My 3yo LOVES this  
By: xrobau - 11-May-2009
Version: 1.0
It's great for little fingers.. She has a ball. The only downside is that the touch sensitivity isn't that accurate, as the piece will slide around under her finger (eg, touch the middle of a piece, move it around the screen, and when you finish moving, you'll be touching the edge, or the bottom, or the piece would no longer even be under your finger). A minor bug that I hope they fix in an update.
Apart from that, highly recommended for the young ones.

Daughter's favorite app  
By: Boonlou - Sep 18, 2009
Version: 1.3
This is a great educational application. My 4 yo daughter loves puzzles and can't stop playing. The educational value comes from once the puzzle is complete, there are numbers that are learned, and the phonetics are given for letters that are produced. The one recommendation that I would have would be the ability to either manually go from one puzzle to the other (it may be there, but I could not find it). This would allow the player time to really understand the numbers that come up, or to see the picture created. We are learning the numbers 10 - 19 now, but there is no time to count that high before the next picture comes up. Thanks for a great app. Keep the new shapes coming.

Love this App!  
By: PBLLOYD - Sep 14, 2009
Version: 1.3
My grandson and nephew love this app. They like to sit on my lap as they move the pieces around to create the picture. One thing that would be great is when they complete the puzzle, slowing down the time between the next puzzle. They really like to look at their completed work (picture), but it does not offer them the ability to look at the picture longer and discuss what they see. The pictures that are revealed from completing the puzzle are great!!!!

I've created a monster ...  
By: Tsuken - 12-Aug-2009
Version: 1.2
My daughter (3 and a half) loooooves this, with the result that "I do puzzles pleeeeease" has become a very common refrain in our house. She'll sit playing it for as long as I'll let her - which can be very helpful at times ;-) She rapidly showed marked improvements in identifying the silhouettes, identifying which puzzle bit goes where, and developing the control to use the touch-screen effectively: all good skills. In short, I would recommend this app highly to anyone not too afraid to let their toddler play with their iPhone O_O
... Make sure though that you have (a) a good case, and (b) a good screen protector ;-)

Save our drive  
By: Eastbaymom925 - Nov 29, 2009
Version: 1.3
I am a mom of 3 who worked at a leading educational toys, LeapFrog, for 6 years. I researched and bought this one for my fulltime preschoolers, 4.5 & 2.5. Both love the puzzles. They are engaging and fun. We drove home from SD to SF. It was challenging to entertain on such a long drive. We pulled out this ap for my 2.5 yrs old hour 7 of driving. It occupied him for a good while. It turned his tears into smiles. I can see him smile after each puzzle. The praises are encouraging and not repetitive. Would love to see new puzzles soon.

Shape Builder Is Fantastic!!!! My 2 yr old LOVES it...  
By: Shape Builder Is Fantastic!!!! My 2 yr old LOVES it.. - Sep 14, 2009
Version: 1.3
This is MORE than worth the 99 cents to upgrade to the full version. I downloaded the "lite" and my 2 yr old was fighting me for my Itouch to play this. My husband showed him how to move one or two pieces and the rest is history... He is 27 months old. What a great dexterity lesson, not to mention seeing and matching the shapes, etc. It is the BEST. I had some trouble downloading it to my Itouch and Darren, the creator, returned an email immediately and has been SO helpful in seeing me through the easy fix. Bravo Darren, can't wait to see what you do next !! Thanks so much...

Happy with the app. !!!!  
By: EEEYAN - Sep 9, 2009
Version: 1.3
UPDATE: After the update, we were able to load it again on our Itouch. Yeah!!!! A five star app. that has been enjoyed by all of my three children. Developer also contacted me and offered coupon code for the app. Overall, we are happy again!Original review:I bought this app for the itouch that my three children use for educational games and music a while ago. They all enjoyed playing it very much until the app was deleted by accident. When I tried to install the app again, it prompted that I needed to get the 3.0 software update before it can be installed. I have owned an iPhone myself, and have no plan to purchase the 3.0 software update for the itouch.Several weeks ago, I emailed the developer about it. I have NEVER heard of anything back!! Very disppointing service!! Buyers be aware!

