# The big word factory — Read, play, discover

> Interactive children's picturebook app exploring language and communication through games. (iPhone/iPad app by Mixtvision Mediengesellschaft mbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-word-factory/id715582746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mixtvision Mediengesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/563462315)
- Category: Books, Games, Adventure, Family
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 212 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-word-factory/id715582746/reviews.md

## What is The big word factory?

Read, play, learn, discover, dream: an enchanting picturebook-app for children aged 3 and up and lovebirds of any age – based on the bestseller „The great word factory“ by Agnès de Lestrade and Valeria Docampo. Awarded multiple times, e.g. with the Leipziger Lesekompass by Leipzig Bookfair and Stiftung Lesen.


Highlights

-      Carefully implemented Mini-games
-      Playful learning for curious children aged 3+
-      Artistic illustrations, specifically modified for the app
-      Beautiful animations and interactions
-      Charming audio track

 
Games/Interactions
(Tap the magic flying words and dive into the world of the word factory!)
 
-      Listen to individual words in the story by tapping them
-      Get to know a wide spectrum of words: sweet and bad words, funny and obsolete words, rhymes and greetings
-      Learn how various words sound in different languages
-      Find matching syllables and put them together to form words
-      Catch flying words
-      Help create the story and choose the colour of Marie’s dress


Features:
 
-      Child-appropriate control and navigation
-      Read-aloud feature in 3 languages: German, English, French
-      Visual table of contents
-      Bonus: full story as a picture book film


Story
 
Paul and Marie are living in a land where people hardly ever speak. You have to buy and swallow words to be able to pronounce them. And words are expensive, especially the really good ones.  So Paul collects words he finds on the street: „Cherry, Dust, Chair“. He wants to give them to Marie, to show her how much he likes her.
„The great word factory“ talks about the world of words and the power of language. And the fact that in concerns of the heart, it doesn’t always matter what you say but rather how you say it. The two children, Paul and Marie, are the best example for that.


Awards
 
-      GIGA Maus 2014
-      Leipziger Lesekompass 2014 of Leipzig Bookfair and Stiftung Lesen
-      Pädagogischer Interaktiv-Preis 2014
-      Children’s media award „Der weiße Elefant“ 2014  
-      Among the best children’s book apps 2013 at BesteKinderApps.de
-      Among the best book apps 2013 at Kirkus Reviews


Press
 
-      „A sweeping declaration of love for the power of words, the world of reading and the value of language – a joy for the whole family to be looked at again and again.“ (RBB Kulturradio)
-      „This picturebook app inspires a love for literature.“ (DIE ZEIT)
-      „Very poetic.“ (ZEIT Wissen)
-      „A playful and mindful approach to language is creatively put into pictures and interactions! A wonderful story of friendship, full of emotion and imagination.“ (Leipziger Lesekompass 2014)
-      „The subtle illustrations and the calm atmosphere of the app fascinate children and adults alike. Enchanting!“ (Eltern family)
-      „A highly recommended app leading children into the imaginative world of language again and again.“ (DJI – Deutsches Jugendinstitut)


Help
 
We want you to enjoy the story of Paul and Marie without limitations. Thus we are there for you, should there be any technical problem despite all our efforts. Please send us an Email at help@mixtvision.de - unfortunately, it’s not possible to reply to comments in the App store. Thank you!


Adults
 
Dear parents, we at mixtvision Digital produce high quality apps which you can discover, read and play with your children without concern. Here, as with all our other apps, we consciously made the decision not to use advertisements or in-app purchases. If you like the stories we tell in our apps, we would be glad about a positive rating and a comment here in the app store. Thank you!

## Key features

- Interactive picturebook experience
- Mini-games and playful learning
- Artistic illustrations and animations
- Read-aloud feature in 3 languages
- Story creation and word exploration
- Bonus picture book film

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-word-factory/id715582746/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Kleiner Bug

*2024-08-18, version 1.5.2*

Sehr schön. Allerdings fehlt das letzte Wort: nochmal. Das ist sehr schade.

### 1/5 — Ton funktiert nicht, Film läuft nicht ab

*2024-02-19, version 1.5.2*

Schade, weder Ton noch Film funktionieren. Sehr ärgerlich!

