Parents need to know that Soundy Thingie allows users to create and customize different sounds by simply drawing lines with their fingers. How and where you draw the line -- placement on the screen, angle or curve of the line, and even the speed with which you make the line are all factors -- determine the pitch and frequency. Skilled users could use the app to put together a real tune, but most kids will probably just enjoy making noises. Parents should make sure they know what they're getting into before downloading this app.
Educational value:Kids can learn a bit about tone and pitch, and how to combine sounds to create new ones (possibly even something resembling a tune).
Ease of use:It's very easy to create a noisy cacophonous din, but much more challenging to create something that's appealing to listen to.