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Shape Sorter: drag bouncy shapes into their matching holes

A simple matching game for toddlers with tactile feedback and a fun celebration at the end of each round.

A colorful phone screen with four dashed shape outlines at the top (circle, square, triangle, star), four matching draggable shapes in the middle, and progress
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Free to use, no sign-up.

Toddlers learn by doing, and shape sorting builds hand-eye coordination and pattern recognition. Shape Sorter gives kids four colorful shapes to drag and match with holes—circles, squares, triangles, and stars. Each match triggers a little bounce and a vibration, and when all shapes are sorted, the app explodes with confetti and a cheerful celebration screen before starting a fresh round.

What it does

The app shows four dashed holes at the top, each shaped like a different shape. Below sit four colorful draggable shapes. You drag each shape and drop it near its matching hole; if it lands in the right place, it snaps in, bounces, vibrates, and fades away. A progress row of dots at the top fills in as you match. Once all four shapes are matched, confetti falls, an overlay appears with a celebration message and a Play Again button, and you start a new round with the shapes in a different order.

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop matching Tap and drag each shape toward its matching hole; release to snap it in or bounce it back.
  • Haptic feedback on match When a shape lands in the right hole, the phone vibrates to reward the action.
  • Bouncy animations Shapes scale up when you grab them, spring into the hole, and shrink away on a match.
  • Celebration screen When all shapes are sorted, confetti falls, a modal pops up with an emoji and message, and a button to play again.
  • Round counter A pill in the top right shows which round you are on; it increments after each celebration.
  • Progress dots Four dots at the top fill in with color as you match each shape, showing what remains.

How to use it

  1. Look at the four dashed holes at the top of the screen.
  2. Tap and drag one of the colorful shapes from the bottom area toward its matching hole.
  3. Release it near the hole; if it matches, it snaps in and disappears.
  4. Repeat for each of the four shapes until all are matched.
  5. When all shapes are sorted, tap Play Again on the celebration card to start the next round.

Who it’s for

Toddlers and preschoolers aged 18 months to 4 years, and parents or caregivers looking for a simple, tactile game to teach shape recognition and hand-eye coordination.

Questions and answers

How do I start?

The game starts immediately when you open the app. Drag any shape toward its matching hole outline.

Does it save my progress?

Progress within a round is shown by the colored dots and filled holes. When you tap Play Again after a celebration, a new round starts fresh.

Will it work on my phone?

Yes, Shape Sorter runs on iOS and Android phones via the Expo framework.

What if I put a shape in the wrong hole?

If you drop a shape near the wrong hole, it bounces back to where it started and you can try again.

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