What people are saying
12.6.2011
Peek-a-Zoo rated 5 of 5 stars by Common Sense Media: “This wonderful app educates kids in an uncommon way, focusing on social and emotional cues.”
Common Sense Media
Peek-a-Zoo rated 5 of 5 stars by Common Sense Media: “This wonderful app educates kids in an uncommon way, focusing on social and emotional cues.”Common Sense Media
11.29.2011
“Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism — Among the apps she recommends are… Duck Duck Moose…”
The New York Times
“Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism — Among the apps she recommends are… Duck Duck Moose…”The New York Times
11.23.2011
“Meet the Parents Behind the Best Kids Apps — We recently dropped in on Duck Duck Moose, to find out more about the trio’s creative process, their impact on kids, and what the future has in store.”
Today.com
“Meet the Parents Behind the Best Kids Apps — We recently dropped in on Duck Duck Moose, to find out more about the trio’s creative process, their impact on kids, and what the future has in store.”Today.com
11.21.2011
“The Future of Technology: Kids’ Tech – Creative Learning in the iPad Age” (video)
MSNBC.com
“The Future of Technology: Kids’ Tech – Creative Learning in the iPad Age” (video)MSNBC.com
11.17.2011
“Kid-apps publisher Duck Duck Moose has struck again with new iPhone app Peek-a-Zoo, which aims to introduce a series of animals to children, along with emotions, actions and activities.”
The Guardian
“Kid-apps publisher Duck Duck Moose has struck again with new iPhone app Peek-a-Zoo, which aims to introduce a series of animals to children, along with emotions, actions and activities.”The Guardian
11.2.2011
“Duck Duck Moose: Now More Than Just Apps — [They have continued] to produce apps aimed at young children that support early learning and development around music, math and literacy in ways that are playful and engaging for children.”
Wired
“Duck Duck Moose: Now More Than Just Apps — [They have continued] to produce apps aimed at young children that support early learning and development around music, math and literacy in ways that are playful and engaging for children.”Wired
10.24.2011
“The Best Educational Apps for Kids — Fish School HD: Colorful fish teach your preschooler his letters, numbers, shapes, and colors in an under-the-sea world.”
Parents.com
“The Best Educational Apps for Kids — Fish School HD: Colorful fish teach your preschooler his letters, numbers, shapes, and colors in an under-the-sea world.”Parents.com
10.24.2011
“Duck Duck Moose has a strong reputation for its range of kid-apps, and Puzzle Pop looks to continue that trend. It offers a collection of animated puzzles, complete with jazzy covers of famous children’s songs.”
The Guardian
“Duck Duck Moose has a strong reputation for its range of kid-apps, and Puzzle Pop looks to continue that trend. It offers a collection of animated puzzles, complete with jazzy covers of famous children’s songs.”The Guardian
10.22.2011
“the clever interactive illustrated songs that companies such as Duck Duck Moose produce as iPhone apps – such as Incy Wincy Spider and Old MacDonald – point to future possibilities.”
The Guardian
“the clever interactive illustrated songs that companies such as Duck Duck Moose produce as iPhone apps – such as Incy Wincy Spider and Old MacDonald – point to future possibilities.”The Guardian
10.11.2011
“Great iPhone apps for Toddlers — Wheels on the Bus: For 3-year-olds, really any app from developer Duck Duck Moose is a great early learning choice, but this one is a nice starter.”
Today.com
“Great iPhone apps for Toddlers — Wheels on the Bus: For 3-year-olds, really any app from developer Duck Duck Moose is a great early learning choice, but this one is a nice starter.”Today.com
9.17.2011
“What Are the Best Apps to Get Your Preschooler Reading? — Word Wagon – by Duck Duck Moose is a phonics and spelling app designed for beginning readers.”
iVillage
“What Are the Best Apps to Get Your Preschooler Reading? — Word Wagon – by Duck Duck Moose is a phonics and spelling app designed for beginning readers.”iVillage
8.29.2011
“Feed Kids’ Brains With These Fun Learning Apps — build reading skills by playing Word Wagon with Mozzarella and Coco to learn the names and sounds of the letters, and how to spell words with up to six letters”
USA Weekend
“Feed Kids’ Brains With These Fun Learning Apps — build reading skills by playing Word Wagon with Mozzarella and Coco to learn the names and sounds of the letters, and how to spell words with up to six letters”USA Weekend
8.3.2011
“Rebecca Romijn: What’s in My Bag? — ‘The iPhone is great for toddlers,’ the 38-year-old explains. ‘I have Itsy Bitsy Spider and Old MacDonald apps.’”
