Dr. Panda's Toy Cars

$1.99, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch (iOS 6.0 or later)

Teaches: spatial relations, driving, cars, maze

CTR Rating: 78%

CTR Review

A playful idea with some design problems, this app contains eight vehicles in two cities (about 8 screens, each) that you can "drive" by touching the screen. The vehicles follow your finger. As you explore, you can find surprises like a draw bridge or a crane, and the seasons might change. It is possible to control multiple vehicles at the same time, making this a potential huddle game (for two players to play at the same time). The graphics are crude and your finger can get in the way. Also, the challenges can become frustrating, because you can't find the car you need to get the job done. Content includes two cities with a maze of streets and canals, and a variety of vehicles including a fire truck with sirens, a boat and a police car. There are better driving simulations, such as Toca Cars.