A great little app for little kids  
By: SociallyskilledArizona - Jan 2, 2010
Version: 1.3
This is a very nice puzzle game. The sound is good, images are crisp and the game is not a sensory overload for kids.Complaint #1: the last piece placed in each puzzle never completely fits in. The shape is right but it won't drop into place before the "good job" message plays. It doesn't affect the game but just bugs me.Complaint #2: one puzzle showed a picture of an iguana and called it a chameleon. They are very different! Obviously both complaints are very minor so I still gave the app 5 stars.

I've created a monster ...  
By: Tsuken - 12-Aug-2009
Version: 1.2
My daughter (3 and a half) loooooves this, with the result that "I do puzzles pleeeeease" has become a very common refrain in our house. She'll sit playing it for as long as I'll let her - which can be very helpful at times ;-) She rapidly showed marked improvements in identifying the silhouettes, identifying which puzzle bit goes where, and developing the control to use the touch-screen effectively: all good skills. In short, I would recommend this app highly to anyone not too afraid to let their toddler play with their iPhone O_O
... Make sure though that you have (a) a good case, and (b) a good screen protector ;-)

A MUST HAVE... x2 !!  
By: A Teacher & A Mommy - Mar 27, 2009
Version: 1.0
My kids were fighting over this game so my husband and I each bought the app for our phones! A great educational game for the kids. Such a variety of puzzles, and so many different puzzles they never get bored. The sound effects are fun and encouraging.  Very easy to use; great practice for fine motor skills, too. Turn the sound off for a quiet time game for waiting at a restaurant- the options are endless! Highly recommended. 

Great app - definitely recommended  
By: Basti's mom - May 28, 2009
Version: 1.0
This app is amazing! I first downloaded the Lite version for my son, who was 23 months old. I didn't think he could actually play it, but that it might entertain him to watch me. I was wrong. After 5 minutes, he had figured out the concept so now I've bought the full version. It's the longest he sits still for anything! I wish there was a way to skip certain puzzles though. A few seem to come up more often than others.

Surprisingly Good  
By: School Marm - Jun 3, 2009
Version: 1.0
My 2 year old has enjoyed the game for a few months now. When I first watched her play it, I didn't think it would catch her imagination, mostly because the puzzle pieces themselves are such uninteresting shapes. However, the touch and sounds when you pull a piece into place are great. My daughter also loves to guess what the final shape will become and it's nice that sometimes they are so unpredictable. I don't like that sometimes the unpredictable ones are so illogical - and more "trick" than "ah, of course". Still, a great app- one of the few she will play for a long time.

Absolutely fantastic! 3-year-old LOVES it  
By: nabib - Jun 10, 2009
Version: 1.0
My daughter is just starting to play with interactive games on the computer, and on a whim I started her playing a simple game on my iPod Touch. She caught on immediately, and I realized that I had just bought myself a very valuable few minutes... so I promptly went looking for more good apps. I've found several, but this one is by far the best: top notch production, lots of puzzles (though we could use many many more!), and simple, compelling gameplay that my daughter can't put down. As we speak she has been playing with it for almost an hour, allowing me to complete a very important phone conference and send many emails. I am probably going to buy the Spanish one as well, and if they release expansions or versions for older audiences, I will buy those too. Based on the strength of this release, I need to check out everything by this author. STRONGLY recommended.

Get this game... wonderful, engaging, and fun for preschoolers!  
By: chukiechz - Jul 21, 2009
Version: 1.2
I have both a 2 1/2 year old daughter and 5 year old son and they cannot get enough of this fun game. It keeps them entertained and is fun (they both play puzzle after puzzle for extended periods of time). I love that it is educational. I also love that the puzzle pieces click into place once it's moved over it's spot (makes it easy to play and not so frustrating for my littler one). I highly recommend this and am looking forward to future puzzles!

