kids to create, personalize and narrate stories while bringing their
imagination to life!
PlayTown: My Story Maker is a fun new app for kids, ages 3-9. My review is based off my just turned 5 year old and myself playing with the app.
My Story Maker invites you to create and
build adventures, select your own stages, props, accessories and cast
of lovable characters’such as princesses, monsters and jungle
friends?and even use personal photos and drawings! When completed, see your creation with the play back feature and share with family and friends within the app.
Since this is an app based on being able to record your own stories that means it is set in motion. Check out the video to get a real feel for the app.
I thought the app had a high learning curve to it in comparison to other apps. It took me playing around with it for a good 10 minutes to really understand how it works. When I gave it to my daughter she figured it out in 5 minutes. She instantly loved it and started creating her own drawings and putting them in the story right away!
Here was her first story of a pirate that also included a pink fuzzy cat that stole their treasure. Don’t question a girl and her story methods. I love that she thinks outside of the box and I love that this app lets her think outside the box!
My daughter just loves telling stories on a daily basis and with this app she can design her own backdrop and characters to go with her stories. This app really pairs with her imagination very well! When I asked her about the app she told me “it is so awesome because I can design the story the way I want and I love hearing my own voice tell the story.” Clearly she likes having the ability to design things the way she wants too and the girl does love hearing her own voice! She laughs every time she plays back one of her stories.
Here she wanted Mama to be an octopus.
She is one awesome little director!
For younger kids that might just want to listen to a pre-made story my daughter did enjoy listening to the pirate tale story that was included.
There are so many different options for play that I don’t see a child getting board playing this app. Younger kids might need some help learning all the tools the first few times but my 5 year old had no problem and she does not even read yet. If you want to buy more play sets in the future they don’t cost very much and the quiet time in the car for long trips is well worth the $1.99.
Overall a very enjoyable FREE app with lots of content for play.
Connect:
You can connect with PlayTown App on Facebook.
Buy It!
You can get the PlayTown App for FREE from iTunes or Google Play. The FREE download includes 3 Adventure Play Sets. Additional play sets can be purchased for $1.99 each.
I received a gift card for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family’s, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.