# Osmo Squiggle Magic

> Your creations come alive!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1460037873](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1460037873)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1460037873`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tangible Play
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (195 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2019-07-24
- **Size:** 578 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmo-squiggle-magic/id1460037873)
- **Website:** [http://www.playosmo.com](http://www.playosmo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playosmo.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://www.playosmo.com/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

Osmo Squiggle Magic lets kids bring drawings to life using sticks and rings. Create shapes, characters, and letters, then see them animate, turning imagination into interactive play that supports cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development through hands-on exploration.

This game works with iPhone and iPad using the Osmo Base for iPad and the Squiggle Magic Silicone Sticks & Rings. Parts are available at playosmo.com. Osmo uses reflective AI to blend physical play with digital learning, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

## Rankings

- #111,240 — Overall

## Review summary

Osmo Squiggle Magic is praised for being kid-friendly, educational, and creatively engaging (with scanning/drawing features). However, multiple reviews cite stability and loading problems, especially after updates, and a growing compatibility gap for older iPads/iOS versions. There are also privacy concerns about camera usage. Overall, the app is loved by kids but needs better stability and backward compatibility.

### Pros

- Kid-friendly and engaging for children
- Educational value and learning-focused gameplay
- Creative drawing and board-scanning features that enable customization
- Positive family appeal and strong praise from kids

### Cons

- Stability and loading issues: app often stuck, slow to load, or unplayable
- Compatibility problems on older devices and iOS versions (updates requiring newer OS)
- Privacy/safety concerns: app reportedly taking pictures without user consent

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