My Experience with Like Nastya: Party Time
My sister asked me to watch her five-year-old, Chloe, for the four-hour drive to our grandparents’ house last November. I was dreading the “are we there yet” chorus, so I grabbed my phone and searched for something easy. I found this app and figured it was worth a shot. From the second I opened it, Chloe got it. No instructions needed. She just started tapping on the big, colorful buttons in the party room. For the next hour and a half, she was completely absorbed in making these ridiculous cupcakes, putting crazy hats on the characters, and solving the animal puzzles. The silence was golden. I’ve kept it on my phone ever since for any time I need a quick, reliable distraction that doesn’t involve YouTube. It does one job, and it does it perfectly.
Features Worth Noting
The best part is how everything just feels right for a kid. The baking game is Chloe’s favorite. You pick a cupcake, swirl on frosting, and then go nuts with sprinkles and candy eyes. There’s no “wrong” way to do it. One time she covered the whole screen in sprinkles and the game just played a happy little tune. The dress-up section has a ton of mix-and-match pieces for Nastya and her friends—we’ve made some truly hilarious outfits. The music studio is simple, just tapping drums and piano keys, but it keeps her entertained. I also really like that you can decorate your own party room. It’s a small thing, but changing the tablecloth and balloons makes it feel like her space. Nothing is complicated, and that’s the whole point.
What Needs Work
Look, it’s not going to win any awards for complexity. After a year, I’ve seen all the games. Chloe still loves them, but I can see how an older kid would get bored fast. The sounds and music loops are super cheerful, but if you’re in the same room, you’ll hear the same five tunes on repeat. It can grate on your nerves after a while. I also wish there was a way to save the crazy cupcakes or outfits she makes. She creates a masterpiece, shows it to me, and then it’s just gone when she starts a new one. A simple gallery would be a nice touch.
Pricing
This is where the app really shines. It’s completely free. No ads popping up in the middle of a game, no begging for in-app purchases, no sneaky subscriptions. You download it and every single game is unlocked. In a world where every other kids’ app feels like a trap to get your credit card, this is a relief. I never have to worry about Chloe accidentally buying something. For the amount of peace and quiet it’s given me, it feels like a steal.
Developer Notes
I had one issue where the app froze on my Galaxy S23 after a big phone update. I emailed support, not really expecting much. They got back to me after a couple of days—not instantly, but they did reply. They asked for my phone model and the Android version, and then a few days later, they sent a follow-up saying the issue was noted for their next update. Sure enough, the next app update a few weeks later fixed it. They seem to add new stuff every few months, like holiday-themed decorations or a few new puzzle pictures. It’s not constant, but it’s nice to see it’s not abandoned.
Security & Privacy
As far as I can tell, it’s very straightforward. The app doesn’t ask for any permissions when you install it. No microphone, no camera, no contacts. There’s no login or account to create, which is great. Chloe plays, and when she closes the app, that’s it. There’s no data collection that I can see, no creepy tracking. It feels like a closed-off digital toybox, which is exactly what I want for a little kid. I don’t have to dig through confusing settings to feel okay about her using it.
What kind of activities can my child do in the Like Nastya: Party Time app?
The app features a baking game where kids decorate cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles, a dress-up section with mix-and-match outfits for characters, a simple music studio with drums and piano keys, and a party room decorating option. Everything is designed for open-ended play with no wrong way to do it.
Can I save the creations my child makes, like cupcakes or outfits?
Currently, there is no gallery or save feature for the cupcakes or outfits. Once your child starts a new creation, the previous one is gone, so it's best to take a screenshot if you want to keep a memory of their masterpiece.
The app keeps playing the same cheerful music on repeat. Is there a way to turn it off?
There is no built-in option to mute the music separately from the sound effects, so you might need to lower your device's volume if the loops start to wear on you. The sounds are designed to be kid-friendly, but they can get repetitive during long play sessions.
The app froze after a recent phone update. What should I do?
Try force-closing the app and restarting your device first. If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall the app from the store—your progress is saved locally. If the issue persists, contact the developer through the app's support email; they typically respond within a couple of days.
How does Like Nastya: Party Time compare to other free kids' games like Toca Boca?
Like Nastya: Party Time is simpler and more focused than Toca Boca games, with fewer activities but a very intuitive, tap-friendly interface perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. The biggest advantage is that it's completely free with no ads or in-app purchases, while Toca Boca often requires buying individual apps or subscriptions.
