# Wheels on the Bus! — Games for kids 2-4 year olds

> Interactive musical bus game for toddlers with sing-alongs and educational activities. (iPhone/iPad app by OkiPlay Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus/id777318981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OkiPlay Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/580148725)
- Category: Games, Education, Music, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus/id777318981/reviews.md

## What is Wheels on the Bus!?

"Our favorite of the Wheels on the Bus apps by far!" Packed full of quirky hidden treasures and adorable musical fun, this is the ideal app for Wheels on the Bus fans.

Who’s the cutest bus driver of all? Your toddler of course :) Sing-along to the most popular nursery rhyme of all time, as you drive your yellow school bus and big red double-decker.

Discover delightful interactive surprises on your ride. Stop to pick up super-cute passengers, beep the horns, swish the wipers, then there’s a baby to soothe... time for a game of Peekaboo!

Fun educational activities
- Drive a yellow bus and a big red double-decker
- Sing-along & listen to all your favorite verses
- Starring photo faces of family & friends - great for face recognition (& giggles!)
- Discover interactive surprises & cute friends on your ride
- Musical instruments to play in time to your singing
- Jigsaw puzzles starring you, with 3 levels to progress through
- Practise concentration and memory skills with 3 levels of memory games
- Develop early literacy & motor skills
- Choose your favorite song words - “All through the town” or “All day long”

This is a safe app, carefully designed for toddlers (2-5 year olds). There are no in-app purchases or third-party advertising, so you are free to play and discover without interruptions. 

OkiPlay is a family games studio, devoted to learning and play. Our preschool apps are loved & trusted by parents, teachers and children all over the world. That makes us very happy.
 
Here are some of the lovely things parents and teachers have written about OkiPlay apps:

* "All excellent apps... they are very interactive and it's brilliant how you can choose different family members to feature in them."
* "Absolutely gorgeous - both our children were totally captivated by this app ...the personalization feature is fantastic, and the graphics are charming."
* "My daughter squeals with delight at the sound of the app opening. She has a blast while developing her fine motor skills."
* "Lovely for personalization and engaging children." The Literacy Trust Best Apps
* "Thank you so much for creating something so adorable and educational for little ones."
* "As a speech therapy assistant, this is me and my kiddos' favourite app! It's so awesome to personalize the game with their own face, and add different hats and hair."
* "I am an SLP working with 3-5 year olds. This interactive game really keeps their attention. They are very engaged and love being a part of the game. I love all the speech and language opportunities."

## Key features

- Drive yellow and double-decker buses
- Sing-along to nursery rhymes
- Interactive surprises and passengers
- Personalize with family photos
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Memory games
- Musical instruments

## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)
- #158 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Wheels on the Bus!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Highly interactive and engaging
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personalization with photos is a hit
- 🎶 Pleasant music and sounds
- 🧸 Toddler-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Creative and clever features
- 🌟 Well-done and continuously improved
- 💯 Excellent value for money
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family fun
- 🧠 Educational aspects noted
- 🤩 Adorable and cute graphics
- 🚀 Smooth app performance
- 👍 Developers read and respond to reviews

**Cons**

- 🤏 Buttons can be too easy to press (for younger toddlers)
- 🤏 Home/camera buttons too accessible

**Most requested features**

- Add money clinking sound for red double decker bus
- Make home and camera buttons smaller or move them
- Make it harder to get back to the home screen (e.g., swipe instead of press)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus/id777318981/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I love

*2025-01-29, version 2.4.0*

I love

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-01-06, version 2.4.0*

My grandchildren really like all the fun interactions

### 5/5 — Love it

*2024-06-07, version 2.4.0*

My son loves it’s

### 5/5 — Love it

*2024-06-02*

My son loves it’s

### 5/5 — Love it

*2024-05-25*

My son loves it’s

### 4/5 — He loves it!!

*2023-09-24, version 2.4.0*

My baby loved this!

### 5/5 — Really cute

*2022-07-17, version 2.4.0*

My granddaughters love your Oki Play apps. They are very well done and have continued improvements.

### 5/5 — Works every time

*2021-12-29, version 2.4.0*

My granddaughter loves this game. Very easy to use and toddler friendly.A +++

### 5/5 — OkiPlay The Wheels on the bus

*2021-05-15, version 2.4.0*

Presented in Charity

### 5/5 — Grandson loves it

*2019-11-25, version 2.4.0*

He is 3 and he loves OkiPlay. It’s my favorite also. It’s such an easy smooth app

## Frequently asked questions about Wheels on the Bus!

### What does the Wheels on the Bus! app do?

This app allows young children to drive virtual buses, sing along to the popular 'Wheels on the Bus' nursery rhyme, and interact with various elements on the screen. It includes fun surprises, cute passengers, and opportunities to play musical instruments.

### What are the key features of this app for toddlers?

Key features include driving different types of buses, singing and listening to nursery rhymes, discovering interactive surprises, personalizing the game with family photos, playing jigsaw puzzles, and engaging in memory games. It also helps develop early literacy and motor skills.

### Is this app free or does it cost money?

This app is a paid application. It does not contain any in-app purchases or third-party advertising, ensuring an uninterrupted and safe play experience for children.

### What age range is this app designed for?

The app is carefully designed for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years old. It offers age-appropriate content and interactive elements to keep young children engaged and entertained.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include providing entertainment for toddlers during travel or quiet time, aiding in the development of fine motor skills and concentration through interactive games, and fostering early literacy and language development through sing-alongs and personalized elements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2017-11-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Drive your favorite nursery rhyme bus! Interactive sing-along, educational puzzles & memory games all updated to ensure a super fun bus ride.

### 2.3.0 — 2015-12-22

Performance enhancements for older devices running iOS9

### 2.2.0 — 2015-09-14

Minor update

### 2.1.0 — 2015-08-24

This is a major new release for all the children, parents & teachers who have downloaded over 30,000 OkiPlay apps so far. Thanks so much for your support & lovely reviews.
- Now you can drive a yellow school bus as well as a big red double decker bus
- New educational games for your preschooler including 8 original Wheels on the Bus jigsaws & memory games
- Three different levels so you can choose the level that's right for your child and then progress at your own pace.
- The 'Create Character' button is now less prominent so that little fingers don't press it accidentally.
We hope you enjoy playing with all the new features in this version, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

### 1.2.0 — 2014-02-13

Minor improvements update

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