# Piggy Picnic

> Interactive game for toddlers to learn Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and concepts. (iPhone/iPad app by Better Chinese, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-picnic/id412674857 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Better Chinese, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412674860)
- Category: Games, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-picnic/id412674857/reviews.md

## What is Piggy Picnic?

Have a toddler or preschooler or just young at heart?  Come and learn Chinese with mister and miss Piggy on their picnic outing!  跟小猪妹妹学中文!

Based on Better Chinese’s mister Piggy character, Piggy Picnic teaches colors, numbers, fruit names, sizes, and similarities concepts in Mandarin Chinese. 学不同的颜色,水果名称,大小,数字,和相对词语.


Through the 6 fun and interactive games, Piggy Picnic engages the young learners to continuously be exposed to these key concepts in Chinese and training their ears for the Chinese tones. 有六个不同的游戏,让你的小孩轻松有趣地学中文!

Additional features include different audio modes.  Turning off the background music can allow the learner to hear the pronunciation more clearly.  Audio options include “Chinese Only,” “Chinese + English,” and ”English Only”.   These audio options provide instructions in their language settings to help to parents and learners during the learning process.  These options can be changed during the game play.    

*A colorful and imaginative way to learn Chinese!
*6 different games that teach kids about colors, fruit names, matching, sizes, numbers, and similarities
*Dozens of animated sounds and voice recordings in Chinese and English to promote listening skills and recognition of vocabulary
*Designed for young children with simple navigation and menus
*Earn lantern rewards
*Kids won’t even realize they’re learning a second language!
*Never-ending play!

***INCLUDED GAMES***

-MATCHING. Match pairs of fruits behind cards to gather food for the picnic basket. Develops memory and recognition abilities.
-SIZE. Help Mr. Piggy pick the correct fruit size to put in the basket. Teaches comparisons and measurement concepts.
-IDENTIFY THE FRUIT. Ms. Piggy is picky about her fruits. Help Mr. Piggy collect the right one for the picnic. Teaches vocabulary and reinforces listening skills.
-FIND IDENTICAL FRUITS. Pick pairs of the same fruit to put in the picnic basket.
-COLORS. Help Mr. Piggy select the correct colored fruit for the picnic. Teaches colors and color names in English and Chinese.
-COUNTING. Count the number of fruits to put in the picnic basket. Teaches numbers and counting.

For more information: games.betterchinese.com

Better Chinese is a world leading K-12 Chinese language publisher, whose curriculum have been reviewed and adopted by West Virginia, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Texas, North Carolina, Idaho, Tennessee, and Georgia.   They are also being used by over 900 schools around the world.  If your school needs help with the curricular materials for your Chinese program or is thinking about starting a Chinese program, please contact us at usa@betterchinese.com.

Thank you for your nice reviews.

>> Fun app for learning Chinese! *****
This app can keep my kid (2+) engaged for minutes. I am a Chinese American parent. My child is learning Chinese and English and speaks both, as well as a 2+ year old can. She can play games to review numbers, colors, fruit names, etc. I am ecstatic!

>>AMAZING APP! *****
This app is really incredible, our kids love it and it's a fun way to get them to learn The basics of Chinese... My husband even uses It to study elementary concepts. We use this on our iPad and have no problems at all. For 99 cents, this is a value! High quality education for such a low price. Get this app, you'll be happy you did. I hope they make more similar apps for Chinese education. Thanks for my new favorite app!!!

>> Awesome!! *****
Awesome app! What a fun and creative way for little kids (and "laowai" adults) to learn Chinese!

## Key features

- Learn colors, numbers, and fruit names in Mandarin
- 6 interactive learning games
- Dozens of animated sounds and voice recordings
- Adjustable audio modes (Chinese only, English + Chinese)
- Simple navigation for young children
- Earn lantern rewards
- Never-ending play

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-picnic/id412674857/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is a fun app and kids enjoy language learning!

*2012-10-24*

I have no problems with sound on my app.  I have an iPad2 and have not yet upgraded to iOS6.  It works great and I can even project it onto a whiteboard and show my students on class.  
 I have used this app for teaching pre-K through 1st grade beginning Chinese language students.  They really enjoy it and are learning at the same time!  I would love more variety in colors, fruits, and sizes in the game...maybe include higher levels of difficulty in future updates.

### 1/5 — Looks good

*2012-09-20*

Too bad there is no sound.  Useless.

### 1/5 — TsaiNou

*2012-05-04*

Yes the sound doesn't work for mine either.  I purchased it too.  Utterly crazy.  Why does Apple approve these apps?

### 2/5 — No sound

*2011-07-16*

I loaded this on an iPad2 (said it should work with iPad under requirements) and the sound does not work.  I emailed support and have not heard back.  Looks like a good app but is useless without the sound.

### 4/5 — Wish options were hidden

*2011-03-07*

My kid loves to play this.  I wish, though, that the options button & music button were hidden so my child can't get to them.  I also would like more vocabulary.  But overall, great app!

### 5/5 — Fun teaching tool

*2011-01-16*

Fun game with cute graphics! My 4 year old asks me to play all the time. Great way to practice Chinese. Definitely worth the 99 cents :)

### 4/5 — Toddler loves it!

*2011-01-16, version 1.0*

My 2.5 yr old loves this. I was surprised she could even learn how to play the memory/matching game. Easy to pick up with a bit of adult supervision. Great! Hope to see more options with different vocabulary soon (family and animals, please!)

### 3/5 — Too easy

*2011-01-16*

Very cute game, but needs more. The numbers are too low and the vocabulary is very limited. Hopefully they will upgrade soon. We were done in 10 minutes... Needs to have more levels.

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2011-01-15*

Good design, fun games. My 5 year old enjoys it. It works perfectly on iPad. .99 cents well spent!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2011-01-15*

This is a great app for a child learning Chinese. I hope they come out with more apps as compliments to their learning program. They are great!

## Frequently asked questions about Piggy Picnic

### What age is Piggy Picnic suitable for?

Piggy Picnic is designed for children aged 4 and up. The app's simple navigation and interactive games make it easy for young learners to engage with the content.

### What languages does Piggy Picnic teach?

Piggy Picnic teaches Mandarin Chinese. It covers colors, numbers, fruit names, sizes, and similarities in Mandarin, with options for English and Chinese audio.

### Does Piggy Picnic have ads?

No, Piggy Picnic does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What are the learning games in Piggy Picnic?

Piggy Picnic includes six games: Matching, Size comparison, Identify the Fruit, Find Identical Fruits, Colors, and Counting. These games reinforce vocabulary and concepts in a fun way.

### Can I adjust the audio settings in Piggy Picnic?

Yes, Piggy Picnic offers different audio modes. You can choose 'Chinese Only,' 'Chinese + English,' or 'English Only' to best suit the learner's needs and help parents during the learning process.

### How often is Piggy Picnic updated?

The latest version of Piggy Picnic is 1.0.4, which was last updated on September 23, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and potential updates.

### What devices does Piggy Picnic support?

Piggy Picnic is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for educational games for their children.

### What is the price of Piggy Picnic?

Piggy Picnic is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This price provides full access to all the learning games and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2024-09-23

Thanks for using Piggy Picnic. We update the app regularly to provide you the best learning experience. Get the latest version to learn Chinese with us.

### 1.0.3 — 2021-08-17

Fix bug

### 1.0.2 — 2017-10-02

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

- iOS11 compatibility

### 1.0.1 — 2011-03-17

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2011-01-12

No release notes.

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