### 3/5 — Film funktioniert nicht

*2024-02-14, version 1.5.2*

Ich liebe das Buch und die animierte Version in dieser App! Allerdings funktioniert der Film nicht, es erscheint nur der Hinweis, dass eine Internetverbindung benötigt wird. Diese ist vorhanden, doch der Film startet leider nicht! Schade.

### 1/5 — Zu kurz

*2022-04-16, version 1.5.2*

Hab ein Wörterspiel app erwartet mit einer Geschichte kombinert. Leider sehr kurz und teuer..

### 1/5 — Extrem kurz und fad

*2020-11-08, version 1.5.2*

Für das Geld deutlich mehr erwartet, da hätte ich ja echte Kinderbücher kaufen können anstelle so einem paar Minutenfilmchen / Schiebespielchen.
Nicht zu empfehlen.

### 4/5 — Charming

*2020-06-25*

Nice little interactive story book to read with your children.  Lovely illustrations.  Short but reasonably priced.  Worth what I paid for it.

### 1/5 — Incomplet

*2020-01-31, version 1.5.2*

Je n’ai pas les jeux... juste l’histoire

### 3/5 — Ganz nett

*2017-10-01, version 1.5*

Die App ist wirklich ganz nett aufgemacht. Ob sie ihr Geld wert ist, weiß ich nicht so recht, denn "tun" kann man damit nicht so arg viel. Aber das Buch ist sehr süß und wird mit der App noch mal anders lebendig. Das ist schon schön.

### 5/5 — Superschöne Geschichte, superschöne App

*2016-03-24, version 1.5*

Genauso stelle ich mir eine Bilderbuch-App vor. Toll!

### 5/5 — Wie ein lebendig gewordenes Bilderbuch!

*2016-01-07, version 1.5*

Sehr schöne Geschichte. Ich finde es gut, dass man selber vorlesen kann oder das Buch vorgelesen wird. Die Stimmen sind klasse.

## Frequently asked questions about The big word factory

### What is The big word factory about?

The big word factory is an enchanting picturebook app for children aged 3 and up. It explores the world of words and the power of language through interactive games and a charming story about two children, Paul and Marie.

### What age is The big word factory suitable for?

The big word factory is designed for children aged 3 and up, and is also enjoyed by 'lovebirds of any age'.

### Does The big word factory have ads?

No, The big word factory does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What languages are supported in The big word factory?

The big word factory features a read-aloud function in three languages: German, English, and French. Users can also learn how various words sound in different languages within the app.

### What kind of games are included in The big word factory?

The app includes carefully implemented mini-games and interactions that are playful and educational. These involve tapping words, finding matching syllables, catching flying words, and helping to create the story.

### What awards has The big word factory received?

The big word factory has received multiple awards, including the GIGA Maus 2014, Leipziger Lesekompass 2014, and the Children’s media award „Der weiße Elefant“ 2014.

### What devices can I use The big word factory on?

The big word factory is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is The big word factory updated?

The latest version of The big word factory is 1.5.2, which was last updated on May 29, 2018. Updates typically focus on bug fixes and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2018-05-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

We chased away some bugs that had taken up residence in the app.
We hope you have lots of fun reading and experiencing the big word factory!

### 1.5 — 2015-12-19

Dear parents, we have updated the Word Factory App for you!
 
WHAT’S NEW: „The big word factory“ is now optimized for iOS 9. You can install the app now on your iPad as well as your iPhone to have it with you at all times. The navigation was improved by implementing multi-touch, so children’s hands can more easily navigate and play with it. We have also improved audio for even more joy while listening to the app.

SUPPORT: Should you have any problems with our apps, we would be glad to get an Email from you at help@mixtvision.de.
 
We recommend: Janosch: Oh, wie schön ist Panama.
 
Have fun! Your App-Team at mixtvision Digital

### 1.4 — 2014-06-11

minor bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2014-03-16

- Gameplay optimization
- Sound optimization
- Performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2013-11-14

* iOS 7 Support.
* bug fixes & performance improvements.
* Installation of a help page.

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