# The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore — Jigsaws, Puzzles and more!

> Interactive 3D pop-up app with games and activities based on Eric Carle books. (iPhone/iPad app by StoryToys Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-and-explore/id852270582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [StoryToys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/326301831)
- Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,880 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 254 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-and-explore/id852270582/reviews.md

## What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore?

The beloved characters of Eric Carle are now available in The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ & Friends - Play & Explore, a stunning 3D pop-up app featuring games and activities for tablet and mobile phone.

Early learners will love playing with The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, Mister Seahorse and The Very Quiet Cricket, along with other characters from Eric Carle's best-selling books Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and 10 Little Rubber Ducks. And while your little ones are having fun, they'll also be practicing their counting, sorting, and memory skills, learning about healthy eating, and discovering amazing facts about caterpillars, seahorses, chameleons and other animals.

Includes five language versions in a single app: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese!

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FEATURES
The app features StoryToys’ award-winning 3D technology and gentle animations that bring the characters to life. The activities are fun and easy to play, and children will love earning badges for completing the extra puzzles and challenges in every scene:

• Guide the world's best-known caterpillar towards healthy fruits as he wriggles across the garden
• Play hide-and-seek with Mister Seahorse and his babies at the bottom of the ocean
• Guide the Brown Bear around a forest maze to find her bear cub
• Grow The Tiny Seed into a beautiful flower with help from the sun and the Little Cloud
• Watch The Mixed Chameleon change color as you help him gobble up bugs with his long tongue!
• Complete jigsaw puzzles of your favorite characters

Guaranteed to make fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar smile!

Go to storytoys.com to watch a short video of the app.

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STORYTOYS AWARDS
• Kidscreen 2016 Award
• Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Digital Award, 2015
• 11 Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Awards
• 2 iLounge awards for best kids’ app
• 2 Mom’s Choice gold awards
• Mom’s Choice Silver award
• Shortlist nominations for the FutureBook Digital Innovation Award
• Best Kids’ App Ever winner
• Longlisted for the DBW Publishing innovation award
• 9 Tech With Kids Best Pick App Awards.

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STAY IN TOUCH!
Stay in touch to hear about new releases and promotions:
- Visit us: storytoys.com
- Email us: For any technical issues please email us at support@storytoys.com
- Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/StoryToys
- Follow us on Twitter: @StoryToys

## Key features

- 3D pop-up games and activities
- Interactive character play
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Educational games (counting, sorting, memory)
- Animal facts
- Multilingual support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jigsaw pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3D Stickerbook | $0.99 | one-time |
| complete storybook | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spot the difference | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock EVERYTHING | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 💜 Creative use of Eric Carle's characters
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 💰 Misleading pricing and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and sound problems
- 🤔 Limited gameplay and content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8
- In-app purchases bypass restrictions

**Most requested features**

- Bring back Android compatibility
- Improve navigation and reduce distractions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-and-explore/id852270582/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yay

*2025-11-26*

Yay

### 1/5 — あ？💢

*2025-02-12*

暇すぎて満足できねぇよボケ

### 2/5 — か

*2024-09-12*

ひまわ

### 2/5 — No longer android compatible

*2024-06-29*

My special needs son loved this game on his Fire tablet and I loved it’s educational value however recently it’s disappeared. I have come to find it’s only IOS compatible now even though the other 3 caterpillar games they make are still there. Please bring this back to android.  Disappointed it’s no longer available.

### 1/5 — 音が出ない

*2024-04-20*

音がでません。

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having trouble with our app. Normally problems with sound are due to the fact that the mute switch on the device is engaged. This can be a little confusing because not all apps obey the mute button, but ours do, so while you will be able to hear other apps, you would not be able to hear ours. All you have to do is toggle the mute switch which is located on the side of your tablet or smartphone. Once you toggle it you will hear sound again. If there is no mute button please slide up the menu from the bottom of the iPad screen to find the mute button icon. If you still cannot hear sound, please try the following: Go to Settings > General. Under "Use Side Switch To" please ensure that the "Mute" option is selected, and not the "Lock Rotation" button. Then ensure that the Lock / Unlock setting is switched on (to unlock). You might have to restart your device afterwards. If this doesn't work please email us at support@storytoys.com.

### 5/5 — Danke 🤩

*2022-02-06*

Ich bin mit dieser App aufgewachsen und wollte mich nun für das tolle spielerlebnis bedanken

### 5/5 — Ducks

*2021-11-11*

I have to go to work tomorrow and I will have to go to work today and then I will have to go ping

### 1/5 — Not impressed

*2021-10-20*

They seem to rely on the hungry caterpillar name to get purchase and not much content. there isn’t much to do at all and toddler got bored very quickly. Also quite difficult to navigate and icons to download other games are very large and my toddler just wanted to open them thinking they were more games, but not going to waste anymore money. Much better apps out there to choose from

### 4/5 — F7

*2021-07-28*

F7isAfourstar

### 1/5 — Charge

*2020-11-28*

We subscribe annual for $59 but we got charge monthly for $59??!!!

**Developer response:** Whoa! Something obviously has gone wrong so let's find a way to right it! Email us right away at support@touchpress.com and we will solve your problem somehow!

## Frequently asked questions about The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore

### What does The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore app do?

This app brings Eric Carle's beloved characters to life in a 3D pop-up environment. It offers a variety of games and activities designed for early learners, focusing on skills like counting, sorting, and memory. Users can interact with characters, complete puzzles, and learn interesting facts about animals.

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

Key features include interactive 3D games with characters like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Mister Seahorse, jigsaw puzzles, educational activities that practice counting and memory, and the ability to learn animal facts. The app also supports five languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese.

### How much does The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore app cost?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can download the base application without charge, but certain features or content may require an additional purchase within the app.

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

The app is designed for early learners, making it suitable for preschoolers and young children. The games and activities are gentle and easy to play, focusing on foundational learning skills in an engaging and fun way.

### What kind of educational benefits does the app offer?

The app provides several educational benefits for young children. It helps them practice and improve their counting, sorting, and memory skills through interactive gameplay. Additionally, it introduces them to concepts of healthy eating and shares fascinating facts about various animals featured in Eric Carle's books.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2017-07-04

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

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### 1.0.8 — 2017-06-07

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### 1.0.4 — 2014-09-30

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 1.0.2 — 2014-08-21

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 1.0.1 — 2014-04-08

No release notes.

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