It’s been a while since we’ve released a new game. In case you don’t know me personally, my wife and I welcomed our second daughter into the world in April. Needless to say, the last 6 months have been pretty crazy around the house. But now we’re back, let the apps flow!

Our latest game is called Zoo Memory Match. It’s is a traditional card memory game but enjoyable by kids of all ages. My oldest daughter is almost 3 now and is old enough to really enjoy memory matching card games. I wanted to make a game that she could have enjoyed when she was younger as well.

Zoo Memory Match has two styles of play for any stage of your child’s development. The cards face up version shows either 4, 12 or 20 cards on the screen with pairs of Zoo animals. Tapping on the card plays the sound of the animal, which is fun enough for most younger kids. If they tap a pair of matching animals, the cards disappear. Find all the pairs and you win!

The cards face down version is the more traditional style. same 4, 12 or 20 cards are on the board but they all look the same. Tapping on the card flips it over and plays the sound of the animal you revealed. If you can find the matching animal, they disappear. Much more challenging for kids this way.

Everything is completely random, so you never play the same game twice. We’ve optimized the app to play on the iPhone or iPod Touch as well as the new iPad. It’s also got high resolution graphics to look magical on an iPhone 4 with the Retina display.

Take a look at the video demo below to see all 6 modes of play, I’m sure your kid will love at least one of them. Look for more games from Tantrum Apps in the coming weeks.

Zoo Memory Match on the App Store for iPhone/iPod and iPad

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“This app is done very well and it gets two thumbs up but I wish there was more offered. This tool is limited to 26 “peeks” – one flashcard for each letter of the alphabet. It would be nice to have several sets from which to choose.”

If I find any more letters, I’ll be sure to update the app! =)

Kidding of course. We have an update in dev to allow random access to the letters, which I hope brings a second dimension to the game.

Thanks for the great review!

You can find Number Peek in the App Store or follow this link to learn more.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=336710744&mt=8

If you haven’t picked up Zoo Sounds yet, we just released an update to most of our apps which allows you to download them over 3G, no more wireless required. Check out Tantrum Apps on the App Store for more info.

Letter Quiz presents each of the 26 letters alongside 3 random letters. A voice then is played asking your child to “Touch the letter” shown. If the wrong letter is touched, the device vibrates and plays a random sound. If the correct letter is touched, the card flips over to reveal an object starting with the letter. If they make it through all 26 letters, a trophy as a prize!

If you have a 2 year old learning their letters, this is the perfect app for you.

Version 1.1.1 was faster than version 1.1, and it launched in 5 seconds flat. Version 1.2, which has been submitted to the App Store today, shaves 70% off that launch time, loading in just 1.5 seconds!

Look for the other Sounds apps to get the same update over the next few weeks.

I could really use some help pushing these apps up the charts. If you have an iPhone, please do me a favor and “buy” (free) Letter Peek Lite today. Every download counts, if it can get in the top 50 it should get some great visibility and move even faster up the charts.

Direct Download: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=329748208&mt=8

This game is currently the top requested app from my daughter. “Letter game, Letter game” is all I hear when I pull out the iPhone. She’s 26 months now, and a little quick on learning her letters, which is why it’s rated for kids 2yo and up.

We’ll have a free version available soon so you can test it out before purchasing. Also should have a demo of it being played online this weekend.