Gigglebug's Face Race
© 2016 Gigglebug Entertainment
Turn your iPad into an silly photo booth, with prompts for expressions. The app makes a great social mixer or language experience. Teachers or librarians, put this app on your big screen during a large group for an excellent icebreaker. After you turn on your front camera, pick one of four cartoon "Gigglebugs." Your goal is to copy expressions and emotions from animated characters. The more accurately you match your expressions with the Gigglebug, the higher your score. We liked how the the app automatically snaps the series of photos when it senses when your face is lined up (it looks for your eyes, cheeks, teeth, tongue and tilt of the head). Obviously, there's some sophisticated face recognition going on behind the scenes. Pictures can be saved automatically. There is minimal reading. The narration can be set for UK English, Finnish or Swedish. Created in Finland with funds from Creative Europe.
iPad, iPhone
Teaches: emotions, facial control, expressions, emotions
CTR Rating: 94%