Simple Machines by Tinybop
Play & learn physics for kids.
$2.99
1.3.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Simple Machines by Tinybop
Explore the playful side of physics!
“I just love how apps like these get kids genuinely excited about science." — COOL MOM TECH
Experiment with levers, pulleys, inclined planes, inclined planes, wedges, wheel and axles, and screws. Discover how they work and investigate the invisible forces behind them in this sandbox app. Destroy a castle, make music, send satellites into orbit & more!
*** App Store Editor's Choice ***
*** Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner ***
Simple Machines integrates with STEM curriculum: kids can alter and test each machine to learn about force and motion, actions and reactions, inputs and outputs, conservation of energy, mechanical advantages, and tradeoffs. Get free activity sheets at tinybop.com.
Simple Machines is No. 4 in Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library series, designed for curious kids ages 4+ to dive deep into big ideas. The apps in this series have won Best of the App Store, App Store Editors’ Choice, Parents’ Choice, and Children's Technology Review Editor’s Choice awards.
Features:
* Explore 6 simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, wheel and axles, and screws.
* Experiment with real world physics, actions and reactions, inputs and outputs. Learn about force and motion.
* Investigate the physics at work behind each machine.
* Sophisticated sound design rewards experimentation.
* Original artwork by James Gilleard.
* Smart features use your device’s camera to bring your kids’ world into the app.
* Learn new vocabulary in 40+ languages with interactive labels.
* Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design.
* Entertaining for kids and adults alike.
FREE handbook
Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks.
Privacy Policy
We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising.
When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app.
Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com.
Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet.
Visit us: www.tinybop.com
Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop
Like us: facebook.com/tinybop
Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop
We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com.
Compatible with iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2, 3, mini, and Air. **This app is optimized for iPad 2 and iPhone 5 or higher. Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop.
“I just love how apps like these get kids genuinely excited about science." — COOL MOM TECH
Experiment with levers, pulleys, inclined planes, inclined planes, wedges, wheel and axles, and screws. Discover how they work and investigate the invisible forces behind them in this sandbox app. Destroy a castle, make music, send satellites into orbit & more!
*** App Store Editor's Choice ***
*** Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner ***
Simple Machines integrates with STEM curriculum: kids can alter and test each machine to learn about force and motion, actions and reactions, inputs and outputs, conservation of energy, mechanical advantages, and tradeoffs. Get free activity sheets at tinybop.com.
Simple Machines is No. 4 in Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library series, designed for curious kids ages 4+ to dive deep into big ideas. The apps in this series have won Best of the App Store, App Store Editors’ Choice, Parents’ Choice, and Children's Technology Review Editor’s Choice awards.
Features:
* Explore 6 simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, wheel and axles, and screws.
* Experiment with real world physics, actions and reactions, inputs and outputs. Learn about force and motion.
* Investigate the physics at work behind each machine.
* Sophisticated sound design rewards experimentation.
* Original artwork by James Gilleard.
* Smart features use your device’s camera to bring your kids’ world into the app.
* Learn new vocabulary in 40+ languages with interactive labels.
* Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design.
* Entertaining for kids and adults alike.
FREE handbook
Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks.
Privacy Policy
We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising.
When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app.
Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com.
Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet.
Visit us: www.tinybop.com
Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop
Like us: facebook.com/tinybop
Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop
We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com.
Compatible with iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2, 3, mini, and Air. **This app is optimized for iPad 2 and iPhone 5 or higher. Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.3.0
Last updated on Dec 5, 2022
Old Versions
Updated for iOS 16.
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Version History
1.3.0
Dec 5, 2022
Updated for iOS 16.
1.2.5
Nov 20, 2021
Updated for the new iPads and iOS15!
1.2.4
Oct 20, 2021
Updated for the new iPads and iOS15!
1.1.0
Feb 15, 2021
A completely revamped home screen and dashboard!
1.0.9
Jul 15, 2020
Optimizations for those with an iPhone X (and bug fixes for all)!
1.0.8
Sep 15, 2016
Minor improvements.
1.0.7
Sep 9, 2016
Ready for iOS 10!
But hey, here's joke as thanks for reading:
What happened after the wheel was invented?
A revolution!
But hey, here's joke as thanks for reading:
What happened after the wheel was invented?
A revolution!
1.0.6
Mar 15, 2016
Minor language improvements.
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We really couldn't do what we do without you. So, if you love this app, please share a review. It makes a big difference.
If you have other feedback, please write us at support@tinybop.com. We love hearing from you!
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*’“*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*’“*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･
Wondering about the clouds above?
Get Weather, our newest app!
<3
We really couldn't do what we do without you. So, if you love this app, please share a review. It makes a big difference.
If you have other feedback, please write us at support@tinybop.com. We love hearing from you!
<3
1.0.5
Dec 5, 2015
Fixed: improved performance for languages that read right to left!
P.S. We really couldn't do what we do without you. So, if you love this app, please share a review. It makes a big difference.
If you have other feedback, please write us at support@tinybop.com. We love hearing from you! Thanks!
P.S. We really couldn't do what we do without you. So, if you love this app, please share a review. It makes a big difference.
If you have other feedback, please write us at support@tinybop.com. We love hearing from you! Thanks!
1.0.4
Oct 17, 2015
+ Fixed: text labels in non-Roman languages are working again! Get excited! Now you can learn "fulcrum" in all 40 languages we support.
1.0.3
Sep 19, 2015
iOS 9!
1.0.2
May 27, 2015
Our iOS 9 update is in the queue for App Store review! Stay tuned!
1.0.1
May 21, 2015
Plays better with other Tinybop apps: The Robot Factory, The Human Body, Plants & Homes.
1.0.0
May 19, 2015
Simple Machines by Tinybop FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Simple Machines by Tinybop.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Simple Machines by Tinybop supports English
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