# Potty Time with Elmo — user reviews > 136 indexed App Store user reviews of Potty Time with Elmo by Sesame Workshop (Apps), rated 3.40/5 from 64 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potty-time-with-elmo/id525507410/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potty-time-with-elmo/id525507410.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 27 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of Potty Time with Elmo? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Engaging and fun for potty training - 💡 Helpful reward chart to reinforce progress - 👍 Good for both toddlers and older kids **Cons** - 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, muted, or poor quality) - 👎 Lack of Elmo's voice/singing - 👎 Boring/repetitive content - 👎 Not worth the cost **Commonly reported bugs** - Sound not working - App crashing or not loading properly **Most requested features** - More interactive features and animations - Option for boy and girl characters - Ability to reset/customize reward chart - More songs and games ## Newest reviews (13 of 136) ### 3/5 — Heh *2019-09-01, version 4.1* Ummm hehe heh heh heheh why does this exist ### 3/5 — Not with the money *2018-06-21, version 3.2* I realize it just a few dollars but it really wasn’t worth it for me. It got my son to sit on the potty to play it but there isn’t a lot to do. He got bored with it very fast. ### 2/5 — Meehhh just barely okay *2018-02-10, version 3.2* Boring. Doesn’t really have a lot of bells and whistles. Needs an interactive face that a toddler can run by himself. Not very engaging. ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2017-11-18, version 3.2* There are a couple of good songs, but it is definitely not worth $3. I would rather just use Elmo’s potty video on YouTube. ### 4/5 — Great songs. *2017-10-30, version 3.2* My granddaughter loves pressing the radio and hearing the songs. It helps her ask to go and I sing the songs to her throughout the day. ### 1/5 — No sound *2017-02-19, version 3.0* Don't bother, the sound doesn't work which is the whole point. ### 1/5 — Waste of Money *2017-02-02, version 3.0* Useless app ### 1/5 — Can't hear the app *2017-01-26, version 3.0* I've restarted my phone several times, restarted the app and just can't hear the sound. I want a refund. The app doesn't work!!!!! ### 1/5 — NO SOUND *2017-01-15, version 3.0* There is no sound on this app, waste of money!! ### 1/5 — Sucks *2017-01-14, version 3.0* The sound doesn't work. Can't believe I paid for this. ### 1/5 — Sound stopped working *2017-01-02, version 3.0* The title is self-explanatory. The sound worked for the first few weeks. No it doesn't. I've tried every troubleshooting idea I can think of including deleting and re-downloading the app. ### 1/5 — Horrible! *2016-11-27, version 3.0* Bought this app for my 2 year old. Sound doesn't work and contact information for developer is no where to be found. ### 1/5 — 👎WORST APP EVER 👎 *2016-11-11, version 3.0* The worst app evet, do not waste your money. My 2 yr old did not enjoy it all. Get a book instead of this. I wish I could get my money back. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — DO NOT UPDATE, DONT BUY *2024-07-12, version 4.1* This used to be one of our favorites but then came the update... The new update: -removed the “just watch” option which my infant loved. Why remove? My LO (little one) would be hypnotized they the whole thing. Now she just gets stuck and bored. -removed fun phrases like “Elmo knows what to do”, random flushes, Elmo laughing, Star sounds and more. -Re-recorded phrases using a seeming “drugged up” super slow Elmo. Happy Elmo was far superior! -added a female character which is blends in very poorly. It’s like someone shouting during your favorite song and ruining it. How about her own pages instead of sloppily throwing her in? In summary, I wish so much I didn’t update. Unfortunately Apple gives no option to roll back or money back when the product is negatively changed. ### 1/5 — Why does this cost money?? *2022-10-07, version 4.1* I thought this was the potty game where you help Elmo and Abby to use the potty. It is not. There is a Pop the Bubbles game a 1 year old can get use from. A 4 piece puzzle game, again 1 year old level. And something about Elmo walking. Like, seriously why are we paying money for this when nothing is on it?! ### 1/5 — No sound *2020-08-22, version 4.1* Their is no sound it does not help when I turn mute on and off ### 1/5 — *SIGH* *2019-11-09, version 4.1* It's the best app in the world............NOT!