Hairy Maclary vs Simple Visual List
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hairy Maclary
An interactive digital book featuring a beloved children's story with narration by David Tennant and sign language interpretations. Children can touch words to hear them spoken and spelled, color pages, and record their own narration.
- Interactive narration by David Tennant
- Video narration in 3 sign languages (NZSL, AUSLAN, ASL)
- Touch words to hear and see them spoken and spelled
- Coloring and painting mode
- Record your own narration
- Swipe-to-Read™ and Auto Play features
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The immensely popular Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is now available as an interactive KIWA Book with wonderful narration by David Tennant (Good Omens, Doctor Who). It has also had video narration in 3 sign languages; NZSL, AUSLAN & ASL Run your fingers over the text to hear the story and touch any word to hear and see it spoken and spelt. You can even colour in pages of the story and record your own voice. Hear the barking dogs and the ferocious yowl of Scarface Claw, all part of the interactive experience, giving children and parents’ hours of fun. This is not only a marvellous story, but a superb aid for early learning and literacy development. It was thirty years ago that a small black dog stepped out of the imagination of author and illustrator Lynley Dodd and onto the pages of a picture book. This book, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, is now famous the world over and the 20 titles in the Hairy Maclary and friends series have now sold more than six million copies worldwide. Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy combines simple narrative storytelling with virtuoso use of rhythm and rhyme, and Dodd’s gentle but energetic watercolour illustrations depict characters that are as well loved as they are mischievous. Features: • Tap the language button to view the new "Australian sign language" feature. • Swipe-to-Read™ the words to hear and playback the story at your own pace. • Touch-to-Hear™ individual words spoken. • Touch-to-Spell™ to hear the letters that spell each and every word. • Auto Play to enjoy the narration. • Use the My Narration function to read and record the story yourself and customize your book. • Paint mode can be used on each story page! • Paint has a paint palette, brush width, move and zoom, and undo abilities! • Tap the paint palette icon and tap a color to change the paint color! • Tap the brush palette icon and change the slider to change the brush size! This KIWA Book includes the narration, text, and user interface in this language: UK English narrated by David Tennant (Doctor Who) AUSLAN (Australian Sign) signed by Alex Jones ASL (American Sign) signed by Alex Jones NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) signed by Josje Lelijveld PUFFIN BOOKS © & ™ Hairy Maclary and Friends, Lynley Dodd, 2010 licensed by Penguin Group (NZ) NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital
Simple Visual List
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Simple Visual List makes shopping easier for everyone, especially non-verbal individuals and visual learners. Create picture-based shopping lists with photos, emojis, or text labels - whatever works best for you. PERFECT FOR: - Non-verbal shoppers who communicate visually - People with autism or communication differences - Visual learners of all ages - Anyone who prefers picture-based organization - Caregivers supporting loved ones with shopping - Daily schedules and routines (not just shopping!) KEY FEATURES: Image Viewer - Tap any photo to view full-screen - Pinch to zoom in on product details - Compare items while shopping in-store - See packaging, labels, or brand logos clearly - Double-tap to reset zoom - Perfect for matching products on shelves Visual Organization - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Use emojis for quick visual identification - Text labels for clarity - Custom store icons (with full-screen preview) - Clean, uncluttered interface Smart Shopping Lists - Create separate lists for different stores - Add quantities up to 3 items per entry - Independent checkboxes for each quantity - Swipe to delete items you no longer need - Mark items complete as you shop Multiple Lists - Manage lists for Target, Walmart, grocery stores, and more - Switch between lists with one tap - Each list shows item count at a glance - Upload custom store logos that you can zoom too Privacy First - NO data collection - NO accounts required - NO internet connection needed - ALL data stays on your device - Your privacy is protected Whether you're shopping for groceries, visiting multiple stores, or organizing daily routines, Simple Visual List provides the visual support you need to stay organized and independent. ADDITIONAL USES: While designed for shopping, many users find Simple Visual List helpful for: - Daily schedules and routines - Task lists with visual reminders - Packing lists for trips - Household chores with pictures - Any activity that benefits from visual organization Download Simple Visual List today and experience shopping with confidence and independence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple Visual List at Free against Hairy Maclary's $1.99. Hairy Maclary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Simple Visual List is free to download; Hairy Maclary costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hairy Maclary | Simple Visual List |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiwa Digital Limited | Victoria Park |
In-app purchases
Hairy Maclary
No in-app purchases
Simple Visual List
No in-app purchases
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