# My Very Hungry Caterpillar — Encourage kids to nurture

> Interactive game for children to nurture a caterpillar into a butterfly. (iPhone/iPad app by StoryToys Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-very-hungry-caterpillar/id978304432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [StoryToys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/326301831)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 14,128 App Store ratings · 230 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Russian, Malay, Arabic, British English, Ukrainian, Italian and 6 more
- Released: 2020-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-very-hungry-caterpillar/id978304432/reviews.md

## What is My Very Hungry Caterpillar?

It begins with a tiny egg. Tap it and marvel as it hatches into a Very Hungry Caterpillar. Can you find him some food to eat?

Eric Carle’s much-loved character, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, has won the hearts of millions of children around the world for more than 50 years. Equally My Very Hungry Caterpillar app has been enthralling and teaching new generations of children in this award-winning toddler-friendly game. With over 6 million downloads to date this multi-award winning app has now been fully updated for this special 5th anniversary release.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves food and fun. Feed him, play with him, and make sure to tuck him up under his cosy leaf so he gets plenty of rest. The more the caterpillar grows the more new activities you unlock. Grow flowers, sort shapes, paint pictures, pick fruit, go sailing alongside cute rubber ducks and goldfish. You can even hunt for buried treasure with him. Push him on a swing. Have fun playing together. Help him explore, pick him up, or take a peek into his colorful toy box.

If you care for him, the caterpillar turns into a cocoon. Tap it and help transform him into a beautiful butterfly.

Then do it all again when a new egg appears. 

It's a world of beauty and color you'll return to again and again.

Also includes a FREE sticker pack for iMessage with magical stickers from the world of Eric Carle.

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FEATURES:

My Very Hungry Caterpillar is designed for preschoolers and Eric Carle fans of all ages, it includes the following features:

• Amazing 3D My Very Hungry Caterpillar interactive character

• Develops nurturing skills and encourage a love of nature

• Wide range of interactive learning activities

• Non-competitive individualized play

• Beautifully-illustrated scenes based on Eric Carle’s colorful hand-painted collage illustrations

• Intuitive, child-friendly and easy to use

• Charming musical effects and comforting soundtrack

## Key features

- Interactive 3D character
- Nurturing and nature skills development
- Variety of learning activities
- Non-competitive play
- Beautifully illustrated scenes
- Child-friendly interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of My Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🥰 Nostalgic and beloved childhood game
- 👍 Entertaining and engaging for all ages
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing graphics
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music

**Cons**

- 💰 Paid features and content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and performance issues
- 🔒 Inability to restore previous purchases
- 🔀 Lack of family sharing and cross-device access

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Disappearing/inaccessible purchased content
- Sound issues and audio problems
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More free content and activities
- Ability to restore purchases across devices
- Family sharing support
- Seasonal/themed updates
- More interactive elements and mini-games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 230)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-very-hungry-caterpillar/id978304432/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Jerem4iah

*2026-08-16, version 4.1.1*

Jerem4iah

### 5/5 — はらぺこあおむし好きにはたまらない！！

*2026-07-27*

このゲーム、広告は入らないし、絵柄がめっちゃ好みで、課金以外はめっちゃ良きで、はらぺこあおむしが蝶になるのはちょっと悲しいけど、そこも成長を感じてこのゲームの良い所です！はらぺこあおむし好きはぜひ買って見てください！

**Developer response:** わあ！本当に嬉しいです！アプリを楽しんでいただけて、私たちもとても幸せです。皆さんの努力が報われたと感じます。ありがとうございます！✨

### 5/5 — 神ゲー

*2026-07-23*

子供の頃に絵本でしか見れなかった国民的青虫と触れ合えてとても嬉しかった。

**Developer response:** わあ！本当に嬉しいです！アプリを楽しんでいただけて、私たちもとても幸せです。皆さんの努力が報われたと感じます。ありがとうございます！✨

### 5/5 — J’adore le jeu Trop mignon

*2026-07-20, version 4.1.1*

Le jeu est très sympa et mignon et la chenille nous accompagne tout dans le jeu.

### 5/5 — AWESOME AS HECK

*2026-07-16, version 4.1.1*

Dude, bought this for my 4 y.o and he loved it, he made sure the caterpillar ate plenty of food and let the caterpillar play with a ball, he always rolls in laughter every time a weird physics glitch would happen of the caterpillar has 1 balloon and the beach ball would get on top of the balloon so the caterpillar frantically dances trying to catch it, would let him play so much with it☺️

### 5/5 — Eric Carl I thank for this lovely game and book

*2026-07-03, version 4.1.1*

Amazing game thanks to all the amazing programmers

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-07-02, version 4.1.1*

Life of a cute little caterpillar evolving into a butterfly

### 3/5 — It is OK

*2026-06-29, version 4.1.1*

I wish there was something else to do, but it’s fun but kind of boring

### 1/5 — Next Generation

*2026-06-17, version 4.1.1*

Thank you for the kind offer for us to have something like this to share with our community.  This App helped us through some great and challenging times.

### 3/5 — 🤩

*2026-06-06, version 4.1.1*

This game this is so fun in Kalapana calico rock right now. Yes it’s a sleepover. Happening my sister and my cousin. Hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello pad that I just this is annoying inside is so annoying. Is you can eat it off the wall every day

## Frequently asked questions about My Very Hungry Caterpillar

### What does the My Very Hungry Caterpillar app do?

This app allows children to interact with Eric Carle's famous character, the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Users can feed the caterpillar, play with it, and help it grow. As the caterpillar grows, new activities are unlocked, and eventually, it transforms into a butterfly.

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

The app features an interactive 3D caterpillar, develops nurturing and nature skills, offers a wide range of learning activities, and provides non-competitive, individualized play. It also boasts beautifully illustrated scenes based on Eric Carle's artwork and an intuitive, child-friendly interface.

### How much does the My Very Hungry Caterpillar app cost?

The app is free to download and play. It includes a free sticker pack for iMessage. Additional content or features may be available through in-app purchases.

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

This app is designed for preschoolers and Eric Carle fans of all ages. Its intuitive design and engaging activities make it easy for young children to use and enjoy.

### What kind of learning activities are included?

The app includes various activities such as feeding the caterpillar, growing flowers, sorting shapes, painting pictures, picking fruit, sailing, and hunting for buried treasure. These activities are designed to be fun and educational for young children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.1 — 2026-04-22

We've added performance improvements and bug fixes for this update. It's not that exciting for some but we're still excited.

### 3.5.2 — 2024-03-08

We've added performance improvements and bug fixes for this update. It's not that exciting for some but we're still excited.

### 3.5.1 — 2024-02-27

As well as performance updates My Very Hungry Caterpillar now supports Japanese language.

### 3.1.1 — 2021-10-22

We've added performance improvements and bug fixes for this update. It's not that exciting for some but we're still excited.

### 3.1.0 — 2020-10-17

We've added performance improvements and bug fixes for this update. It's not that exciting for some but we're still excited.

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