Hiru allows you to access a wide range of apps available in the App Store. We have compiled a list of eye-gaze-friendly learning and games apps for you, along with recommended settings to enhance your gaming experience. Simply click on the icon to learn more about a specific game and download it from the App Store.
Additionally, you can find the appropriate user profile level that matches each specific app.
Games for Skill Building
Games are a great way for eye gaze users of all levels to learn skills for iPad Access. Simple cause & effect games might require a Hold & Drag action to be selected from the AT menu, an important skill for later iPad access. On this page you'll find games which can accompany you in the learning process!
Snap to Item in games
In some games, the Snap to Item function may not be supported. However, it will automatically switch to a cursor. If you find yourself stuck on the screen because it's snapping the entire screen, you can simply turn off Snap to Item by selecting "tap" from the AssistiveTouch menu.
Auto Hide in games
Auto Hide is advantageous for users in the Early stage, as it prevents confusion caused by the cursor's visibility and drift. However, it's important to note that enabling Auto Hide will add extra time before your dwell. To optimize your experience, make sure to adjust the Dwell time accordingly in settings.
How to find the correct settings
Take advantage of these instructions to help you quickly locate all the essential settings for your app. You can click on each item in [brackets] to find more information about the specific setting.
[Name of the app] - [Recommended user profile from Irisbond]
[Snap to Item:] Highlighting of the cell
[AutoHide:] Temporarily hidden cursor [Time:] x seconds, for how long time the cursor stays hidden when we look at one place
[Dwell time:] Time to perform a click
[Hot Corners:] Additional actions in the corners of the iPad
[AT menu:] Imitation of touch actions
[Custom Actions]: Touch actions for the caregiver
[Custom Gestures]: Personalized drawn gestures
Click on the app name or to learn more about it!
Apps for Education and fun
Eyegaze Learning
Hiru App (Balloon game) - Early Stage 1
Settings: inside of the Hiru App
Sensory Activity Center - Early Stage 2*
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON. Autohide Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.25 sec
Hot Corners: None
AssistiveTouch menu:
Hold & Drag
Custom Gesture extra long press for 3 sec. to allow the user to access the App's Home button to switch between games.
Custom Action:
Long press - Disable Fallback
Double tap - Pause Eyegaze
HelpKidzLearn (web-based) - Early Stage 1 & 2
⭐Get Started:
- Open the HelpKidzLearn portal in the Safari app on your iPad.
- HKL Settings: Select TOUCH as the access method.
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON. Autohide Time: 0.5 s. (No distracting pointer)
Dwell time: 0.25 sec. (Longer if you decide not to use Autohide)
Hot Corners: None
AssistiveTouch menu: Tap
Custom Action: 👆
- Long press - Shortcut: Open Hiru app (this gives the caregiver direct access to the calibration when needed).
- Double tap - Pause Eyegaze
⭐TIP: Use HelpKidzLearn Games in combination with the Insight App to track student performance and development of eye gaze skills.
Cosmo - Early Stage 1 & 2
Snap to Item: ON
AutoHide: ON. Autohide Time: 0.5 s. (No distracting pointer)
Dwell time: 0.25 sec. (Longer if you decide not to use Autohide)
Display Zoom: Larger Text
Hot Corners: None
AssistiveTouch menu: Tap
Custom Action: 👆
- Long press - Shortcut: Open Hiru app (this gives the caregiver direct access to the calibration when needed).
- Double tap - Pause Eyegaze
TouchMe Pairs - Early Stage 1
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap
Train your memory!
Masha and the Bear - Early Stage 1
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap
Onni & Ilona: Happy Animals - Early Stage 1
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON. Autohide Time: 0.5 s. (No distracting pointer)
Dwell time: 0.25 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap
TouchMe Uncolor - Early Stage 2*
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Hold and Drag, Disable fallback, Tap
TouchMe Trainer - Early Stage 2*
Great game to train Hold and Drag
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Pause/Resume dwell
AT menu: Hold and Drag, Disable fallback, Tap
TouchMe Prenumbers - Early Stage 2*
Great game to train Hold and Drag action
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Hold and Drag, Disable fallback, Tap
Sort objects by specific groups and characteristics
Draw with Stars - Early Stage 2*
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Pause/Resume dwell
AT menu: Hold and Drag, Disable fallback, Tap
Custom actions: 👆 Set "Long Press" to trigger "Hold and Drag" as a custom action for the AT menu.
⭐TIP: For users with CVI, change the background to a solid color by selecting an image in your photos. Then, draw with only yellow stars by selecting the star color in the game settings.
