosaur Discovery, and Steve Jenkins Animal Eyes app packs available for purchase.
 
The Mac, Izzy & Friends app is a vital component of the Curious World early learning family. Be sure to visit our  CuriousWorld.com website for parent resources, curiosity-inspiring activity ideas, and a community of early education support.

## Key features

- Interactive games with beloved characters
- Creative tools: drawing, stickers, puzzles
- Personalized puzzle creation with photos
- Themed app packs with unique activities
- Real-world activity suggestions for families
- Child-friendly navigation for ages 3-5+

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Favorite Things | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dino Discovery | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-izzy-and-friends/id894474902/reviews.md

### 1/5 — sucks

*2020-06-01, version 1.1*

WORST GARBAGE EVER!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Mom

*2016-03-04*

Issues with the sound. I have turned my phone off and back on and still no sound. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled the app and still no sound. Considering uninstalling for good if this cannot be corrected.

### 2/5 — Unimpressed

*2016-03-02, version 1.1*

This app does not work properly even after updates

### 3/5 — Cost?

*2016-02-04*

My kids love this app. I looked at the other packs that you can purchase and I was interested in maybe purchasing one. The issue is I refuse to purchase something that doesn't disclose a price. Makes a person uneasy on this app and other apps you might have.

### 5/5 — Fabulous App for Toddlers

*2015-07-25*

My 3 year old daughter loves Curious World. Adorable characters and puzzles, plus fun games.

### 1/5 — Curious world

*2015-03-27*

Sound quit for entire program. This program only on my iPad Air.

### 1/5 — Will not let me purchase

*2015-03-23*

I downloaded this app for my son who just loves dinosaurs and when I go to purchase the dino pack it won't let me it says "please swipe two fingers anywhere across the screen to continue" but when I do just that it does nothing at all. It needs to be fixed ASAP! Please & thank you (:

### 2/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-02-15*

My grandkids are very disappointed and I'm upset I paid money for an app that doesn't work completely please fix it or refund money thankyou

### 3/5 — Camera no longer works

*2014-10-31*

My niece used to love playing with this app, and I would have rated it 5 stars, but the camera in the app has randomly stopped working. Now, whenever you press it, the app immediately crashes and has to be reopened. 

Aside from recording her voice and roaring, the camera was mainly what she liked to play with. If this can be fixed, I will amend  my rating. I have an iPad Air and am running iOS 8.1. I had the issue before updating to the latest iOS.

### 1/5 — Curious workd

*2014-08-23*

I just purchased an ap within this one and it is still locked, not happy

## Frequently asked questions about Mac, Izzy & Friends

### What is Mac, Izzy & Friends?

Mac, Izzy & Friends is an educational app for children aged 3-5+ that offers interactive games, creative tools, and themed adventures. It aims to encourage curiosity, imagination, and discovery through play.

### What kind of activities are in Mac, Izzy & Friends?

Activities include helping characters find dinosaur bones, exploring animal eyes, playing hide-and-seek, creating puzzles with personal photos, drawing, using stickers, and more. Each app pack provides at least five activities.

### Is Mac, Izzy & Friends free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download and comes with the 'Izzy and Mac’s Light & Shadows' app pack. Additional app packs are available for purchase.

### What are the in-app purchases for Mac, Izzy & Friends?

In-app purchases include additional app packs such as 'Gossie’s Favorite Things', 'Curious George Dinosaur Discovery', and 'Steve Jenkins Animal Eyes'.

### What age rating is Mac, Izzy & Friends?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and young children.

### What devices does Mac, Izzy & Friends support?

Mac, Izzy & Friends is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with iOS devices.

### How often is Mac, Izzy & Friends updated?

The app was last updated on August 25, 2015, to version 1.1. Further updates would depend on the developer's ongoing support.

### Does Mac, Izzy & Friends have ads?

No, the application data indicates that Mac, Izzy & Friends does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-08-25

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

Re-branding of app to Mac, Izzy & Friends

### 1.0.2 — 2015-04-09

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 1.0.1 — 2014-08-30

Now it is easier to see the cool activities each pack contains. 
A few users told us the parental gate message froze on them, so we thank them all for contacting us and we are fixing it in this version
Minor enhancements and bug fixes also included.

### 1 — 2014-07-27

No release notes.

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