# Wheels on the Bus HD — Go round and round! > Interactive "Wheels on the Bus" song app for toddlers and preschoolers. (iPhone/iPad app by Duck Duck Moose LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus-hd/id371962250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Duck Duck Moose LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303076298) - Category: Education, Games - Price: Free - Rating: 3.70/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-05-22 - Data updated: 2026-07-17 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus-hd/id371962250/reviews.md ## What is Wheels on the Bus HD? This award-winning tribute to Wheels on the Bus is a fun, interactive experience encouraging motor, language and cognitive skills through fresh illustrations, creative interaction and music. AGES: 2-5. OVERVIEW - SING along and record your own voice - PLAY original music performed by a classical piano trio (piano, violin, and cello) - LISTEN to “Wheels on the Bus” in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian - LEARN the sounds of different instruments: violin, cello, piano and kazoo - DISCOVER interactive surprises on every page CATEGORY: Nursery Rhyme ACTIVITIES - SPIN the wheels to make the bus go faster… or slower - OPEN and close the bus door - MOVE the bus driver’s arm and sing “move on back!” - SWISH the wipers and wipe away raindrops - TAP to make the people go up and down - HELP the baker serve some cake - POP the goldfish bubbles AWARDS - Parents’ Choice Gold Award - Parents’ Choice Foundation - "Best Children's App” KAPi Award - International Consumer Electronic Show - Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design - Children’s Technology Review TIP FOR PARENTS The option to hide buttons and turn pages automatically is in the device settings. ABOUT DUCK DUCK MOOSE (A subsidiary of Khan Academy) Duck Duck Moose, an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for families, is a passionate team of engineers, artists, designers, and educators. Founded in 2008, the company has created 21 top-selling titles and has received 21 Parents’ Choice Awards, 18 Children’s Technology Review Awards, 12 Tech with Kids’ Best Pick App Awards, and a KAPi award for “Best Children’s App” at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Duck Duck Moose is now part of the Khan Academy family. Like all Khan Academy offerings, all Duck Duck Moose apps are now 100% free, without ads or subscriptions. For kids ages 2-6, don't miss Khan Academy Kids, our new early learning app to help young children with reading, writing, math and social-emotional development! We’d love to hear from you! Visit us at www.duckduckmoose.com or drop us a line at support@duckduckmoose.com. ## Key features - Sing along and record voice - Interactive musical elements - Multiple language options - Learn instrument sounds - Interactive surprises - Spinning wheels and moving characters ## What do users think of Wheels on the Bus HD? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎶 Great for toddlers - 🗣️ Teaches vocabulary - 🎵 Interactive music - 🚌 Fun animations - 🚫 No in-app purchases - 🌍 Multi-lingual options - 👍 Respectful to kids/parents - 🎤 Kids love recording - 🎨 Beautiful graphics - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engages children - 💡 Creative play encouraged - 💯 Classic song adaptation **Cons** - 💰 Overpriced for content - 🤏 Limited pages/content - 😴 Gets boring quickly - 📖 Incorrect page turning - 🐔 Missing interactive elements - 🎶 Music doesn't stop - 😵 Confusing song verses - 🤷‍♀️ Minimal interaction - 📉 Lacks replay value - 🤔 Superficial educational value **Commonly reported bugs** - No sound issues - App freezes - Update broken on iPad 3 - Cannot delete app - Sound doesn't always work - Mute box not present - Audio not working - Arrow doesn't work **Most requested features** - Add more verses - More interactive elements - More pages/content - Correct page turning direction - Include other song verses - Lights on the bus should blink - Add more levels/variations - More educational content - More challenging interactions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 94) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus-hd/id371962250/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fun!!! (Way better than iPhone version) *2025-08-12, version 2.2.3* The bubbles on the bus! Not stretched and cropped! (At least left and right edges are cropped) ### 5/5 — Great *2020-08-26, version 2.2.3* Teaches vocabulary concepts with interactive pictures ### 4/5 — Music never stops *2019-10-05, version 2.2.2* My 2 year old loves this app but I wish the developers would kill the music when the game isn’t live on the screen. The music stays on even when the iPad goes to lock screen ### 5/5 — Perfect for 2-3 yrs.old *2015-02-20, version 2.0.4* Downloaded this last week for my 2-1/2 yr. old granddaughter. she loved it. They sing a different version in her daycare, so there were some new verses which excited her. It also has some fun animation that goes with each verse, for example, you can spin the wheels on the bus, you can make the windshield wipers swish swish, etc. Defifnitely kept her entertained. ### 5/5 — Great fun no hassles *2014-06-11, version 2.0.3* So far Toca Boca, Sago Sago, and now Duck Duck moose are developers I have discovered that treat kids and parents with respect. No in app purchases, nag screens can be disabled in iOS7. My 17 month old daughter loves it. See my review of Itsy Bitsy spider by same developer for more info. ### 3/5 — Not as good as non-HD version *2014-05-26, version 2.0.3* My first complaint is that the pages turn the incorrect way (left to right). This is totally wrong when trying to introduce early literacy skills to young kids. The non-HD version turns the pages correctly (right to left) as a person would do while reading a book. My second complaint is that this version is missing some of the interactive pieces that the non-HD version has, such as the chicken sign in this version does NOT make the chicken sounds. Also, there are no colorful butterflies or sunlight rays in this version while the bus. Rolls along. ### 2/5 — Way too much money for so little *2014-01-19, version 2.0.3* This interactive "book" is cute and silly, but only has Seven pages! It's missing many of the favorite lines from the song and the interactive elements are too few to keep my son interested. Waste of money. ### 5/5 — Hugely popular, and muti-lingual *2014-01-17, version 2.0.3* I do speech therapy. Small kids love this app. There is also a huge list of languages to choose from (to sing the song). ### 2/5 — All day long.... *2013-10-26, version 2.0.3* As previous reviewer stated (only spotted after downloading) the verses end in "all over town" as opposed to "all day long", also my daughter's favourite part. Otherwise great app, but this really kills it. ### 5/5 — Another great APP! *2013-09-16, version 2.0.1* We buy all your apps. This one is a great app that uses a classic song. I still teach the kids the actions and make them run around but they seem to understand the concepts more easily. Who doesn't like this song? ## Frequently asked questions about Wheels on the Bus HD ### What is this app about? This app is an interactive adaptation of the classic "Wheels on the Bus" song, designed for children aged 2-5. It offers a fun and engaging experience that encourages the development of motor, language, and cognitive skills through fresh illustrations and creative interactions. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include the ability to sing along and record your own voice, listen to the song performed by a classical piano trio, hear the song in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian), learn about different musical instruments, and discover interactive surprises on every page. There are also various activities like spinning wheels and moving characters. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, this app is completely free to use. It is offered by Duck Duck Moose, now a subsidiary of Khan Academy, and is provided 100% free, without any advertisements or subscriptions. ### What age group is this app suitable for? This app is specifically designed for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The interactive elements and content are tailored to support the developmental needs of preschoolers and toddlers. ### Can I control certain aspects of the app's behavior? Yes, parents have the option to control certain aspects of the app's behavior. The option to hide buttons and turn pages automatically can be found within the device's settings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.3 — 2020-08-24 Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news! We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–7 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. This new version of Wheels on the Bus includes some minor updates. Please update today! ### 2.2.2 — 2019-10-03 Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news! We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–6 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. This new version of Wheels on the Bus includes some small changes for iOS 13. Please update today! ### 2.2.1 — 2019-03-04 Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news! We've launched a new learning app for kids 2–6 called Khan Academy Kids. It's 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. This new version of Wheels on the Bus includes some small changes to how we describe the app. Please update today! ### 2.2 — 2018-11-15 Duck Duck Moose has launched Khan Academy Kids, a free comprehensive learning app for children 2-6 years old! It is 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions, like all of our other apps! The latest version of Wheels on the Bus includes some important bug fixes and graphic updates, so please update today! ### 2.1 — 2016-08-25 EXCITING NEWS! Duck Duck Moose has joined Khan Academy, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We’d like to thank you for supporting us. Without you, we wouldn't have attained this exciting next stage of growth. Now that we’re part of Khan Academy, all Duck Duck Moose apps are available for free to anyone, anywhere. Download any apps you might be missing, share our news and learn more about getting involved at www.duckduckmoose.com/about. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*