Kalley's Machine Plus Cats
$0.99
1.4.0for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
Kalley's Machine Plus Cats Screenshots
About Kalley's Machine Plus Cats
Based on a true story of childhood optimism, Kalley’s Machine Plus Cats is the super-fun interactive story about a 4-year-old girl’s drawing and her heartwarming plan to save her dad from his daily commute.
PRESS -----------------------------------------------
USA Today (4/4 Stars) : “This app showcases some of the most elegant interactions ever placed inside of a kids’ book app.”
Common Sense Media (5/5 Stars) : “Kalley’s excitement about her cool machine is contagious.”
148 Apps (4.5/5 Stars) : “I am so very impressed with the wonderful and witty machines ... as well as the overall quality of this app.”
The iMums (5/5 Stars) : “A beautiful and brilliant storybook app unlike any I have ever seen.”
AWARDS & HONORS ----------------------------
* USA Today’s 10 TOP KIDS APPS of 2014
* Kirkus’ BEST BOOK APPS of 2014
* 2014 Cybils AWARD WINNER
* Common Sense Media's Best Book Apps for Kids
* TechWithKids BEST PICK APP
* THE KIRKUS STAR - Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit
* mFWA Mobile of the Day - for Interactive Experience
STORY ----------------------------------------------
When Kalley shows her dad her drawing for a new machine, he is baffled by the confusing collection of hammers, gears, fire, smoke and conveyors. As Kalley explains each part of her invention, the drawing comes to life even as its overall purpose becomes less and less clear to her dad. It is only when Kalley explains the machine’s final component that her master plan to keep her dad from commuting is revealed.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY ---------
So, there really is a ‘Kalley’. She really drew a machine. Her dad couldn’t build it. So they made an app out of it instead. Full story at kalleysmachine.com.
FEATURES ----------------------------------------
► PLAY WITH MACHINES!
Kalley’s Machine was crafted with interactivity as the first priority. Satisfyingly touchable controls put kids in charge of each twist and smash of the machine. Controls come in a wide machiney variety:
● Cranks
● Sliders
● Dials
● Levers
● Switches
● Buttons
With the machine, kids can:
● Smash Stuff
● Inflate Stuff
● Shrink Stuff
● Burn Stuff (or lightly toast it)
● Paint Stuff
● Grab Stuff
● Drop Stuff
● Mold Stuff Into Shapes
● Do A Few Other Things Including...
► MESS WITH CATS!
Kalley’s Machine is a story based on a 4 year-old girl’s drawing. As such, it includes cats. They are completely irrelevant to the story. However, they are way fun to harass.
Tease them. Scare them. Puzzle them. Adore them. We think you’ll love the cats.
► GET YOUR READ ON!
Cuz it’s a story, right? Of course, you can read the story the old-fashioned way. But, to aid new readers, we’ve also included two helpful interactive story features:
● Read-to-Me, narrated by Kalley and her dad with highlighted words.
● Touch-to-Read, where words are spoken when they are touched.
► TRY TO LEARN!
Honestly, we designed this story to be fun. But if you're not careful, you might actually learn something too!
The interactive medium offers kids great chances to explore some basic concepts which are both safer and less messy than their real-world alternatives. Creative parents may recognize the opportunity to discuss:
● Subtractive Color Mixing
● Pressure/Temperature Relationships
● Gear Ratios
● Air Pressure/Vacuums
● How Overcooking Can Burn Stuff
► KEEP KIDS SAFE!
We have made this app super-safe for kids by having:
● No Ads
● No In-App-Purchases
● Parental Gates in Our Parents Section
PRESS -----------------------------------------------
USA Today (4/4 Stars) : “This app showcases some of the most elegant interactions ever placed inside of a kids’ book app.”
Common Sense Media (5/5 Stars) : “Kalley’s excitement about her cool machine is contagious.”
148 Apps (4.5/5 Stars) : “I am so very impressed with the wonderful and witty machines ... as well as the overall quality of this app.”
The iMums (5/5 Stars) : “A beautiful and brilliant storybook app unlike any I have ever seen.”
AWARDS & HONORS ----------------------------
* USA Today’s 10 TOP KIDS APPS of 2014
* Kirkus’ BEST BOOK APPS of 2014
* 2014 Cybils AWARD WINNER
* Common Sense Media's Best Book Apps for Kids
* TechWithKids BEST PICK APP
* THE KIRKUS STAR - Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit
* mFWA Mobile of the Day - for Interactive Experience
STORY ----------------------------------------------
When Kalley shows her dad her drawing for a new machine, he is baffled by the confusing collection of hammers, gears, fire, smoke and conveyors. As Kalley explains each part of her invention, the drawing comes to life even as its overall purpose becomes less and less clear to her dad. It is only when Kalley explains the machine’s final component that her master plan to keep her dad from commuting is revealed.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY ---------
So, there really is a ‘Kalley’. She really drew a machine. Her dad couldn’t build it. So they made an app out of it instead. Full story at kalleysmachine.com.
FEATURES ----------------------------------------
► PLAY WITH MACHINES!
