# Yertle the Turtle

> Read and Play with Dr. Seuss

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1376940658](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1376940658)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1376940658`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oceanhouse Media
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,217 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-06
- **First published:** 2018-10-18
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658)
- **Website:** [http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/products/](http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/products/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/privacy/](http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/privacy/)

## Description

Yertle the Turtle brings Dr. Seuss’ classic tale to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations, and read-along narration. Tap and drag to discover surprises, find hidden stars, and explore vocabulary as you read.

This licensed app also includes seven mini-games, activities on every page, and a Parents dashboard to track minutes read and pages completed, making storytime educational and fun for kids and families.

## Rankings

- #51,132 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the read-and-play experience for Yertle the Turtle for its strong narration, engaging tempo, appealing visuals, and nostalgia, with accessibility noted as a plus. However, there are concerns about pricing—only Yertle is free while others are paid—and some features feel hidden or hard to discover. Overall, it’s seen as a nostalgic, well-produced hidden gem with room for improvements in pricing structure and discoverability.

### Pros

- Strong narrator/voice with engaging tempo for read-aloud moments
- Engaging visuals and background sounds that enhance the experience
- Nostalgic appeal for Dr. Seuss fans and sense of a hidden gem
- Accessibility for users with vision impairment or special needs, bringing the books to life

### Cons

- Only Yertle is free while other Dr. Seuss titles are paid, which frustrates users
- Play features can be hidden or not immediately discoverable, reducing usability
- Perceived pricing inconsistency across Dr. Seuss apps (paid content beyond Yertle) can be off-putting

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