# Matching games: toddlers, kids — Learning puzzles 2-4 years

> Educational sorting and classification game for toddlers aged 2 and up. (iPhone/iPad app by Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-games-toddlers-kids/id599965478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs](https://appshunter.io/developer/528233125)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 15,218 App Store ratings · 337 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-games-toddlers-kids/id599965478/reviews.md

## What is Matching games?

*** Fun EDUCATIONAL game for toddlers of AGE 2 and up
*** SORT AND CLASSIFY by shape, color, seasons, vehicles, and much more
*** Developed with certified child psychologists
*** 12 beautiful mini-game boards

About the game:
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This is the first and most simple game in the TinyHands Sorting series.
The game consists of 12 beautiful environments each focused on a set of basic concepts from the child's world such as shapes, colors, seasons, and animals.

The game is designed to enhance the following skills:
- Sorting and classifying
- Hand-eye coordination
- Concentration
- Visual perception
- Vocabulary

Game Boards:
The game consists of 12 boards ordered in an ascending level of difficulty.
The boards were carefully chosen in order to represent basic concepts from the child's world.

The field: Sort butterflies by COLOR.
Dogs screen: Classify dogs by SIZE.
Star, heart, and circle screen: Classify geometric SHAPES.
The laundry: Classify by COLOR.
Triangle, star, circle and square screen: Classify objects by their SHAPES.
Koalas: Sort clothes by their SIZE.
Circle, triangle, orange and green screen: Classify by SHAPES AND COLOR.
Squirrels screen: Classify squirrels by SIZE.
My food screen: Classify by ANIMALS TYPICAL FOOD
Day and night screen:  Contextually sort objects by TIME OF DAY 
My house screen: Classify animals by their HABITAT
Summer and winter screen: Contextually sort by SEASON 

TinyHands Games:
 
TinyHands Sorting Series
A set of sorting games designed to help children acquire basic concepts such as shape, color, size seasons and animals. Game boards are organized in an ascending difficulty level starting from basic sorting followed by more complex context based sorting and classification environments.

TinyHands Towers Series
A set of stacking games. The game is designed to help children acquire basic concepts such as: big VS. small, before VS. after, and bottom VS. top. Game boards are organized in an ascending difficulty level.

TinyHands What's My Pair Series
A series of three pair matching games. The game challenges the child to match pairs, initially based on visual aspects alone and in more advanced screens based on logic and understanding of card content.

TinyHands First Words Series
A set of vocabulary games for children of age 1.5 and up.
The game consists of 10 boards, each focused on a different theme from the child's world such as shapes, colors, clothes, animals and vehicles.

TinyHands Raccoon TreeHouse
This game is intended for toddlers aged 3+. The game presents 12 boards each focused on developing a set of basic concepts such as size, colors, numbers and patterns using everyday objects from the child's world such as clothes, food and many more.

TinyHands Town Center
Educational game recommended for age 3+. This game includes 10 beautiful boards each focused on developing a set of basic concepts such as size, colors, numbers and patterns using everyday objects from the child's world such as clothes, food and many more.

TinyHands Connect The Dots
The game consists of 12 mini game boards each presents a beautiful and magical scene. Each board contains several parts. The parts can be completed by connecting the numbered dots in a specific order. Upon completion, each part is dragged to gradually build an object. When all parts are drawn the scene is magically created and revealed. Designed for children aged 3+.

Note for parents:
Like all our games, this game is designed to provide quality playtime for parents and children together. Playing along with your children is highly recommended and will surely make them benefit the most from this app and help them expand their vocabulary.

We are sure that your children will enjoy this exciting educational game that will encourage their thinking and contribute to the development of their basic skills.

## Key features

- Sorting and classifying by shape, color, seasons, animals
- 12 mini-game boards with ascending difficulty
- Develops hand-eye coordination
- Enhances concentration and visual perception
- Built with certified child psychologists
- Focuses on basic concepts from a child's world

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toddler matching games full | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Matching games?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Cute and colorful design
- 🧠 Helps develop cognitive skills
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids under 4 years old
- 🎓 Useful for learning shapes, colors, and more
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging games

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔁 Requiring repurchase after updates
- 🔇 Sound issues after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels locking after updates
- Inability to restore purchases

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty as child progresses
- Ability to track child's progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 337)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-games-toddlers-kids/id599965478/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Limitado

*2026-01-08, version 3.1.11*

Para ser de compra está muy limitado. Arrepentido de esta compra.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-12-30, version 3.1.11*

Thank you for making me happy when I was younger, I loved it 🩷

### 1/5 — Rudeness

*2025-07-23, version 3.1.11*

I shouldn’t have to pay a dollar to play games

### 1/5 — Malaaaaa tienes que pagar para pasar de niveles

*2025-04-05, version 3.1.11*

Malaaaaa tienes que pagar para pasar de niveles

### 3/5 — It’s okay

*2024-08-24, version 3.1.11*

It’s okay

### 5/5 — 👍🏽

*2024-06-27, version 3.1.10*

Thank you. My two kids learned so much from one app. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Cute & educational

*2024-04-26, version 3.1.9*

Very cheerful & bright

### 1/5 — Don’t download!

*2023-12-25, version 3.1.6*

Even the kids thought it was lacking everything and boring. Deleting right now! Please don’t bother trying to make this game better, there’s really no hope for it. Gave 1 star only because you have to pick one to continue.

### 5/5 — My recommendation to you👍

*2023-12-17, version 3.1.6*

I recommend it to every mom

### 5/5 — Very handy app

*2023-12-15, version 3.1.6*

This app helped me teach my child basic skills, introduced them to the world, and still comes in handy

## Frequently asked questions about Matching games

### What does this app do?

This app is an educational game designed for toddlers and young children. It helps them develop essential skills like sorting, classifying, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and visual perception through a series of engaging mini-game boards.

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

The game features 12 beautifully designed mini-game boards that focus on sorting and classifying objects by shape, color, size, seasons, animals, and more. The difficulty level increases progressively, and the content is developed with certified child psychologists.

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

The application is free to download and offers in-app purchases. While the core game is accessible, additional content or features may be available for purchase within the app.

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

This app is specifically designed for toddlers and young children aged 2 and up. The game boards are structured to introduce basic concepts in an age-appropriate and progressively challenging manner.

### What skills does this app help children develop?

The app is designed to enhance a child's sorting and classifying abilities, improve hand-eye coordination, boost concentration, sharpen visual perception, and expand vocabulary. It focuses on teaching fundamental concepts relevant to a child's world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.11 — 2024-08-14

Performance improvements

### 3.1.10 — 2024-04-30

Performance improvements

### 3.1.9 — 2024-04-04

Performance improvements

### 3.1.8 — 2024-03-13

Performance improvements

### 3.1.7 — 2024-02-01

Performance improvements

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