# The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore

> Jigsaws, Puzzles and more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id852270582](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id852270582)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id852270582`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** StoryToys Limited
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,886 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-07-04
- **First published:** 2014-04-10
- **Size:** 254 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-play-explore/id852270582)
- **Website:** [http://storytoys.com/very-hungry-caterpillar/](http://storytoys.com/very-hungry-caterpillar/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://storytoys.com/privacy](http://storytoys.com/privacy)

## Description

The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Play & Explore is a stunning 3D pop-up learning game for tablet and mobile. It brings Eric Carle’s beloved characters to life through fun puzzles and activities, including jigsaw challenges, counting, sorting, and memory games that support early learning.

Kids can explore stories with Mister Seahorse, The Very Quiet Cricket, Brown Bear and friends, in five languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese). With award-winning design and gentle animations, this educational entertainment app inspires curiosity while promoting healthy eating and fascinating animal facts.

## Rankings

- #42,492 — Overall
- #52 — explore

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app’s educational potential, interactive visuals, and appealing Eric Carle art. However, multiple reviews flag monetization as a major drawback—locked content, frequent prompts to purchase, and overall negative value. A smaller but present critique notes limited content quality for the price. Overall, strong educational value is tempered by concerns about paywalls and perceived low return on investment.

### Pros

- Educational value for kids
- Engaging interactive elements (animations, marbles, puzzles)
- Appealing art style and Eric Carle licensing
- Good for long-term use and development

### Cons

- Monetization heavy with locked content and frequent prompts to buy more
- Perceived poor value for money and concerns about paying for limited content (rip-off/too expensive)
- Poor content quality or limited activities (not much to do after unlocking; weak games)

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