Version – 1.0
Review – “Spend some time with your kids and your iPhone!”
There’s probably nothing better for your children than when you just spend time with them. One way to do that is to spend time reading to them, and this app is a great way to do just that! You can read it yourself, have it read to them, or even view all the illustrations in 3D using 3D glasses!
When you open the app the first thing you’ll see is a simple menu. On the right side of the screen you’ll find buttons to read the book in 2D or 3D as well as buttons below that to set whether the book
will read itself or not. If you’d like to read the book in 3D but you don’t have any 3D glasses there is also a button that will take you to where you can order some from their website in the upper left corner (they’re only a dollar with free shipping).
Once you’re ready to start reading all you have to do is select whether you want to read in 2D or 3D and you’ll be taken to a simple instruction page. As you read you’ll find that you can 
zoom in at any time by double tapping or “pinching.” Once you’ve read these brief directions just touch the arrow in the bottom right corner.
If you choose to have the book read to you there will be some nice background music to go along with it. The narration is very natural and expressive. I had no problems understanding what was being read, but more importantly, it was read with plenty of emotion. The book has a creative storyline and will keep any small child interested.
The developers sent me a pair 3D glasses to test out the 3D aspect of the app, and I must say that it does add a fun element to reading the book. The glasses are only $1 for one pair, or $0.75 each if you buy more than one. The price includes shipping and handling as well! With just these cheap 3D glasses it does take your eyes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust, but your kids will love it!
This book will be particularly interesting for smaller children because of the upside down artwork. The app suggests that you turn your device upside down to see everything from a right side up perspective. This adds to the fun, as the images look much different from another perspective.
The iPad and iPhone versions of this app are very similar, but I will say that if you are reading it on an iPad that the iPad version would definitely worth it if they were the same price. With that said, the iPhone version is $2 cheaper for a limited time (I’m not sure what it will be when this offer runs out) and so I would probably stick with that version. Especially 
if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch as you would be able to view the app on either device! The main difference with the iPad version is that it has a much higher resolution, and it also fills the entire screen.
So to sum it all up, if you have small children they’ll love this book. The experience of reading it or having it read to you on your “iDevice” adds an extra element of fun! If you’re reading this review and you’re even considering still buying this app there is no better time than right now because there’s no telling how much longer the sale on the iPhone version will last!. So what are you waiting for? Click one of the links below and go download your copy from the App Store today!
- David H.
Download iPhone Version Now! ($0.99)
Download iPad Version Now! ($2.99)
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Developer – Arseniy Banayev
URL: http://www.arseniybanayev.me/Arseniy_Banayev/Tessellate.html
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