# Pip the Dog (Citizenship/Engl) — Digital Mysteries

> Collaborative iPad app for 7-11 year olds focused on citizenship and English. (iPhone/iPad app by Modular Software Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-the-dog-citizenshipengl/id997743159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Modular Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/931488132)
- Category: Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-the-dog-citizenshipengl/id997743159/reviews.md

## What is Pip the Dog (Citizenship/Engl)?

Digital Mysteries: Pip the Dog is a unique app for 7-11 year olds which allows pairs to work simultaneously on one iPad on a citizenship/English task. They must discuss and collaborate along the way.
 
Children are introduced to an engaging story about a young girl who finds a dog in the park. Although the girl, called Emma, is really fond of Pip (the dog), users must consider lots of different things to answer “Should Emma be allowed to keep Pip?” There are 25 snippets of information to help them discuss this together. These include facts about how Emma found Pip, Emma's family, her pocket money, her friends and the various responsibilities of actually owning and taking care of a dog.
 
Users typically move through an easy-to-follow, segmented process – they must first read through slips of illustrated information, then think of names for groups and sort the slips into them. They can then move to a stage where they lay out the slips in a chain and use sticky tapes and notes to help make sense of everything.

Although the app has been primarily created to help with ‘Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education’ and English, it also has cross curricular links with science in relation to life processes and living things: humans and other animals, and can also be used to foster the development of generic higher order thinking skills.

Some possible outcomes and goals of using the app are:

PSHE/citizenship - The mystery could be used to stimulate discussion in two particular areas:
 
1) Developing confidence and responsibility
 
Relevant learning objectives might include:
* to recognise what is fair and unfair, and what is right and wrong
* to share their opinions on things that matter to them and explain their views
* to recognise, name and deal with their feelings in a positive way
 
2) Preparing to play an active role as citizens
 
Relevant learning objectives might include:
* to take part in discussions with small groups and the whole class
* to take part in a simple debate about a topical issue
* to recognise choices they can make, and recognise the difference between right and wrong
* to realise that people and other living things have needs, and that they have responsibilities to meet them
 
English
The mystery could also be used to support the development of group discussion and interaction:
 
Relevant learning objectives might include:
*To take turns in speaking
*To relate their contributions to what has gone on before - building on the ideas of others
*To take different views into account
*To extend their ideas in the light of discussion
 
Science
The mystery connects to life processes and living things: humans and other animals. It could be used to stimulate discussion about animal welfare, particularly ‘how to treat animals with care and sensitivity’.
 
Thinking skills
Learning objectives relating to the generic thinking skills that the mystery aims to develop might include:
 
*To justify ideas with reasons
*To form a well-structured explanation
*To speculate and draw inferences from information.
 
How can I try other mysteries?
 
At the bottom of the 'app details' tab, tap ‘Developer Apps’ to view our current range. There are apps for computing, history, geography, maths, science, citizenship and a Shakespeare bundle and more.

## Key features

- Collaborative learning on a single iPad
- Engaging story-based mystery
- Information analysis and sorting
- Argument building and justification
- Develops citizenship and English skills
- Cross-curricular links to science
- Fosters higher-order thinking skills


## Frequently asked questions about Pip the Dog (Citizenship/Engl)

### What is Pip the Dog?

Pip the Dog is a paid educational app designed for children aged 7-11. It encourages pairs to collaborate on an iPad to solve a citizenship and English-focused mystery, developing critical thinking and communication skills.

### What age is Pip the Dog suitable for?

Pip the Dog is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with its core content and learning objectives targeted at the 7-11 age range.

### How does Pip the Dog help with learning?

The app uses an engaging story to stimulate discussions on topics like responsibility, fairness, and decision-making, aligning with PSHE/citizenship and English learning objectives. It also has links to science and general thinking skills.

### Can multiple children use Pip the Dog at once?

Yes, Pip the Dog is specifically designed for pairs to work simultaneously on a single iPad, promoting discussion and collaboration.

### What devices does Pip the Dog support?

Pip the Dog is currently supported on iPads.

### How much does Pip the Dog cost?

Pip the Dog is a paid app, priced at $1.99.

### How often is Pip the Dog updated?

The app was last updated on April 14, 2022, with version 3.5.5 being the latest release.

### Does Pip the Dog have ads?

No, Pip the Dog does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.5 — 2022-04-14

Fixed minor bugs.

### 3.5.4 — 2021-11-25

Fixed compliance issues.

### 3.5.3 — 2018-10-21

Fixed compatibility issue.

### 3.5 — 2015-07-27

Minor bug fixes

### 3.4 — 2015-06-02

No release notes.

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