Sprout - Confidence For Kidsv1.1.0

Released September 5, 2026Major

Android

This major update introduces a 6-stage character evolution system and a PIN-protected Parent Zone. Current data lacks sufficient volume to measure user reception of these changes. The update maintains a neutral impact score due to the absence of post-release performance signals.

What changed

New featureIntroduced 6-stage evolution system for Sprout character based on star earnings
New featureAdded ability to choose and switch between green or pink Sprout colors
UXEnhanced animations for smoother and livelier movement
ContentRefined Journey stories with cleaner scenes and smoother choice cards
ComplianceAdded PIN-protected Parent Zone for secure access to settings
PerformanceGeneral performance improvements and small bug fixes

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

Compliance
The addition of a PIN-protected Parent Zone establishes a secure gate for settings management.

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
Analysis windows contain no user feedback regarding the 6-stage evolution system or the color selection options.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor user engagement with the new 6-stage evolution system to determine if star earnings correlate with retention.
Verify that the PIN-protected Parent Zone effectively reduces accidental setting changes reported in prior versions.
Track the impact of refined Journey stories on session duration to validate the utility of the cleaner scene design.

Original release notes

Your Sprout now GROWS with you! 🌱
• Meet the all-new Sprout evolutions — start as a tiny Seed and grow through 6 stages as you earn stars, from Baby Sprout all the way to Blooming Sprout
• Choose your Sprout's color - green or pink, and switch anytime from the Progress screen.
• Smoother, livelier animations
• Polished Journey stories: cleaner scenes and smoother choice cards
• Parent Zone, protected by your PIN, set during setup
• Lots of small fixes and performance improvements