# Mr. Potato Head: School Rush

> MR. POTATO HEAD stars in his first-ever interactive storybook app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedigital.potatohead](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedigital.potatohead)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playdatedigital.potatohead`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PlayDate Digital Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 30,571
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (112 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-07
- **First published:** 2016-06-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 169 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdatedigital.potatohead)
- **Website:** [http://playdatedigital.com/](http://playdatedigital.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://playdatedigital.com/privacy-policy](http://playdatedigital.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Mr. Potato Head: School Rush** is an engaging interactive storybook app starring the beloved toy character in his first-ever mobile adventure. Tap, swipe, shake, and tilt your device as you guide Mr. Potato Head through a cinematic and thrilling tale full of twists and turns, all while his detachable parts come to life. 

Kids can explore eight imaginative locations including a pirate ship, outer space, the ocean floor, and more, encouraging creativity and early literacy skills. Features include delightful animations, user-driven story choices, costume changes, and a fun shake-a-thon finale where players help put Mr. Potato Head back together. Designed for early and emerging readers, this app offers a playful and educational experience for fans of all ages.

## Rankings

- #368,480 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.playdatedigital.potatohead.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Mr. Potato Head: School Rush is a cute and engaging app loved by toddlers and young children for its interactive features like tilting and tapping. It effectively entertains kids aged 2-4 and keeps them occupied. However, some users find the game short with a quick storyline and wish for more features like custom dress up or free play modes. There are also technical issues related to user profile restrictions and parts not staying assembled, and some consider it less worth the price.

### Pros

- Engaging and cute game suitable for toddlers and young children.
- Interactive gameplay involving tilting the screen and tapping to perform tasks.
- Keeps young children occupied and entertained.
- Loved and enjoyed by multiple kids (ages 2-4).
- Good for early childhood engagement and play.

### Cons

- Game can be too short with a quick storyline.
- Lacks a custom dress up mode or free play mode, limiting gameplay variety.
- Doesn't work on restricted user profiles, requiring administrator access.
- Some issues with rebuilding Mr. Potato Head where the parts don't stay assembled.
- Perceived as boring by some users or not worth the price.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedigital.potatohead)