# The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore — user reviews

> 35 indexed App Store user reviews of The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore by StoryToys Limited, rated 4.40/5 from 1,880 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-and-explore/id852270582/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-and-explore/id852270582.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,206 · 4★ 379 · 3★ 147 · 2★ 61 · 1★ 87

## 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

## Newest reviews (10 of 35)

### 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.

### 4/5 — F7

*2021-07-28*

F7isAfourstar

### 4/5 — Sound issues

*2019-11-01*

Doesn’t play sound

**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 that doesn't work please email support@touchpress.com and we will look into it for you.

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2019-06-07*

This review is a great puzzling tool for my kid. It also helps with matching.

### 5/5 — 内容はじゅうぶん

*2019-05-06*

希望としてはコンテンツのパターンを増やしてほしいと思うかな。

**Developer response:** 申し訳ありませんが日本語は話せません。この返信にはGoogle Translateを使用しています。

申し訳ありませんがアプリに問題があります。 以下を確認してください。
 - 購入に使用したものと同じApple IDを使用しています
 - あなたは家族の共有または子供の制限付きプロフィールを使用していません
その後、アプリのロックされた部分をクリックして[購入の復元]を選択し、購入を復元してみてください。

それでも問題が解決しない場合は、support @ touchpress.comにメールしてください。

### 5/5 — It is very easy to earn a Badge

*2018-09-05*

It's easy

### 1/5 — 有料版を購入しました

*2016-03-03*

全アイテム購入しましたが、誤ってアプリを消してしまいました。再度ダウンロードしましたがアイテム全て消えてしまいリストアできません。他のはらぺこあおむしアプリもクリスマスアプデの後に全アイテム購入していたのに消えてしまいリストアできません。リストア出来ないなら再度購入しますのでどちらも返金していいただきたいです。同じ境遇の方のレビューもたくさんあるのに無視しないでくださいよ。

### 2/5 — In app purchases don't get you much.

*2015-04-12*

I reviewed the free version, which contains "samples." After looking at the previews and the cost of access to the other sections/ activities of the app, I decided not to spend my money.

### 5/5 — good but...

*2015-02-18*

needs better graphics and better stuff

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — あ？💢

*2025-02-12*

暇すぎて満足できねぇよボケ

### 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.

### 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

### 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!

### 1/5 — Price misleading

*2020-05-02*

I signed up for free trial and then I saw "unlock everything for 6.99" which I then paid for. Two weeks later I got charged for 84 dollars on my credit card.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2019-12-06*

For $4.99 you get limited activities with locked levels on each page you need to spend another $6 to buy. Too many prompt to spend more.

Not worth it.

### 1/5 — I can’t hear anything

*2019-11-24*

My device isn’t muted and I can’t hear anything

### 1/5 — I see an app that’s not working for me

*2018-11-26*

Poor Eric. He did just fine before we made apps out of his incredible work. This app is a rip off and a joke. Does nothing and makes you feel stupid while trying. All the while it’s just not working because it wants your wallet.

**Developer response:** Hello Ina4444. We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with the app. All our apps are made in collaboration with the World of Eric Carle and have the approval of Eric Carle himself. If you are having trouble using the app please email support@touchpress.com and we will help you resolve the issue. 

We hope this resolves your issue, if you’re satisfied it has, would you consider revising your review?

### 1/5 — Nicht zu empfehlen

*2018-09-14*

Kinder sollten meines Erachtens behutsam an die Technik der Moderne herangeführt werden. 
Diese App ist lieblos gestaltet und viel zu textlastig. Grausig!

### 1/5 — Hungry Caterpillar

*2016-07-12*

I am astounded, appalled, and downright angry!  I just spent the $4.99 to unlock "everything", and received almost nothing!  The level of game "unlocked" was infantile, at best, and my toddler spent more time clearing away the "get your parents to help you unlock..." pop-ups, than actually playing the game.  A complete waste of time and money!  I would like a refund!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Yay

*2025-11-26*

Yay

### 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

### 5/5 — Play & explore

*2020-08-29*

Every caterpillar has grow up to become a buberfly. I can access the things. I can tell that it is fun for kids. It helps children get ahead with international recognized early learning goals.

### 5/5 — The very hungry caterpillar play & explore

*2020-05-12*

I like the app a lot my mother just downloaded everything I love it and it’s got everything I want I put a 5 star rate up

### 5/5 — Creative app of Eric Carle’s work!

*2020-05-03*

I’m still new to the app but the features are high tech and very fun. Eric Carle’s characters are animated which is so wonderful for children as they grow and develop. My very young granddaughter loves the “marbles” falling and laughs every time. We are going to use these for a long time. Thank you, Eric Carle!

### 5/5 — The Very Hungry Caterpillar A+

*2020-03-25*

Who does

### 5/5 — リストア

*2019-12-12*

iPadにも入れようと思ったのに、リストア出来なかった。
結局お金を２回払ったことに。。
お金を返して欲しいです

### 5/5 — Love

*2019-11-27*

I love you

### 5/5 — 💜💖💙💞😍👍👍😁😁

*2019-08-03*

LOVE IT it's the best game ever

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