# Wheels on the Bus HD — user reviews > 94 indexed App Store user reviews of Wheels on the Bus HD by Duck Duck Moose LLC, rated 3.70/5 from 30 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus-hd/id371962250/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus-hd/id371962250.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 8 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 94) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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. ### 3/5 — More please *2013-08-05, version 1.1.1* This app is nice, but lots more verses would be great, it finishes all too soon ### 2/5 — It's okay *2013-07-20, version 1.1.1* Itsy busty spider is much better in my (adult) opinion. This is a bit limited interactively. ### 4/5 — great app. *2013-04-27, version 1.1.1* This app is terrific. My kinder class love it. Great interactive activities. ### 4/5 — Kids love the music/language options *2013-04-21, version 1.1.1* Very cute app. I work with students with special needs and many of them will work to have the "bus" as their reinforcement. They especially like changing the music and languages. ### 3/5 — Ok *2013-04-14, version 1.1.1* Fun but a bit basic. Not as good as some of the other titles from duck duck moose. Also uses the US version of the words. My son couldn't join in with his favourite bit of the song, "all day long", as they seem to use "all round town". It made us quite distressed, as his little face looked very sad. I think they should provide some kind of warning as these little unexpected trials can really damage their self esteem. Life is tough enough without having to worry about different versions of "wheel on the bus". ### 4/5 — It great *2013-02-25, version 1.1* This app was introduced to out 17 month old daughter in the ped's ER by one of the nurses. She absolutely loves it. So does our 5 year old. ### 5/5 — Excellent for toddlers *2013-02-16, version 1.1* Our 15-month old son loves this app. Handy to have when waiting in the doctor's lounge or for a flight. Our little one loves clicking on the silly turkey in 'the doors on the bus goes open and shut'. ### 4/5 — No sound! *2013-02-12, version 1.1* My son loves this app...those that don't have sound, check the little switch above the volume on your IPad...make sure it doesn't show the orange dot. ### 3/5 — Wheels on the Bus *2013-01-28, version 1.1* Great interaction for Pre-schoolers! ### 3/5 — Delete *2013-01-26, version 1.1* I can't delete it or the screen just freezes ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2013-01-26, version 1.1* My 2 year old son loves this! You can record him singing the song to play or listen to the song in several languages. Not had a problem with sound and there is a mute box! Brilliant app, wish the others were also free! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not as good as there other apps. *2013-09-13, version 2.0* Only a couple of pages. Not worth 2.99. Wish could get money back or another one of their apps. Only really like 6-8 pages if that. Not to many interactive things for toddlers! Really disappointed!!!!! ### 1/5 — Broken *2013-04-13, version 1.1.1* New update is broken on iPad 3. Can't get past the screen with the frog under the hat, the arrow doesn't work. ### 1/5 — Boring *2013-04-02, version 1.1* This bored my three year old grandson. Not enough interactions, not clever. ### 1/5 — No Sound *2013-02-09, version 1.1* Too bad I didn't read more reviews before buying app. No sound and apparently no support. ### 1/5 — Emily *2013-01-27, version 1.1* No sound! Re-installed several times over last several months, and still no change. ### 1/5 — Music *2013-01-08, version 1.1* There is no sound to this app, big let down after reading all the hype! ### 1/5 — NO sound *2012-12-28, version 1.1* Don't waste your money - no sound. ### 1/5 — No sound *2012-11-05, version 1.1* Very disappointing. This is 3rd item from duck duck moose I've bought (even upgraded version) but still no sound. ### 1/5 — No sound *2012-09-23, version 1.1* Apparently they did an update to address sound in July but it didn't work. I just purchased in late September with the most recent software version for iPad and still no sound. Very frustrating. ### 1/5 — Audio probs *2012-09-23, version 1.1* Seem to be consistent with all their apps, audio not working. In spite of restart, reboot, re-install....not good ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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). ### 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? ### 5/5 — Cute and fun! *2013-05-08, version 1.1.1* This app is very cute. I love the different singing voices! ### 5/5 — Brilliant what more can I say *2013-04-11, version 1.1* Brilliant more please....... ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2013-03-04, version 1.1* Good ### 5/5 — Great *2013-02-27, version 1.1* My daughter loves this! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*