Item: Big Button Box Animals -sounds
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

80/100

Big Button Box Animals is a delightful soundboard app that is as educational as it is fun. It uses the tried-and-true 'Big Button' interface that has made this series so popular, making it incredibly easy for toddlers and young children to interact with. You get a massive collection of high-quality animal sounds—from farm favorites like cows and pigs to exotic zoo animals. The 'Pitch Shift' feature is a highlight, allowing you to change the pitch of the animal sounds for some hilarious results.

The app also includes several ways to organize the sounds, whether you want them in a menu or as giant, full-screen buttons. The ability to hide the animal names makes it a great tool for 'guess the animal' games, adding an educational layer to the play. With the recent updates, the audio quality is better than ever, and the motion-controlled pitch shifting is a clever addition. It’s a simple, high-quality, and safe app that provides hours of entertainment for young animal lovers.

Reviewed on: Sun Mar 10 2024

Dinsun Review

I’m going to be blunt: this isn't a game. It’s a soundboard. You press a button, a dog barks. You press another, a lion roars. As a 40-year-old gamer, there is literally nothing here for me to engage with. No mechanics, no challenge, no progression. It’s a digital distraction for people who aren't old enough to hold a controller properly.

The audio quality is fine, and the buttons are appropriately 'big,' but the design is as conservative and uninspired as it gets. It’s the kind of app that parents buy once, use for five minutes, and then forget. It works, and it doesn't crash, so it gets a few points for basic stability, but let’s not call it a 'game.' It’s a utility for the playpen.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

High-quality audio samples
Very simple UI for toddlers
Stable performance

Not actually a game
Extremely limited utility
Dated visual design

Technical Report

Performance: Very low memory usage. Fast loading.

Accessibility:

Large hit areas for buttons

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a two-year-old who likes animal noises.

Skip if: You are over the age of three.

Similar Games:

Sound Touch
Animal Sounds for Kids

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPad Pro
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Pressed every button

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

437975727

$0.99 4+★4.5 30 reviews

Author : Shaved Labs Ltd

Pubish Date : Sun May 29 2011

Last Update Date : Mon Mar 11 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 6.0Mon Mar 11 2024

- Updated for all iPhone screen sizes
- New audio engine for improved audio quality
- Motion control of Pitch Shift
- New method to sort buttons by dragging
- Record and share your performances
Big Button Box™ Animals give you an amazing collection of animal sound buttons to play with!
Big Button Box:Animals uses the same proven interface as the other Big Button Box apps. Features:
- Show or hide the names of the animals
- Pitch Shift - shift the pitch of the animals!
- Three buttons modes: Play the sound from full screen big buttons or choose to play them from the menu in two different ways
- Change the order of the buttons
- Randomize the order of the buttons
- Record and share your performances
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Big Button Box™ Animals give you an amazing collection of animal sound buttons to play with!
Big Button Box:Animals uses the same proven interface as the other Big Button Box apps. Features:
- Show or hide the names of the animals
- Pitch Shift - shift the pitch of the animals!
- Three buttons modes: Play the sound from full screen big buttons or choose to play them from the menu in two different ways
- Change the order of the buttons
- Randomize the order of the buttons
- Record and share your performances

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 30 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Big Button Box Animals gives you an amazing collection of animal sounds right at your fingertips. Using a simple, oversized button interface, kids can listen to calls from farm animals, pets, and zoo creatures. The app features a 'Pitch Shift' mode, recording capabilities to share your performances, and three different button layouts. Parents can hide or show animal names, making it a versatile tool for both fun and early education.

Features

Massive library of animal sounds

Motion-controlled Pitch Shift

Record and share your sound performances

Three distinct display and button modes

High-quality audio engine

Tips

Creating Funny Sounds

Use the 'Pitch Shift' button to change how the animals sound. You can even use motion control to shift the pitch by tilting your device while the sound is playing! Once you've created a funny sequence, use the 'Record' feature to save and share your performance.

Gameplays

Customizing the Box

You can change the order of the animal buttons by dragging them or use the 'Randomize' feature for a surprise. Choose 'Full Screen' mode for the biggest buttons, which is perfect for very young children.