Sago Mini World: Kids Games - Early Stage 1 & 2*
Snap to Item: OFF.webp?width=70&height=70&name=460x0w%20(3).webp)
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap, Pause, Scroll
Make it even easier with the Bluetooth switch!
All games for Early-stage user 2* can be adjusted to accommodate very basic activities for beginners (Early-stage user 1) with the help of a caregiver or SLP and the use of a Bluetooth switch. These games primarily involve the Hold and Drag function, which can be made even easier with the Bluetooth switch. The assistant can initiate the hold and drag function using the switch, allowing the user to explore the power of his eyes and engage in activities such as painting or connecting puzzle pieces without the need for dwell actions. Once the user has finished their activity, the caregiver can simply turn off the Hold and Drag function by clicking on the switch again.
Games
Pet Rescue Saga - Early Stage 2
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap
⭐TIP: Turn on Guided Access to keep the user from leaving the app accidentally!
I love fireworks lite - Early Stage 2
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Pause/Resume dwell
AT menu: Disable fallback, Tap
Music Sparkles - Early Stage 2
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: OFF
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Pause/Resume dwell
AT menu: Tap
Special Effect Eye Gaze Games (Web Based) - Early Stage 1 or 2
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON (for Early Stage 1 users) Time: 1.5 s
- OFF (For Early Stage 2 users who will enter and access the game independently)
Dwell time: 1s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu:
- Tap
- Long Press: Use this to click through the settings before starting the game.
- Enable/Disable Fallback: Use this to long press through all the settings without having to select it multiple times.
Custom Action: 👆 Double Tap -> Enable/Disable Fallback
Toca Kitchen Monsters - Early Stage 2
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Add Pause Dwell, Disable Fallback, and Tap
AT menu: Single tap, Hold and drag to feed the monster, Scroll Right or left to open side menus, and Disable Fallback to maintain the hold and drag function
Fruit Ninja - Early Stage 2/Independent user
AutoHide: OFF 
Dwell time: 0.5 s (fast not to lose time)
Hot Corners: Pause Dwell, Disable Fallback
AT menu: Single tap, Hold and drag to cut fruits, and Disable Fallback to maintain the hold and drag function
UNO - Early Stage 2
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Add Pause Dwell
AT menu: Tap, Home
Launch Pad - Early Stage 2
Snap to Item: ON
AutoHide: OFF
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Hot Corners: Pause/Resume dwell
AT menu: Tap, Custom Gesture: Swipe up & Swipe down. Use these gestures to increase or decrease filters for the sounds
My Talking Tom Friends - Independent user
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
Idle opacity: 15%
AT menu: Tap, Hold and Drag, Home
Hot corner: Hold and Drag
Marble Mania Ball Maze - Independent user
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.2 s
Dwell time: 0.25 s (fast dwell to save time)
AT menu: Tap, Home
Solitaire - Independent user
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.4 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
AT menu: Tap, Hold and Drag, Home
NYT Games Apps - Independent user
Display: Zoom View ON. Settings>Display & Brightness>View>Larger Text
Snap to Item: ON
AutoHide: OFF
Dwell time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Idle opacity: 15%
AT menu: Tap, Hold and Drag, Home
Hot corner: Pause
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: OFF/ON, as preferred
Dwell time: 0.5 - 1 sec
AT menu: Tap, Home, Pause
Hot corner: Pause
Crossword+ - Independent user
Snap to Item: OFF
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AutoHide: OFF/ON, add as a hot corner for easy access to adjust the total dwell time. Tip: Set your Autohide time to .3 seconds. With Autohide in a hot corner, turn ON for a longer dwell time when checking the clues, and turn OFF when typing for a shorter dwell time.
Dwell time: 0.5 - 1 sec
AT menu: Tap, Pause, Shortcut to Hiru app
Hot corner: Pause
Calibration: Do a 9-point calibration to ensure high accuracy for small buttons.
Education
CVI Training (Recognition) - Early Stage 1
Snap to Item: OFF
AutoHide: ON. Autohide Time: 0.5 s. (No distracting pointer)
Dwell time: 0.25 s
Hot Corners: None
AT menu: Tap
Duolingo - Early Stage 2
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
AT menu: Tap, Scroll to access more levels
Ted Talks - Independent user
AutoHide: ON Time: 0.5 s
Dwell time: 0.5 s
AT menu: Single Tap, Scroll - This allows you to access more videos that are not on the first page, Device - Use this to control the volume of the videos