iTunes App Review: “Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails”

Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails – Callaway Digital Arts, Inc.

Released: May 13, 2011

ABOUT THE APP:

A unique, immersive experience the whole family will enjoy! After a race with Spencer lands Thomas in the bushes, he discovers Hiro, an abandoned engine from a far-away land. Can Thomas and his friends pull together to help Hiro before Spencer ruins everything? This thrilling app reinvents the reading experience with vibrant animation, interactive multimedia surprises, narration, engine games, animated puzzles, and painting activities.

Features of this app include:

Vibrant CGI animation
Interactive multimedia surprises
Dynamic narration
Engine games
Animated puzzles
Painting activities

MY THOUGHTS:

First off this App has amazing animation and graphics. It starts off on the Home Screen which has some interactive sounds and from there you can click a railroad crossing sign which allows you to go to the next activities: Book, TV, Drawing, Puzzle and Matching Game. The book includes a decent length story read aloud with interactive elements and an arrow to change pages. The TV activity features a four minute clip featuring Thomas & Friends. Next up is the Drawing activity, which has ten different coloring pages for kids to color using an assortment of colors and paintbrush sizes. The Puzzle activity features five different puzzles for kids to put together through two different skill levels: Easy and Hard. Finally is the matching game which again has Easy and Hard options.

I will say I skeptical about the app since it cost $4.99, but it is definitely worth it since it is jam packed with activities. I also think the colors and animation are amazing that it is hard not to like it!

BUY IT: You can download Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails – Callaway Digital Arts, Inc. for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad for $4.99

Looking for more Thomas the Tank Engine fun?

“A Day Out with Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011” is coming to more than 45 cities in the United States and Canada and is expected to welcome more than one million passengers!

Thomas fans are welcomed to enjoy a fun-filled day full of Thomas and his friends, including Sir Topham Hat! Each venue will include a ride on Thomas along with more Thomas fun activities.

VISIT: To see if A Day Out with Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 is coming to your town, visit Hit Entertainment. Tickets range in price from $14-$18 a person ages 2 and up.

Mom and More Disclosure: I received this app to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.

Cher