US Weekly
“Rebecca Romijn: What’s in My Bag? — ‘The iPhone is great for toddlers,’ the 38-year-old explains. ‘I have Itsy Bitsy Spider and Old MacDonald apps.’”US Weekly
8.29.2011
“Duck Duck Moose Goes Musical — Musical Me!… is exactly what parents with young children need to explore the world of music.”
Geek Dad Wired.com
“Duck Duck Moose Goes Musical — Musical Me!… is exactly what parents with young children need to explore the world of music.”Geek Dad Wired.com
4.28.2011
“It’s actually hard to select just one of Duck Duck Moose’s award-winning apps to feature here. The company recently won three Parents’ Choice Awards, including a Silver Award for Park Math.”
KQED Mindshift
“It’s actually hard to select just one of Duck Duck Moose’s award-winning apps to feature here. The company recently won three Parents’ Choice Awards, including a Silver Award for Park Math.”KQED Mindshift
4.2011
“Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director of J. Crew, says: ‘I play Park Math with my son. It’s hysterical and smart. You have to line up puppies with their tails wagging, from smallest to largest.’”
Vanity Fair, May 2011 Issue
“Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director of J. Crew, says: ‘I play Park Math with my son. It’s hysterical and smart. You have to line up puppies with their tails wagging, from smallest to largest.’”Vanity Fair, May 2011 Issue
3.28.2011
“iPad Gives New Hope to Those with Autism and Other Disorders — Via Services counselor Darla Gary, helps Jacob Cuellar, 9, with the Park Math app on an iPad….”
San Jose Mercury
“iPad Gives New Hope to Those with Autism and Other Disorders — Via Services counselor Darla Gary, helps Jacob Cuellar, 9, with the Park Math app on an iPad….”San Jose Mercury
3.20.2011
“Best Apps for Young Children — Duck Duck Moose Apps: With four apps to choose from all based on traditional nursery songs these are original, inventive and imaginative apps.”
AOL Parent Dish
“Best Apps for Young Children — Duck Duck Moose Apps: With four apps to choose from all based on traditional nursery songs these are original, inventive and imaginative apps.”AOL Parent Dish
3.20.2011
“Best Apps for Young Children — Fish School: …schools of fish transform themselves into different colours, letters, numbers and shapes. Combining education with imagination, this is a must-have app for early learners.”
AOL Parent Dish
“Best Apps for Young Children — Fish School: …schools of fish transform themselves into different colours, letters, numbers and shapes. Combining education with imagination, this is a must-have app for early learners.”AOL Parent Dish
2.21.2011
“Packing 101: Travel with a Babe in Tow — Along with a few toddler-oriented apps on the iPhone (like my favorite Old MacDonald by Duck Duck Moose) we didn’t need anything else.”
Huffington Post
“Packing 101: Travel with a Babe in Tow — Along with a few toddler-oriented apps on the iPhone (like my favorite Old MacDonald by Duck Duck Moose) we didn’t need anything else.”Huffington Post
1.24.2011
“The Best Apps for Toddlers — The Wheels on the Bus is a superbly animated and highly interactive app. From spinning the wheels to swishing the wipers, there is plenty for children to poke and slide and they’ll love the music”
Guardian
“The Best Apps for Toddlers — The Wheels on the Bus is a superbly animated and highly interactive app. From spinning the wheels to swishing the wipers, there is plenty for children to poke and slide and they’ll love the music”Guardian
1.19.2011
“Top 10 Apps Kids and Moms Love — Park Math: A great educational app for kids learning to do math. Baa Baa Black Sheep: An educational app for preschoolers.