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — DO NOT UPDATE, DONT BUY *2018-12-30, version 4.0* This used to be one of our favorites but then came the update... The new update: -removed the “just watch” option which my infant loved. Why remove? My LO (little one) would be hypnotized they the whole thing. Now she just gets stuck and bored. -removed fun phrases like “Elmo knows what to do”, random flushes, Elmo laughing, Star sounds and more. -Re-recorded phrases using a seeming “drugged up” super slow Elmo. Happy Elmo was far superior! -added a female character which is blends in very poorly. It’s like someone shouting during your favorite song and ruining it. How about her own pages instead of sloppily throwing her in? In summary, I wish so much I didn’t update. Unfortunately Apple gives no option to roll back or money back when the product is negatively changed. ### 1/5 — Not worth 2.99 *2018-06-12, version 3.2* This is simply not worth 2.99! Should be a free app. It reads the same book over and over. It’s boring for my 2 year old! Everything is repetitive and didn’t occupy her once so ever. I requested my money back! ### 1/5 — It worth the money! *2018-03-16, version 3.2* This app did not hold my child’s interest at all. She did a couple of puzzles and that was it. The story is boring and she quickly turned it off. How can they even justify the $2.99. It should be free! ### 1/5 — Waste of $2.99! *2018-02-11, version 3.2* This is not a story my child will want to read more than once- it was barely held interest the first time. Extremely disappointed. ### 1/5 — Hardly worth 4$ *2018-01-27, version 3.2* This app is not for ages 4+. It’s more for a parent and child who’s potty training. Waste of 3.99 Very disappointing ### 1/5 — Zero stars *2017-03-23, version 3.0* If I could give this app zero stars I would. What a huge rip off. Sound does not work. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — peak. *2026-05-17, version 4.6* This is too emotional... my homie started twerking bouncing his juicy bangable cakes up and down and my brother cured from depression and started to levitate with white glowing eyes.... my goofy cousin started humping me this was just too much I'm actually twerking crying rolling on the floor like a maniac .... this is too good to be true. ### 5/5 — Love this *2026-04-06, version 4.6* It’s sooo good ### 5/5 — Wonderful app; worth the small cost! *2020-08-15, version 4.1* My children love this app. It’s engaging and fun for both my potty-training 19 month old and already-trained 4 year-old. They enjoy listening to Elmo read, collecting the “stickers,” watching little animations within the story, singing the songs, and our 4yo plays the games. Songs are delightful and reward chart so helpful to reinforce potty steps. Parent tips are icing on the cake! ### 5/5 — Nephew loves it! *2019-01-15, version 4.0* My nephew LOVES this app and my niece is already showing interest even though it’s not potty training time for her yet :) ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2018-02-10, version 3.2* Potty training is always a challenging time for both parents and kids. This app is so helpful... from the cute story to the catchy songs to the reward chart. My daughter loves playing with the app and I love the helpful content! Win-win! ### 5/5 — Fun to Hear Elmo *2018-02-02, version 3.2* My son loves this app and especially gets excited hearing Elmo talk and read the story. Very fun and a good way to help him learn about going potty. ### 5/5 — Uma grande M***da *2016-11-10* Não comprem, não sai som e não tem suporte nenhum pro app. ### 5/5 — Cute App *2015-06-05, version 3.0* This is so cute for toddlers that are going through this process. My granddaughter was kept busy by trying this app out over and over I had to ask her do YOU have to go potty? She looked at me in surprise and ran to the bathroom! Make sure you monitor their time with this app! ### 5/5 — Using with Thing 2! *2015-01-16, version 2.0* This was a hit with Thing 1 so just redownloaded for #2. Fingers crossed it'll do the trick again. Some of the pictures and songs crack me up. ### 5/5 — This game gave me the SHITTS!!! *2015-01-10, version 2.0* No comment. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*