Fantastic application for our little guy!  
By: balckyball - Jul 21, 2009
Version: 1.2
We were leery of downloading an application for our 2 1/2 year old but boy were we wrong! ShapeBuilder is the perfect application for our son when we are waiting in a doctor's office or restaurant. Plus we love to sit on the couch together as a family and go through 10 or 20 puzzles, he simply loves it. The puzzles are challenging but simple enough that a child under 3 can figure them out. The graphics are vibrant and an excellent mix of animals, people, objects and more. And most importantly, the sounds are superb! The payoff for completing a puzzle correctly, the reading of the word and a fun sound that accompanies it, which our son loves. Overall, we highly recommend Shape Builder. There isn't a better $.99 you can spend on iTunes if you are a parent. Enjoy!

Excellent app for preK  
By: Plgrace - Aug 10, 2009
Version: 1.2
My 3-year-old daughter mastered this game very quickly and loves it - we sit together and talk about what piece goes where, what the end picture might be, and what sounds the animal or musical instrument makes once the puzzle is done, so it's got great potential for interactive play. My five-year-old son, who is autistic, also mastered this game quickly and I believe his using it is helping him progress with object labeling, spatial organization, and numbers - also lots of potential for interactive play. Both kids have benefitted greatly from this app and I can't recommend it highly enough.

amilili  
By: amilili - Jul 7, 2009
Version: 1.2
Awesooooooooooooooooooooooooome i'm hooked & i know my 2 1/2 yrs old is gonna be hooked too, i've installed it for her to keep her busy while we r traveling on a long trip , i'm the one playing with it now :)))))) i think we r gonna fight on the plane, it's amazing, i have to thank Darren she's amaaaaaaaaazing, i had a problem with installation & i sent her an e-mail thinking she'll answer 2 or 3 days later she answered immediately & not once or twice but 100 times, whenever i ask her any question she answered me right away, honestly i've never seen anything like that loooooong time,i recommended it for my friends, clients- i work as an interior designer- & for my family, greaaaaaaat job & a greeeeeeeeeat game...

Great Game and Prompt Customer Service  
By: VeryHappyMom - Aug 21, 2009
Version: 1.2
My 2 1/2 yr old son absolutely loved the free version of this game - by far his favorite on the ipod - so purchasing the complete version was a no-brainer. I had some trouble downloading the complete version and emailed Darren Murtha after iTunes Support was unable to figure out the problem. And, contrary to what another reviewer wrote, the customer service for Shape Builder was excellent and prompt. In fact, Mr. Murtha responded to my initial email via telephone AND email just a couple hours later. And, he was able to help me fix the problem I was having immediately. My son and I are definitely satisfied customers!

Happy with the app. !!!!  
By: EEEYAN - Sep 9, 2009
Version: 1.3
UPDATE: After the update, we were able to load it again on our Itouch. Yeah!!!! A five star app. that has been enjoyed by all of my three children. Developer also contacted me and offered coupon code for the app. Overall, we are happy again!Original review:I bought this app for the itouch that my three children use for educational games and music a while ago. They all enjoyed playing it very much until the app was deleted by accident. When I tried to install the app again, it prompted that I needed to get the 3.0 software update before it can be installed. I have owned an iPhone myself, and have no plan to purchase the 3.0 software update for the itouch.Several weeks ago, I emailed the developer about it. I have NEVER heard of anything back!! Very disppointing service!! Buyers be aware!

Love this App!  
By: PBLLOYD - Sep 14, 2009
Version: 1.3
My grandson and nephew love this app. They like to sit on my lap as they move the pieces around to create the picture. One thing that would be great is when they complete the puzzle, slowing down the time between the next puzzle. They really like to look at their completed work (picture), but it does not offer them the ability to look at the picture longer and discuss what they see. The pictures that are revealed from completing the puzzle are great!!!!