Common Sense Media Review
By Cynthia Chiong
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun way to learn about vehicles in everyday situations.
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Trucks HD
What's It About?
The activities in Truck HD take kids through a step-by-step process of automobile-related activities. Kids can easily choose from the five mini-games (Carwash, Tow Truck, Garbage & Recycling, Bulldozer & Dump Truck, and Car Parade), and play through the sequence as many times as they want. In each activity, kids have to discover the interactive elements and how to use them to move the sequence forward -- from something as simple as tapping on the car to see what it does, to correctly sorting the recycling and garbage.
Is It Any Good?
Trucks HD is a good app for young kids, with engaging interactive features (though kids who like trucks will want to play more than those without a strong interest in trucks). Kids will like how the activities mirror real life situations, so they can pretend like they are grown-ups fixing a flat tire or getting a car wash. Parents can appreciate functional nature of the activities that make their kid think about the sequence of events. For example, if you roll over something sharp, you'll get a flat tire, and then have to get a tow truck and get the tire fixed. The app has minimal instructions where needed, but the fun is in figuring out what needs to be done.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Relate the activities back to your family's everyday routines.
Next time you're out, look for the different kinds of cars and trucks seen in the activities. Work together to find them all.
Point out the sequence of events in real-life activities, such as making dinner or getting ready for bed.
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Subjects : Math : sequences
- Skills : Creativity : imagination , Thinking & Reasoning : prediction , problem solving
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : April 15, 2013
- Genre : Educational Games
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Publisher : Duck Duck Moose
- Version : 1.1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.2 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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