# Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2

> Interactive animated storybook for early language and vocabulary development. (iPhone/iPad app by Alana Noakes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mack-the-dog-early-language-development-2/id959512618 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alana Noakes](https://appshunter.io/developer/940089246)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mack-the-dog-early-language-development-2/id959512618/reviews.md

## What is Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2?

Mack the Dog is an animated story about a loveable dog who gets into all sorts of mischief, while hunting for his teddy bear! Hidden within the animated story, are 65+ first developing nouns for your child to identify and label. 

This application was written and developed by Australian Speech Pathologist, Alana Noakes, to fill a gap within the iPad application market for comprehensive and research-based early language development applications. 

This application supports vocabulary and comprehension development, by utilising a research-based approach to language learning, in a series of fun, interactive and engaging activities. 

Included with the animated story book, your child has 7 different learning levels to complete including; 
Level 1. Matching 65+ nouns

Level 2. Identifying 65+ nouns
(i.e. touching the target picture when asked 'Find the clock'.)

Level 3. Labelling 65+ nouns 
(i.e. Answering the questions, 'What's that?' or 'Who's that?')

Level 4. Identifying functions 
(i.e. 'Find something that drives' or 'Find something that takes photos')

Level 5. Identifying categories 
(i.e. 'Find a farm animal' or 'Find a item of clothing')

Level 6. Identifying parts of an object or animal 
(i.e. 'Find something that has wings' or 'Find something that has wheels.')

Level 7. Following two-step instructions 
(i.e. 'Touch the butterfly and then the bucket').

## Key features

- Animated storybook
- 65+ nouns to identify
- 7 learning levels
- Vocabulary development
- Comprehension building
- Interactive activities
- Following instructions

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mack-the-dog-early-language-development-2/id959512618/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app for speech therapy!

*2020-03-29, version 1.2*

You will be able to work on a variety of language skills!

### 1/5 — Utterly Unimpressed

*2018-03-28, version 1.2*

I am a private elementary tutor. In an effort to find additional apps that would help one of my second graders, I came across Mack the Dog and purchased it. What’s 99 cents. I wished I had never purchased it because my 99 cents was wasted, and here’s why:

The story is 2nd grade level, as far as the words are concerned, but the layout makes it difficult to read. And, the activities NEVER use the text, which is what needs to happen to conduct and/or measure any level of comprehension. What makes this more of a problem, is that the activities are kindergarten level — not first or second grade level.

To make this app exponentially worse, its based on Australian/English (Great Britain) nomenclatures: the sink becomes the tap, the stove becomes a hot plate, the baby carriage becomes a pram, the trash can becomes a bin, etc. This served to totally confuse my student.

Two additional issues: When one particular activity asked my student to identify certain items in a picture, it gave him no way to identify the items. His voice didn’t do it, and he could not type in the words. So, I have no idea how in the world he was supposed to identify anything. There were NO instructions at all.

Lastly, when asked to touch particular items in pictures, there were more options than the one that ultimately ended up being correct. Example: When asked to identify something with a handle, the correct answer was a cabinet door. But in that same picture, there was a stove with a handle and a sink with handles. So how was my student to know that the stove would be incorrect. If you are going to ask students to identify specific things, then you need to make sure there are no other items in the picture that can or will confuse the student.

The long and short of this whole review is to say this: Until such time as the developer makes this a professional, workable, teachable app, I can’t recommend its use for any reason.

## Frequently asked questions about Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2

### What is Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2?

Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 is an interactive animated storybook application designed to help children aged 4 and up develop early language skills. It focuses on vocabulary acquisition and comprehension through engaging activities and a narrative.

### How does Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 teach language?

The app utilizes a research-based approach with seven learning levels. These levels progress from simple noun matching and identification to understanding functions, categories, object parts, and following two-step instructions.

### What age is Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 suitable for?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children. It is designed to support foundational language development in this age group.

### What devices does Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 support?

Currently, Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 is supported on iPad devices. It was developed to fill a gap in the iPad application market for comprehensive language development tools.

### How much does Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 cost?

Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for this application.

### When was Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 last updated?

The application was last updated on July 15, 2015, with version 1.2. It was initially released on February 4, 2015.

### What is the user feedback on Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception.

### Does Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2 have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in Mack the Dog Early Language Development 2. It is a paid application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2015-07-15

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

Scoring system added

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