NBC Studio 5
“Top 10 Apps Kids and Moms Love — Park Math: A great educational app for kids learning to do math. Baa Baa Black Sheep: An educational app for preschoolers.NBC Studio 5
1.13.2011
“Among the game producers that stand out are Duck Duck Moose who makes apps like Old MacDonald and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Younger children won’t tire of seeing animals do silly things… while singing along”
Parents’ Choice
“Among the game producers that stand out are Duck Duck Moose who makes apps like Old MacDonald and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Younger children won’t tire of seeing animals do silly things… while singing along”
Parents’ Choice
12.30.2010
“2010 in Review: The 5 Best New Baby Products Of The Year — Duck Duck Moose Apps: If you have an iPad, you have a wealth of entertainment (and learning potential) for your baby right in the palm of your hands.”
Yahoo!
“2010 in Review: The 5 Best New Baby Products Of The Year — Duck Duck Moose Apps: If you have an iPad, you have a wealth of entertainment (and learning potential) for your baby right in the palm of your hands.”Yahoo!
12.22.2010
“Holiday Travel Ahead? Calm Your Kids with Smart Apps — ‘Park Math’ (along with the rest of Duck Duck Moose’s offerings) is bright, fun and smart … and certainly a must-own for parents.”
MSNBC
“Holiday Travel Ahead? Calm Your Kids with Smart Apps — ‘Park Math’ (along with the rest of Duck Duck Moose’s offerings) is bright, fun and smart … and certainly a must-own for parents.”MSNBC
12.21.2010
Duck Duck Moose Co-Founder, Caroline Hu Flexer, is interviewed on American Public Radio’s Marketplace
American Public Radio’s Marketplace
Duck Duck Moose Co-Founder, Caroline Hu Flexer, is interviewed on American Public Radio’s MarketplaceAmerican Public Radio’s Marketplace
12.19.2010
“Airport Apps That Put You First In Line — Old MacDonald: This popular iPhone app will keep your toddler occupied with colorful, interactive illustrations and songs.”
The New York Times
“Airport Apps That Put You First In Line — Old MacDonald: This popular iPhone app will keep your toddler occupied with colorful, interactive illustrations and songs.”The New York Times
12.17.2010
“Gifting an iPad? Here are 10 great apps for kids — Fish School HD: Kids learn letters, numbers, shapes and colors with schools of fish…. Little children will be mesmerized by how their every touch makes a new school of colored fish appear.”
USA Today
“Gifting an iPad? Here are 10 great apps for kids — Fish School HD: Kids learn letters, numbers, shapes and colors with schools of fish…. Little children will be mesmerized by how their every touch makes a new school of colored fish appear.”USA Today
12.10.2010
“Other notables included ‘Wheels on the Bus’ by Palo Alto’s Duck Duck Moose, which made the list for top iPhone education apps.”
San Francisco Chronicle
“Other notables included ‘Wheels on the Bus’ by Palo Alto’s Duck Duck Moose, which made the list for top iPhone education apps.”San Francisco Chronicle
11.29.2010
“Top 12 Apps for Your Family Christmas iPad — Park Math: A fantastic introduction to basic counting and math principles for younger children (K-2) from the developers at Duck Duck Moose. This is a more recent application of theirs that has been in constant use by my younger son. I give him 15 minutes a night on it (better than set homework any day).”
Wired.com
“Top 12 Apps for Your Family Christmas iPad — Park Math: A fantastic introduction to basic counting and math principles for younger children (K-2) from the developers at Duck Duck Moose. This is a more recent application of theirs that has been in constant use by my younger son. I give him 15 minutes a night on it (better than set homework any day).”Wired.com
11.19.2010
“Apps to Amuse Children for Miles and Miles — The hands-down favorites came from the app maker Duck Duck Moose.”
The New York Times
“Apps to Amuse Children for Miles and Miles — The hands-down favorites came from the app maker Duck Duck Moose.”The New York Times
10.25.2010
“Duck Duck Moose…. [has] the aesthetic, interactivity and quality in an early childhood space that has seen them continue to rise. And, they are what I’d label as a small, lean start-up – so size is not the most important thing.”
