Comparison

Peekaboo Wild vs Communication Buttons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Peekaboo Wild

An interactive picture book app that introduces toddlers and babies to wildlife from around the world. It uses cause-and-effect learning with engaging animal discovery activities to support early development, language learning, and special needs support.

Highlights
  • Interactive animal discovery
  • Early development support
  • Special needs friendly design
  • Multi-language options
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Extend the magic of peekaboo play worldwide with Peekaboo Wild—the COPPA-compliant, ad-free animal discovery app trusted by families and early childhood programs. This interactive picture book brings wildlife from around the globe to toddlers and babies, transforming simple cause-and-effect learning into delightful moments of surprise and recognition. Perfect for Early Development (Ages 0-4): Peekaboo Wild supports fundamental learning milestones through engaging animal recognition activities. Babies develop visual tracking and object permanence, while toddlers build vocabulary, animal identification skills, and cause-and-effect understanding. Each habitat tap reveals friendly animals and their babies, reinforcing the predictable interaction patterns that comfort and engage young minds. Designed for Special Needs Support: The consistent tap-and-discover format provides structure and predictability perfect for children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, or sensory processing needs. Clear visual cues and gentle animations create a calming, non-overwhelming experience that encourages exploration and learning at each child's own pace. Simple Language Learning: Multi-language options and authentic animal sounds support vocabulary development for ESL families and multilingual households. The straightforward format makes it ideal for introducing animal names and sounds in multiple languages while building early phonemic awareness. Created by Brianne Baker: Every charming animal springs from the imagination of renowned children's artist Brianne Baker, whose distinctive illustrations have delighted families for over a generation. Developed by Peekaboo Interactive Games, an independent, woman-led design studio specializing in thoughtful apps for the youngest learners. Safe Digital Experience: Completely offline with zero data collection, no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no tracking. Fully COPPA-compliant design ensures pure, distraction-free play perfect for babies and toddlers who need gentle, predictable digital experiences. Perfect for: Early intervention programs, speech therapy sessions, quiet time activities, travel entertainment, sensory breaks, and introducing babies to their first interactive digital experience. For our full privacy policy, see https://www.bighappyholding.com/privacy-policy QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Please visit our support page at support@peekaboointeractive.com before posting a review. We appreciate the opportunity to troubleshoot for you!

About

Communication Buttons

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Communication Buttons is THE app for simple augmentative communication. Choose 1 button, or sets of 2, 4 and 6 to use for touch communication. Each button can be customized with a picture and will accommodate voice recording and sequences of 2 and 3. “Ready?” “Set…” “Go!” – and you’re spontaneously communicating, demonstrating cause and effect as well as sequencing. State “yes,” or “no,” sing a song or tell a story in 2 to 3 parts. Keep a lookout for additional versions with special options.

Screenshots

Peekaboo Wild4 screens
Communication Buttons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Peekaboo Wild at every 6 months against Communication Buttons's every 24 months. Peekaboo Wild also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Communication Buttons's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Peekaboo Wild costs $3.99 and Communication Buttons $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peekaboo Wild ships an update every 6 months, Communication Buttons every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Peekaboo Wild versus Communication Buttons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekaboo WildCommunication Buttons
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBHHC LLCPreferred Mobile Applications, LLC

Bugs and requests

Peekaboo Wild

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes at specific animals (zebra, jungle animals, arctic)
  • Sound doesn't work despite correct settings
  • App won't open after initial installation without reinstall
  • Crashes on iOS 14 and older iOS versions
  • App freezes phone for extended periods
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  • Volume randomly disappears
  • No sound on iOS 4 devices
  • App closes unexpectedly after viewing few animals
  • Graphics display issues (pixelated grass, blue squares in files)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add adult voice option for correct pronunciation
  • Include more animals in the app
  • Add personal recording option (like Peekaboo Barn has)
  • South America animal pack (sloth, jaguar, capuchin, etc.)
  • More language options (French, additional languages)
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  • Peekaboo Dinosaur edition
  • Peekaboo Jungle or Peekaboo Ocean versions
  • Ability to repeat animal names and sounds multiple times
  • Allow users to choose which region/animals to visit
  • Add more animals to existing packs via updates

Communication Buttons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Peekaboo Wild

No in-app purchases

None

Communication Buttons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peekaboo Wild free?
Peekaboo Wild costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Communication Buttons free?
Communication Buttons costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Peekaboo Wild or Communication Buttons have ads?
Neither Peekaboo Wild nor Communication Buttons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peekaboo Wild or Communication Buttons?
Peekaboo Wild ships an update every 6 months, and Communication Buttons every 24 months. Most recently, Peekaboo Wild was updated on October 29, 2026 and Communication Buttons on October 26, 2026.

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