# UK-Tortoise and the Hare — Interactive-UK English &French > Interactive storybook teaching UK English and French vocabulary and reading skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-tortoise-and-the-hare/id589301874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 154 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-01-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-tortoise-and-the-hare/id589301874/reviews.md ## What is UK? • Winner of a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award • Winner of a PARENTS’ CHOICE Gold Honor Award • A fully interactive storybook for young and emerging readers • Based on the award winning titles originally published by Living Books • Great for early learners to help teach words, word sounds, and sentences Review: "Every word on every page is interactive, and the book comes with multiple languages, parent tips, and an extensive teacher resource guide to use the app/storybook in the classroom setting. These features combined with top-notch storytelling make this app worth it's $4.99 price tag. Download it, and enjoy hours of fun with your little one." - Tim Leverett ©2013 Parents' Choice Have you ever wished you could play inside a story and really interact with all the characters and words? Now you can! The Tortoise and the Hare is an imaginative and interactive reading experience with fully animated content loved by children, parents and teachers alike. Wanderful brings every page of this classic Aesop's fable to life and tailored to UK English, with all characters speaking with a British accent. Read and play along as the Tortoise proves that slow and steady wins the race. Join him as he accepts the much faster Hare's challenge to a race - one that doesn't turn out exactly as the Hare had planned. KEY FEATURES: • Story is in both UK English and French - change language from any page • German story content available as an in-app purchase • Over 500 interactive words in each language • 12 fully interactive pages of word play • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when tapped • A hidden animated surprise on each page - see if you can find Ruppert the dragonfly • Move between pages with swipe or with scrolling page navigation • Multiple settings to customize the App for your child's reading experience • Two modes: "Read to Me" and the fully interactive "Let Me Play" • Parental tips to help you get the most out of this Wanderful interactive storybook • Learning resources include a 31 page overview of Classroom Activities and a free preview of the Tortoise and the Hare Classroom Activities guide • The full 47 page Classroom Activities guide is available as an upgrade Wanderful's goal is to bring outstanding interactive storybooks to a new generation of children. We hope The Tortoise and the Hare provides your family, children and students with hours of story play. The Tortoise and the Hare is credited to Greek storyteller Aesop (620-564 BC). This version is retold by Living Books creator Mark Schlichting. The characters were designed by Michael Dashow and backgrounds were painted by Barbara Lawrence, each an original Living Books team member. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. This app: • does not collect any information • does not contain ads • contains an in-app purchase for German story content • includes active links to websites or social networks, but ONLY from the PARENTS and TEACHERS pages, not from the storybook pages • uses analytics to improve our app experience but only in aggregate and never with personally identifiable data ## Key features - Interactive storybook - UK English and French languages - Over 500 interactive words - Animated content - Multiple reading modes - Parental tips and teacher resources - In-app purchase for German content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | German Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about UK ### What languages are available in Tortoise and the Hare? The story is available in UK English and French, with the ability to switch languages on any page. German story content can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. ### How many interactive words are in Tortoise and the Hare? Each language within the app features over 500 interactive words. Nearly every item on each page comes to life when tapped, offering a rich learning experience. ### What learning modes does Tortoise and the Hare offer? The app provides two primary modes: 'Read to Me,' for passive listening and learning, and 'Let Me Play,' which is fully interactive, allowing children to engage directly with the story and words. ### Is Tortoise and the Hare suitable for classroom use? Yes, the app includes extensive teacher resources, such as a 31-page overview of classroom activities and a preview of a more comprehensive guide available as an upgrade. This makes it a valuable tool for educators. ### What is the price of Tortoise and the Hare? The app is priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase provides access to the core interactive storybook experience. ### Does Tortoise and the Hare have ads? No, Tortoise and the Hare is ad-free. The developer's privacy disclosure confirms that the app does not contain advertisements. ### What age rating is Tortoise and the Hare? The app is rated for ages 4 and up. Its interactive nature and educational content are designed to be engaging and appropriate for young children. ### How often is Tortoise and the Hare updated? The app was last updated on July 14, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future enhancements. The latest version is 1.10. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.10 — 2025-07-14 Upgraded to latest XCode version. ### 1.8 — 2023-06-23 Support for latest versions of iOS ### 1.4 — 2017-10-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Optimized for full 64-bit performance. Fixed an iOS 11 specific issue with certain buttons and page scroller. ### 1.3 — 2017-10-04 Optimized for full 64-bit performance. ### 1.2 — 2014-10-25 Added support for iOS 8. Fixed a possible crash when the app starts. Added an age-check to protect access to the web and the App Store. ## Apps similar to UK | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [どこでもワーク　社会地理](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1102306000) | — | Free | Education | | [YashimaCastle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yashimacastle/id1090916720) | — | Free | Education | | [Draw by simple shapes & lines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-by-simple-shapes-and-lines/id1088758800) | 4.3 (603) | Free | Education | | [三年生の漢字検定8級](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8/id1100796020) | — | Free | Education | | [Xmas Math Santa Claus for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmas-math-santa-claus-for-kids/id1059451860) | — | $0.99 | Education | | [Toddler Learning Games for 2+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-learning-games-for-2-plus/id1058295660) | 4.2 (463,911) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Wanderful, Inc. - [Tortoise & the Hare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortoise-and-the-hare/id537280719) - [Arthur's Teacher Trouble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-teacher-trouble/id549865969) - [Little Monster at School](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-monster-at-school/id549867299) - [Harry and the Haunted House](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harry-and-the-haunted-house/id565239081) - [In A Fight, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-a-fight-berenstain-bears/id573110311) - [Arthur's Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-birthday/id577614199) All apps by Wanderful, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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