Coin Catcher
© 2012 PlayMoolah
Simple but potentially frustrating, this fast-paced coin collecting game uses a tried-and-true tilt-to-steer format. The idea is to quickly tilt left or right to collect as many falling coins as possible before the timer runs out. High scores can be saved on a leaderboard. The objective is to teach children about money values as they progress through 50 levels of play. In the story mode, the more you play, the more features and money you can unlock. You can also end up with unwanted items, such as candy or soda, which take away money. There are also dumbbells to help you get stronger or a pirate ship to increase your catching speed. Progress is saved automatically. Testers found that it was easy to get into a mode where the coins move too fast, which can be frustrating -- you have to learn to let a lot go in order to catch the more valuable items. If a child starts with the story mode, this problem can be averted.
$1.99, iPad, Windows, Mac OSX
Teaches: money values, coins
CTR Rating: 78%