iDinobook: Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs for iPhone, iPad and iPod Review

by Dolly

Dinosaurs are the most mysterious creatures of the World and among the oldest in recorded history. I still remember once I first came to know about this phenomenon about Dinosaurs. It was a kind of shock for me when I learned about the past existence of these mega structures.

Apparently this app is for kids as it is also stated by the makers. But I tell you it is a kind of application which is similarly suitable for their parents and teenagers also. The kind of information in this app is suitable to give anyone a basic idea about the dinosaurs. Alongwith its capability of being used as a source of information for kids as well as adults, the app is all in one package which has a simple and easy to understand interface. Remember it is an educational Application which gives You basic idea with little more about many species of Dinosaurs yet if you want to write some thesis about it then do not go for this application.

The app has got the wonderful presentation style with beautiful interface for the users. There are several ways to scan about various types of Dinos. There are some beautiful albums in the index which contain numerous pictures of various Dinosaurs Species. Now at the same time there are some other ways to search for the information such as making use of map. There are several locations marked on the map and once you tap over them, you will be provided with the information about the Dinosaurs history in that particular area. It provides you the information that which all types of Dinosaurs existed at the place you have selected. Now this is a real great information which one can appreciate and makes this app really a worth buying product.

The amount of information is so deep that you also find special extended sections for the dinosaurs which gives you a zoomable image as well as the ability to see its footsteps, and hear how it sounded (well I am not sure how close they are in this regard). You also have the option to view the x-ray version of dinosaur, and compare it to current animals or other extended dinosaurs. Every dinosaur has a few high resolution images of artist renderings and actual skeletons. You can sort all the types of dinosaurs alphabetically, based on weight, height, time period, or eating habits which is another reason to give you more flexibility.

Once you want to read more information about a particular type of Dinosaur, just tap over the picture and you are there. there are some pictures and a few paragraphs which provide a suitable information about the type. Same goes for all other types of Dinosaurs and in the end there is a Quiz also. Even if you have no interest in Dinosaurs, I tell you, there is a lot much information for any individual or a kid. You come to know that Dinosaurs existed in which all parts of the World.

There is much more you get once the application is downloaded from Apple App Store. There are separate versions for iPad in HD as well as for iPhone / iPod Touch with difference in price also. There are Lite versions of this application but contains nothing very special so it can be a waste of time for you. Best option is to go for the paid version which contain all the desired information.