Question 1: Classic App or Ultimate App?
The classic NinGenius Music apps allow students to "free play" any difficulty level for three types of questions: 1-Note Names, 2-Fingerings, and 3-Rhythm Counting, awarding a ninja belt award each time they play. Two of the classic apps allow unlimited players on each device, but the classic apps are ONLY available on iOS devices.
The Ultimate App is a newer version which has 15 NEW Music Theory levels and requires students to work through 5 levels at a time to earn each new ninja belt. It is more comprehensive than any of the classic apps, and requires greater mastery of each set of note, fingering, rhythm, and theory concepts in order to progress to each belt. The Ultimate app is currently limited to 8 players per device, but is available on all major platforms: Apple iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire. Newer model Chromebooks will also run the NinGenius Android app, but most school districts do not allow app downloads on school-managed Chromebooks.
We are working on a web-based version of the NinGenius app that can be played through any browser on any device (including school-managed Chromebooks). We anticipate it will be on the market by the end of 2020, and will be available through annual subscriptions for approximately $1 per student.
The Ultimate App is a newer version which has 15 NEW Music Theory levels and requires students to work through 5 levels at a time to earn each new ninja belt. It is more comprehensive than any of the classic apps, and requires greater mastery of each set of note, fingering, rhythm, and theory concepts in order to progress to each belt. The Ultimate app is currently limited to 8 players per device, but is available on all major platforms: Apple iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire. Newer model Chromebooks will also run the NinGenius Android app, but most school districts do not allow app downloads on school-managed Chromebooks.
We are working on a web-based version of the NinGenius app that can be played through any browser on any device (including school-managed Chromebooks). We anticipate it will be on the market by the end of 2020, and will be available through annual subscriptions for approximately $1 per student.
Paid App Options:
Games 4 Kids
Apply iOS Only
Up to 3 players
Choose 1 instrument Add more instruments for $0.99 Play history with scores & belts $2.99 |
Studio Games
Apple iOS Only
Unlimited players
Choose 3 instruments Add more instruments for $0.99 High Score list & play history $9.99 |
Class Games
Apple iOS Only
Unlimited players
All instruments included High Score list & play history Detailed data for all players $15.99 |
Ultimate
Apple iOS & Android
Up to 8 players
All instruments included 35 "Ninja Star" levels Belts earned every 5 stars Includes 15 NEW theory levels $2.99 |
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Original email text: To my knowledge, the apps could only be transferred to new iPads if they each use the same Apple ID number, just like when you buy a new iPhone and your apps all transfer when you log in with an existing Apple ID. Unfortunately the apps aren't compatible with Apple desktops or laptops, and while there is a new "Ultimate" app that can be downloaded as an Android app to chromebooks, you would have to pay $2.99 for each new Android app, although we have discovered that most districts will not allow app downloads to Chromebooks. We are working on a version of the app that will be accessible from chromebooks through any web browser rather than through an app download, so please keep checking - especially by this summer when we hope have that platform up and running.
Another email:
1) The Ultimate version currently allows up to 8 players on each device, so based on how many iPads you have compared to your number of students you'll have to determine if the Ultimate version will work. Meanwhile, the "Class Games" app allows unlimited players on each device, so that will definitely work for your needs, although it does not have any of the theory levels.
2) The Class Games app is the only version that currently allows access to all the data and has the export feature.
3) One of the downsides to the Class Games app is that students can continually add new players, but they cannot delete players as long as you have put a password on each app within the Instructor Mode.
We are working on an update to the Ultimate version that will allow all these features you have requested, so that will be coming along eventually. If you can make the Ultimate version work for at least the rest of this school year, I think you can expect the improvements to arrive by the end of the summer, and you will get your best "bang for your buck" in the long run. However, the Class Games app provides plenty of power for helping your students make dramatic progress in the most important areas. Both are able to be purchased for 50% off when you buy 20+ apps through Apple's education offerings.
1) The Ultimate version currently allows up to 8 players on each device, so based on how many iPads you have compared to your number of students you'll have to determine if the Ultimate version will work. Meanwhile, the "Class Games" app allows unlimited players on each device, so that will definitely work for your needs, although it does not have any of the theory levels.
2) The Class Games app is the only version that currently allows access to all the data and has the export feature.
3) One of the downsides to the Class Games app is that students can continually add new players, but they cannot delete players as long as you have put a password on each app within the Instructor Mode.
We are working on an update to the Ultimate version that will allow all these features you have requested, so that will be coming along eventually. If you can make the Ultimate version work for at least the rest of this school year, I think you can expect the improvements to arrive by the end of the summer, and you will get your best "bang for your buck" in the long run. However, the Class Games app provides plenty of power for helping your students make dramatic progress in the most important areas. Both are able to be purchased for 50% off when you buy 20+ apps through Apple's education offerings.
