Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes

Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes

Play with shapes and colours

32 ratings
22 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 22 Feb 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 28, 2016
  • July 11, 2017

Features

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About

This educational app introduces preschoolers to shapes and colors through interactive puzzles featuring a beloved children's character. It helps develop reasoning, fine motor skills, and pattern recognition with over 50 puzzles that increase in difficulty.

Introduces shapes and colors
Over 50 interactive puzzles
Develops reasoning skills
Strengthens fine motor skills
Pattern and sequence identification
Sorting and matching shapes
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What's New in Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes

1.2.0

July 11, 2017

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User reviews

Fix your glitches

We downloaded this game for the kids but it keeps glitching and freezing. Please fix the issues. It’s a great game overall but the game freezing has become bothersome. Thank you.

My toddler LOVES this, but very glitchy

My toddler absolutely loves this beautifully designed and simple “Montessori” style game. I honestly think it’s more in line with the Montessori philosophy of simplicity than even the Montessori branded games out there.

Unfortunately this particular game is super buggy and there isn’t a way to refresh to screen or save his place. I still love it - I just hope they can fix the bugs.

I even just tried nuking the app only to have it have a bug again within a couple minutes. The only way to get unstuck is to pick a new game or kill the app and restart.

Please, please, please fix this app and keep making amazing educational games!!!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are sorry you're having trouble with the app. Can you please send us an email with details at support@storytoys.com? Thanks!

Glitches

Update to developer:
Why don’t you play your own app and update it. This is obvious that your app has had bugs for at least 5 years now per the reviews and you have blatantly refused to even attempt to fix the bugs, but it seems your response to everyone is “email us, we will fix it.” If you have already been emailed about the bugs, why haven’t you fixed them? We have all paid for this app since there is no option to try it for free. This only hurts the kids that can’t continue because a block/piece won’t move and we as parents have to restart them from the beginning.

Son loves the game but consistently glitches where objects won’t move so he can’t continue and he gets frustrated and I have to restart the game for him. There have been no updates for 5 years so it seems the creators don’t care since this seems to be a consistent issue over the last few years according to the reviews. At this point I wish I didn’t have to pay for the app to try it so i would have know of the issues beforehand
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Response from developer

Yikes! Don't worry; we turn issues into solutions. Please contact support@storytoys.com and let us take good care of you.

Buggy

My 2-year old loves the shapes game, but as many people have already said, the shapes eventually freeze, and he gets frustrated to no fault of his own.

Please don’t tell me to email support as you’ve replied in so many other reviews. Just fix it!

Response from developer

So sorry! Something went wrong, somewhere! And while we strive for perfection, we occasionally mess up. Please email us at support@storytoys.com, our team will need further details to assist you with this.

Problems.

Problems with the app. Pieces of the puzzles will not move very irritating and ruined the game for my child. Not worth wasting your money on.

Response from developer

So sorry! Something went wrong, somewhere! And while stuff like this happens on the rare occasion, we are fast fixers. Just email us at support@storytoys.com, and we will be sure to rectify the situation to your satisfaction!

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FAQ

What learning concepts does Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes teach?

Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes teaches basic and advanced shape recognition, sorting and matching shapes by color, comparing shades, identifying patterns and sequences, ordering shapes by size, and combining shapes to complete pictures. It aligns with the US Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework.

How many puzzles are included in Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes?

The app features over 50 puzzles spread across six categories. These puzzles increase in difficulty to keep young learners engaged and challenged as they progress.

What age group is Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes designed for?

This app is specifically designed for preschoolers and has an age rating of 4+. It aims to introduce foundational learning concepts in an engaging and fun way.

What devices can I use Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes on?

Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with a range of Apple mobile devices.

How much does Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes cost?

Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes is a paid app and costs $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned for this application.

When was Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes last updated?

The latest version of Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes is 1.2.0, which was released on July 11, 2017. The app was initially released on January 28, 2016.

What awards has Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes received?

Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes has received several accolades, including the Kidscreen 2016 Award and the 2015 Bologna Ragazzi Digital Award. It was also recognized as a Top 10 Essential App for a Child’s First iPad by Children's Technology Review.

Does Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes offer offline play?

The provided description does not explicitly mention offline play capabilities for Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes. However, as an educational puzzle app, it is likely designed to function without a constant internet connection.