Wired.com
“Duck Duck Moose…. [has] the aesthetic, interactivity and quality in an early childhood space that has seen them continue to rise. And, they are what I’d label as a small, lean start-up – so size is not the most important thing.”Wired.com
10.24.2010
Old MacDonald is featured on TV in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The team rebuilt an ancient log cabin for a 1-year-old girl’s mother, whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Old MacDonald is featured on TV in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The team rebuilt an ancient log cabin for a 1-year-old girl’s mother, whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack.Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
10.18.2010
“iPhone as a toy? In the right hands, yes — Duck Duck Moose, one of the best developers of toddler-age iPhone apps.”
MSNBC
“iPhone as a toy? In the right hands, yes — Duck Duck Moose, one of the best developers of toddler-age iPhone apps.”MSNBC
9.30.2010
“Back to school? There’s an app for that — Set in a playground full of adorable-looking cartoon animals, ‘Park Math’ makes learning to count, add, subtract and sort a lot of fun.”
USAToday
“Back to school? There’s an app for that — Set in a playground full of adorable-looking cartoon animals, ‘Park Math’ makes learning to count, add, subtract and sort a lot of fun.”USAToday
8.10.2010
“Invest in your kids with these smart tools — Buckleitner cites the app Itsy Bitsy Spider from Duck Duck Moose as an example. ‘… It’s anywhere, anytime learning.’”
ABC News
“Invest in your kids with these smart tools — Buckleitner cites the app Itsy Bitsy Spider from Duck Duck Moose as an example. ‘… It’s anywhere, anytime learning.’”ABC News
9.30.2010
“Back to school? There’s an app for that — Set in a playground full of adorable-looking cartoon animals, ‘Park Math’ makes learning to count, add, subtract and sort a lot of fun.”
USAToday
“Back to school? There’s an app for that — Set in a playground full of adorable-looking cartoon animals, ‘Park Math’ makes learning to count, add, subtract and sort a lot of fun.”USAToday
7.24.2010
“Fish School HD: Probably the iPad’s star app for small people, this comes with alphabet, counting, shape recognition, spot the difference, musical scales and playtime”
The Guardian
“Fish School HD: Probably the iPad’s star app for small people, this comes with alphabet, counting, shape recognition, spot the difference, musical scales and playtime”
The Guardian
7.15.2010
“The apps from Duck Duck Moose have a look and feel that is entirely their own…. Bright, cheerful and always a hit at my house, Duck Duck Moose will keep the kids singing and swiping for hours.” Rank: #1 Stories and Songs
Babble
“The apps from Duck Duck Moose have a look and feel that is entirely their own…. Bright, cheerful and always a hit at my house, Duck Duck Moose will keep the kids singing and swiping for hours.” Rank: #1 Stories and Songs
Babble
7.15.2010
“Fish School features several different activities, all played out on the screen by a school of fish. In the activities, you’ll be able to watch the fish swim around and form letters, numbers and shapes… extremely well done.”
Babble
“Fish School features several different activities, all played out on the screen by a school of fish. In the activities, you’ll be able to watch the fish swim around and form letters, numbers and shapes… extremely well done.”
Babble
7.16.2010
“Wheels on the Bus: The timeless children’s song has been made into a fun, interactive musical book for your iPhone.”
Parenting Magazine
“Wheels on the Bus: The timeless children’s song has been made into a fun, interactive musical book for your iPhone.”
Parenting Magazine
7.15.2010
“Great apps to occupy your kids — Old MacDonald, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus, all by Duck Duck Moose, offer colorful, whimsical lessons of cause and effect that just beg fingers to tap on the screen”
USA Weekend
“Great apps to occupy your kids — Old MacDonald, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus, all by Duck Duck Moose, offer colorful, whimsical lessons of cause and effect that just beg fingers to tap on the screen”
USA Weekend
7.13.2010
“Duck Duck Moose: Quality Apps for Kids — From an early childhood perspective they get it right from start to finish. They have what I’d call the ‘Sesame Street Sensibility’ — a real respect and understanding of what will work for young children.”
Wired.com
“Duck Duck Moose: Quality Apps for Kids — From an early childhood perspective they get it right from start to finish. They have what I’d call the ‘Sesame Street Sensibility’ — a real respect and understanding of what will work for young children.”
