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Zoo Train

Zoo Train

by Busy Bee Studios

55 ratings
123 reviews
🎮 Games
📚 Education
👪 Family

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 16, 2010
  • January 23, 2015

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Busy Bee Studios
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About

This app offers five educational games designed for preschoolers aged 2-5. It includes activities focused on letters, words, patterns, shapes, and logic, with a reward system of stickers and a customizable train building feature. The app is designed to be intuitive and safe for young children.

✓Alphabet and letter games
✓Word building activities
✓Pattern and shape recognition
✓Puzzle logic and coordination
✓Customizable train builder
✓Sticker reward system
✓Music and sound effects
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Zoo Train. Based on 55 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👶Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1-4)
  • 🎓Educational content (letters, shapes, words, spelling)
  • 🚂Engaging train and animal-themed gameplay
  • 🎨Colorful, polished graphics and design
  • 🎵Fun music and sound effects (when working)
  • 🧩Multiple games in one app (5 different activities)
  • 💪Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • ⭐Reward system with stickers for motivation
  • 🎯Intuitive interface easy for young children to navigate
  • 💰Good value for price (under $2)
  • ♿Beneficial for children with special needs and autism
  • 🔄Long-lasting engagement and replayability
  • 📱Works well on both iPhone and iPad

Negative things

  • 🔊Sound not working (most critical recurring issue)
  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🎮Limited content (few puzzles and words)
  • ⚙️Touchscreen drag-and-drop glitches
  • 📱Poor iPhone 5 screen scaling
  • 🔄Games cycle through same content repeatedly
  • 🆘Inadequate customer support for troubleshooting
  • ⏰Content mastered quickly by children
  • 🌍English-only language support
  • 🎯Some games too easy or too hard for certain ages
  • 🔌Compatibility issues with certain devices
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What's New in Zoo Train

3.6

January 23, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed issues for users running iOS 7.1.2

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User reviews

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Love this app but sound quit working

All 4 of my kids played this one when they were little over the last 12 years. It teaches them shape recognition in the puzzles, letters, identifying sounds in a song. Lots of fun! The sound quit working all of a sudden though!
FreeIndeed15FreeIndeed15

Nostalgia!

I found this game I used to play when I was little, and I am Re-downloading it for nostalgia! I can’t wait to play this game again! I loved it so much!
U.P.R.R.U.P.R.R.

Helpful game!

My little brother is playing the game all day and loves it. He learns the words in the game!
Mao vangMao vang

No sound.

Wasted a dollar. Sounds doesn’t work and the website they give to fix it doesn’t load. Child is very disappointed
kkfilerkkfiler

No sound

Cant fix the sound even with the nstructions on faq. Please fix this.
momeezeymomeezey
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Sound/audio not working on iPad and iPhone

Bug

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Puzzle pieces not snapping into place properly

Bug

Drag-and-drop gestures not responding or jumping back

Bug

Track puzzle pieces not accepting correct placements

Bug

Back arrow accidentally triggered on iPhone, losing progress

Bug

Screen scaling issues on iPhone 5

Bug

Compatibility problems after updates

Bug

FAQ website not loading for troubleshooting

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

More puzzles and varied puzzle types

Feature

Additional words and spelling content

Feature

More train tracks and building variations

Feature

French language support

Feature

Sound output options (phonetic sounds for letters)

Feature

Visual letter highlighting during word spelling

Feature

More animated animals and characters

Feature

Ability to lock letter order in spelling game for proper learning

Feature

Additional games and activities

Feature

Expanded content updates

Feature

FAQ

What does Zoo Train do?

Zoo Train provides five educational games for children aged 2-5, focusing on letters, words, patterns, shapes, and logic. It also features a fun train building activity and a sticker reward system to keep children engaged while they learn.

What kind of games are included in Zoo Train?

The app includes games that teach the alphabet, letter names, word spelling, pattern recognition, shape identification, puzzle logic, and hand-eye coordination. There are also musical elements and engaging sound effects.

Is Zoo Train free to download and play?

Yes, Zoo Train is completely free. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted experience for young children.

What age range is Zoo Train suitable for?

Zoo Train is designed for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The interface is intuitive and requires no instruction, allowing even the youngest explorers to learn through play.

Can I use Zoo Train on multiple devices?

Yes, Zoo Train is a universal app, meaning you can play it on both your iPhone and iPad without needing to purchase it separately for each device.