Odd One Out by Punflay

Odd One Out is a simple little app–at first glance, that is.  But spend a little time with it, and you’ll discover many possibilities.

There are three game options: shapes, colors, and fruits.  Follow the clearly spoken directions for which object to tap (the square, the red beetle, the strawberry) and earn a star.  Collect five stars, and advance to the next level.

Odd One Out has a practice and a challenge mode.  The practice mode was challenging for my 3 year old grandson, but should be just right for kids who are a little bit older.

Punflay describes their app as a way to sharpen critical thinking and decision-making skills.  It is that, and more.

As a special education teacher,  I find that Odd One Out can also be used to address the following areas:

Impulse Control–Waiting for the right color, shape, or fruit to move across the screen.

Eye-hand Coordination–Seeing the right object and tapping on it without touching the wrong objects.

Visual Figure-Ground–Finding the correct object from a field of several similar objects.

Following Directions–Listening to one, two, and three step directions.

Processing Speed–Completing the task within 60 seconds.

Wishes for Updates:

More levels!

Ability to select a level, or pick up at the last level played.

All in all, this deceptively simple app is terrific learning tool.

Odd One Out is available on iTunes for $.99–a great bargain!

*I received this app from the developer in order to write my review.