# Make Believe: Kids Play Ideas — Turn objects into magic

> Turn objects into magic (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Lyons-Wood.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-believe-kids-play-ideas/id6752886258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Lyons-Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822657760)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-believe-kids-play-ideas/id6752886258/reviews.md

## What is Make Believe?

Rediscover the wonder of open-ended play with your children. Made by parents for parents, Make Believe turns any household item into the spark for imaginative storytelling and creative adventures.

Useful for:
 - Parents seeking fresh activity ideas
 - Caregivers wanting to spark creativity
 - Rainy day entertainment
 - Screen-free imaginative play
 - Open-ended play inspiration
 - Connecting with preschoolers and toddlers through play
 - Child-led, Montessori-style creative discovery

Key features:
Instant story ideas - Point your camera at any object and discover magical possibilities
Gallery support - Use photos from your device for endless inspiration
Story history - Save and revisit your favorite magical discoveries
100% free, no sign-up required

Turn a cardboard box into a spaceship, a kitchen spoon into a magic wand, or a pile of leaves into treasure from an enchanted forest.

Make Believe helps tired parents rediscover the magic hiding in plain sight.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.26 — 2026-08-31

You can now select an age range to get even more personalised stories.

### 1.0.25 — 2026-08-28

You can now select an age range to get even more personalised stories.

### 1.0.21 — 2026-08-19

Even more imaginative, delightful stories with an upgraded storytelling engine.

Thanks for playing along with us — more magic on the way!

### 1.0.14 — 2025-10-17

Sharing! Click the share button to send your favourite stories to others who might enjoy them.

### 1.0.11 — 2025-10-08

Small bug fixes and visual improvements.

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## More apps by Matt Lyons-Wood

- [What Is This Thing?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-is-this-thing/id6747729663)

All apps by Matt Lyons-Wood: https://appshunter.io/developer/1822657760

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