Wheels on the Bus is an exceptionally well-crafted interactive nursery rhyme designed for infants and toddlers. It takes the classic song and turns it into a digital playground where every part of the bus is a toy. Tapping the wheels makes them spin, the doors open and close with a satisfying swish, and the windshield wipers actually clear away rain. It is a brilliant use of a childβs natural curiosity and desire to touch everything on a screen.
The app features several language options, making it a great tool for early language exposure. The animations are simple, high-contrast, and slow-paced, which is perfect for young developing eyes. What I found most impressive was the lack of complex menus; the entire game is designed for a child to pick up and play without needing adult intervention to navigate. Itβs a wholesome, safe, and engaging way to introduce toddlers to the interactive possibilities of a tablet or phone.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.4.0Wed Nov 22 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon.
Drive your favorite nursery rhyme bus! Interactive sing-along, educational puzzles & memory games all updated to ensure a super fun bus ride.
"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.
Whoβs 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 thereβs 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 - βAll through the townβ or βAll day longβ
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."
Requires iOSΒ 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch."Brilliant personal touches that really engage children in early literacy learning" National Literacy Trust
Climb aboard and drive your favorite nursery rhyme 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.
Whoβs 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 thereβs 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 - βAll through the townβ or βAll day longβ
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."










Wheels on the Bus is a fun and interactive musical book designed for babies and toddlers. Based on the popular nursery rhyme, this app allows children to engage with the song through a variety of touch-based activities. Spin the wheels, open the doors, and move the wipers as you sing along in multiple languages. With simple navigation, bright colors, and engaging characters, Wheels on the Bus provides a safe and stimulating digital environment for early learners to develop fine motor skills and musicality.
Interactive nursery rhyme sing-along
Multilingual support (English, Spanish, etc.)
Child-safe and intuitive navigation
Engaging touch-based animations
Guide your child to tap different parts of the bus to see what they do. The 'swish' of the wipers and the 'beep' of the horn provide immediate auditory feedback, helping them understand the link between their touch and the resulting sound.
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Use the language toggle in the settings to play the song in French, Spanish, or German. This is a gentle way to introduce your child to the sounds of different languages through a melody they already know and love.
Yes, the game is designed to be a safe, ad-free experience for young children.