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This app is an example of application from Bloom's taxonomy. It helps students remember facts and understand them by showing them the simulation, and it helps apply the knowledge by letting them explore the simulation and predict what will happen. This app does not apply much from Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, mainly mathematical, logical, and possibly visual spacial. It also does not cover many different areas of a 21st century upgrade, but it would not be possible without the advances in technology to create such interactive simulations. From November's Digital Learning Farm, it falls best under tutorial designer, as the simulations make it easier to explain the covered topics to peers.
As for the content, it is a well-reviewed app made from a reputable source and has authentic information. There is not 
much room for personalization, but the simulations offer several different variables to change to make the information easier to understand. The simulations are fairly easy to share, as many of them are capable of being downloaded and distributed that way.
The app does not have any ads, as it is a paid app. The quality of the simulations is good, and it is very easy to use with help where it is needed. The app does not offer any way to make sure students are viewing the correct simulation, so it might be best to either use it out of class, or display the simulation for the whole class, but there is no inappropriate content that can be accessed from the app.
The app does not offer anything in the way of creation, so there is little fluency with this app. The app is not a very good research tool, but is very good when attempting to understand a topic better.
As far as the substitution versus transformation model is concerned, I believe the app is best described by augmentation. The app allows for the viewing of simulations, but before the app, the simulations would have needed to be shown to a class by the teacher, but now they can be viewed individually and interacted with at the student's own pace.
For evidence of learning, I believe the app allows for participation. It allows students to learn through interaction and small quizzes that also utilize the simulation as opposed to a more traditional method.

Logistics: There were some limitations with the levels. It was user-friendly and there were no ads. However, students have access to one part of the app where they can choose to make purchases out of the app. 

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Musical, Visual, Kinesthetic, and Intrapersonal

Content and Components: The app does not allow for a lot of differentiation to meet the student's needs because it over offers cards for level one readers. However, it does cater to a variety of the multiple intelligences and teachers could purchase more cards for other reading levels. The app does not allow for any personalization. The only thing that might count as personalization is that they can choose their favorite letter or word, if they want to. 

I feel like I left out a few things, so here they are. 
1.) Considerations - 21st Century Upgrades:
The app is used mostly to connect students with other reading materials and other educational resources, so they can continue to work on their literacy skills. It does cover basic literacy skills, as well as some global literacy skills by offering books in other languages and about other cultures. There is a large library of informational literacy on the app, so the children can have a wide range of fiction and non-fiction options to read, depending on the standards and objective the teacher is have them focus on. In some ways it does promote good digital citizenship. They know that they are being trusted to work alone on the readings and quizzes, and there shouldn't be any inappropriate material for them to see, or ways for them to add inappropriate materials to a library. They are responsible for customizing their own Avatar and passcode for their account, so it teaches them a little about privacy and how to protect your private information when working with internet connected apps. 
2.) Pros & Cons
Pros:
1 - I love that it has a wide range of books that cover many interests. I would find it hard to believe if a student said that they couldn't find anything to read on the app. 
2 - The teacher can monitor students progress. I realized after I finished, that I did not show the feature where you can see the students Quiz results. I like that feature because you could allow the student to do a self paced reading center during the week and provide a deadline for some book's quizzes to be compete.
3 - You can custom make quizzes to align with a standard and a book. I like that teachers have the opportunity to make specific questions for the students to answer.
4 - The books are timed when reading. This stops the students from just skimming the pages and not actually reading. I can't find the information for it, but each page has a specific time requirement for the app to consider it read. 
5 - It's totally free for teachers and students. If the parents want to allow them to work at home, there is a monthly subscription they have to pay, but compared to buying a large number of books it might be cheaper in the long run. 
Cons:
1 - Some of the books are not correct with the age group. Some of the books are either too hard, or too easy and are probably better suited for younger children. 
2 - The videos are not all educational. Some of them are about video games or other activities, but for a classroom setting, they wouldn't serve any purpose, and there's no way to block them from watching them or locking certain videos. 
3 - It is a little difficult to navigate until you get used to it. Some of the options are labeled confusingly, and the screen can seem really busy and distracting at times until you start the book you want to read.
3.) Content/Components
I mention them in the video but not by name, I talked about Differntiation, Personalization, and Curriculum Connections.

I feel like I just barely touched on some stuff. I talked about the authenticity of the app and how people outside of educators can use the app. Also, I think that this app would be great for brain breaks or for before a quiz/ test. 

Considerations: I think Booms Taxonomy fits the best with this app because it allows students to build off their prior knowledge. When they are able to create a map, they are showing their understanding and analyzing of the subject. I think since this app has a way to create the maps yourself or ones that are already set, it will be able to reach all learners. I also liked that it was broken up into different subjects.

Logistics: It was pretty self explanatory how to use, however there were so many options that I think it may be difficult for younger students. I liked that there were i-cons of animals and such so that if students cannot write yet, they could sort the map that way. The lite version (free) kept giving me a little difficulty, but it was still a cool app to explore. 

Fluency: I think once the students got used to the app, it would be very easy to use. I especially think the activities that are already set up are a great way for students to practice. They can choose a subject and pick from any activity under that. Since I had the free version, the "upgrade now" kept popping up, but I think the paid version would be great.

Considerations: I chose to pick Bloom's Taxonomy because it allows the students to create in ways that help them get engaged and try new things every time they go on this app. They can also understand and describe by coming up with stories or having something to do with science. They can also analyze by using graphing to organize, compare and contrast.

Logistics: Very easy to use and manage. Great to play around and get to know app better to create and explore more.

Fluency: They can edit anything in an easy and smooth way.

Overall: Great app, I have already used it in a workshop and would definitely use this in my classroom.

Considerations: This app requires students to remember and understand facts because they will have to use the letter in a word and the word in a sentence. They cannot move on without remembering what they learned. They get to apply what they learned by using the word in a sentence and moving on to the next level. I wish this app allowed them to be more creative.

Content: This app promotes literacy because it challenges their comprehension and alphabet knowledge. The next levels work with them on sight words and more!

Logistics: This app does not have adds and is user friendly! However, the music could be distracting. 

Fluency: This app requires them to comprehend what they are learning in order to move on to the next level. It is easy to move in between tasks on this app because they do not have to press a next button. It will automatically move onto the next task when the first one is correct.

Logistics: User friendly, no ads, easy to manage, good sound quality, toolbar could be more specific
Blooms Taxonomy: Allows for students to create something and use math while doing so
Overall: Great app that is fun for students while also incorporating learning standards that they can do easily on their own or with groups