Wired.com
7.12.2010
“iPhone Moms turn ideas into kid-friendly apps — Duck Duck Moose makes Wheels on the Bus, one of the top five educational iPhone apps for the past year and a half.”
San Francisco Chronicle
“iPhone Moms turn ideas into kid-friendly apps — Duck Duck Moose makes Wheels on the Bus, one of the top five educational iPhone apps for the past year and a half.”
San Francisco Chronicle
7.8.2010
“iPad apps entertain kids on the road — Baa Baa Black Sheep: 4 out of 4 stars. In ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep,’ kids join the sheep on an adventure over and under sea while solving visual puzzles and singing the nursery rhyme.”
USAToday
“iPad apps entertain kids on the road — Baa Baa Black Sheep: 4 out of 4 stars. In ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep,’ kids join the sheep on an adventure over and under sea while solving visual puzzles and singing the nursery rhyme.”
USAToday
6.17.2010
“Best iPhone App for Kids — Wheels on the Bus: A great app for keeping your kids amused in restaurants and public places. Children from 2 years will love to read and sing along to this app.”
Yahoo!
“Best iPhone App for Kids — Wheels on the Bus: A great app for keeping your kids amused in restaurants and public places. Children from 2 years will love to read and sing along to this app.”
Yahoo!
5.11.2010
“Duck Duck Moose’s other apps are all winners as well. All have the same trademark simplicity, humor, and knowledge of what will keep kids engaged for time on end.”
Parade Magazine
“Duck Duck Moose’s other apps are all winners as well. All have the same trademark simplicity, humor, and knowledge of what will keep kids engaged for time on end.”
Parade Magazine
4.29.2010
“Kids apps become special on the iPad — Fish School… a magical experience. Rated 4 of 4 stars.”
USAToday
“Kids apps become special on the iPad — Fish School… a magical experience. Rated 4 of 4 stars.”
USAToday
12.28.2009
“App Watch: Apps as Parenting Tools — Since launching last January, Wheels on the Bus, which costs 99 cents to download, was one of the top two educational apps for seven straight months, and is still a top 10 app today.”
The Wall Street Journal
“App Watch: Apps as Parenting Tools — Since launching last January, Wheels on the Bus, which costs 99 cents to download, was one of the top two educational apps for seven straight months, and is still a top 10 app today.”
The Wall Street Journal
5.19.2009
“Wheels on the Bus: hands down my favorite… It was the the best 99 cents I’ve ever spent.”
MSNBC
“Wheels on the Bus: hands down my favorite… It was the the best 99 cents I’ve ever spent.”
MSNBC
5.5.2009
“Wheels on the Bus rated 5 of 5 stars: Classic children’s song becomes interactive on iPhone/iPod…. This adorable game is well worth its 99 cent cost and is one that kids will want to watch and play with over and over again.”
Common Sense Media
“Wheels on the Bus rated 5 of 5 stars: Classic children’s song becomes interactive on iPhone/iPod…. This adorable game is well worth its 99 cent cost and is one that kids will want to watch and play with over and over again.”
Common Sense Media
5.2.2009
“iPhone apps are even tempting three-year-olds: Dan Frakes’ 3-year-old daughter likes to play in the sand, finger paint and sing along to ‘The Wheels on the Bus.’ The preschooler can do these things the good old-fashioned way. She can also do them in a decidedly new way: by using her dad’s iPhone.”
San Francisco Chronicle
“iPhone apps are even tempting three-year-olds: Dan Frakes’ 3-year-old daughter likes to play in the sand, finger paint and sing along to ‘The Wheels on the Bus.’ The preschooler can do these things the good old-fashioned way. She can also do them in a decidedly new way: by using her dad’s iPhone.”
San Francisco Chronicle
4.30.2009
“Wheels on the Bus: 5 out of 5 stars. This one has it all: great sound, art and interactivity.”
USAToday
“Wheels on the Bus: 5 out of 5 stars. This one has it all: great sound, art and interactivity.”
USAToday
3.12.2009
“SING: Wheels on the Bus — The interactive musical book lets kids record their renditions of the ditty.”
Daily Candy Kids
“SING: Wheels on the Bus — The interactive musical book lets kids record their renditions of the ditty.”
Daily Candy Kids