Kalley’s Machine was crafted with interactivity as the first priority. Satisfyingly touchable controls put kids in charge of each twist and smash of the machine. Controls come in a wide machiney variety:
● Cranks
● Sliders
● Dials
● Levers
● Switches
● Buttons
With the machine, kids can:
● Smash Stuff
● Inflate Stuff
● Shrink Stuff
● Burn Stuff (or lightly toast it)
● Paint Stuff
● Grab Stuff
● Drop Stuff
● Mold Stuff Into Shapes
● Do A Few Other Things Including...
► MESS WITH CATS!
Kalley’s Machine is a story based on a 4 year-old girl’s drawing. As such, it includes cats. They are completely irrelevant to the story. However, they are way fun to harass.
Tease them. Scare them. Puzzle them. Adore them. We think you’ll love the cats.
► GET YOUR READ ON!
Cuz it’s a story, right? Of course, you can read the story the old-fashioned way. But, to aid new readers, we’ve also included two helpful interactive story features:
● Read-to-Me, narrated by Kalley and her dad with highlighted words.
● Touch-to-Read, where words are spoken when they are touched.
► TRY TO LEARN!
Honestly, we designed this story to be fun. But if you're not careful, you might actually learn something too!
The interactive medium offers kids great chances to explore some basic concepts which are both safer and less messy than their real-world alternatives. Creative parents may recognize the opportunity to discuss:
● Subtractive Color Mixing
● Pressure/Temperature Relationships
● Gear Ratios
● Air Pressure/Vacuums
● How Overcooking Can Burn Stuff
► KEEP KIDS SAFE!
We have made this app super-safe for kids by having:
● No Ads
● No In-App-Purchases
● Parental Gates in Our Parents Section
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.4.0
Last updated on Dec 14, 2023
Old Versions
The cat party is now full on automatic! All six available cats are ready to play upon update!
We originally included a cat party after the story to encourage sharing. You had to post about our app to get more cats. We have ditched the sharing nonsense and just given you the cats up front. ENJOY!!
We originally included a cat party after the story to encourage sharing. You had to post about our app to get more cats. We have ditched the sharing nonsense and just given you the cats up front. ENJOY!!
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Version History
1.4.0
Dec 14, 2023
The cat party is now full on automatic! All six available cats are ready to play upon update!
We originally included a cat party after the story to encourage sharing. You had to post about our app to get more cats. We have ditched the sharing nonsense and just given you the cats up front. ENJOY!!
We originally included a cat party after the story to encourage sharing. You had to post about our app to get more cats. We have ditched the sharing nonsense and just given you the cats up front. ENJOY!!
1.3.3
Mar 3, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
We've added helpful prompts to make sure young explorers find all the dials, levers, switches, sliders and buttons on every page! We kind of liked letting kids discover that stuff on their own. But then we realized some kids were missing some of the fun. And that isn't cool. So we pointed out the fun stuff.
We've also made a bunch of little improvements. You probably won't notice. But . . . well . . . we did. So we made things better.
We've added helpful prompts to make sure young explorers find all the dials, levers, switches, sliders and buttons on every page! We kind of liked letting kids discover that stuff on their own. But then we realized some kids were missing some of the fun. And that isn't cool. So we pointed out the fun stuff.
We've also made a bunch of little improvements. You probably won't notice. But . . . well . . . we did. So we made things better.
1.1.0
Dec 7, 2014
** It’s time for a CAT PARTY!! **
We’ve thrown a brand new cat party at the end of our story as a way to thank you for sharing our story with your friends. There’s a cat DJ. A hungry cat. A cat doing a hoedown. Some random dancing cats. And a cat drinking out of the punch bowl. All around, they seem to be having a good time.
PRO TIP: The food you make at the end of the story ends up on the refreshment table. So it can be all birthday cakes if you want! Or tacos. Whatever. It’s your party.
Thanks again for all the awesome reviews and general love you’ve shown our first story. It means a lot to our family.
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Please rate Kalley’s Machine after you update - Your feedback really helps us create the best experience possible.
And hit us up at support@rocketwagon.com if you have any issues. We want to make sure everything’s working right for you.
We’ve thrown a brand new cat party at the end of our story as a way to thank you for sharing our story with your friends. There’s a cat DJ. A hungry cat. A cat doing a hoedown. Some random dancing cats. And a cat drinking out of the punch bowl. All around, they seem to be having a good time.
PRO TIP: The food you make at the end of the story ends up on the refreshment table. So it can be all birthday cakes if you want! Or tacos. Whatever. It’s your party.
Thanks again for all the awesome reviews and general love you’ve shown our first story. It means a lot to our family.
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Please rate Kalley’s Machine after you update - Your feedback really helps us create the best experience possible.
And hit us up at support@rocketwagon.com if you have any issues. We want to make sure everything’s working right for you.
1.0.4
Oct 15, 2014
- Colored in the black and white stuff on the title screen. It's pretty boss. Check it out.
- Updates for iPhone 6
- added App previews
- Updates for iPhone 6
- added App previews
1.0.2
Sep 24, 2014
Fixed a bug on some devices which caused the navigation to completely lockup on the home screen. Man. How embarrassing.
1.0.1
Sep 8, 2014
Fixed a minor animation issue with Kalley's shirt on the first page and a similar issue with a cat's ear on the baker page.
1.0.0
Aug 27, 2014
Kalley's Machine Plus Cats FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Kalley's Machine Plus Cats in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Kalley's Machine Plus Cats.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Kalley's Machine Plus Cats supports English
