Movie Apps
If a kids movie is being released in the theater, you can bet that there's a mobile app not far behind. The best movie tie-in apps use beloved characters to enhance the story told on the big screen with a game or story component. While all movie apps are part of the studio marketing machine, watch out for those whose exclusive function is to sell merchandising or offer other advertising.
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Still good fun, but film tie-in doesn't skimp on promotion.
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Cute movie tie-in with a puzzle focus.AGE -
Fun storybook app does more than just read kids a toy tale.AGE -
Less violent telling of the Cars 2 movie plot.
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Gorgeous graphics make up for slow start.AGE -
Great shooting-gallery game with beloved movie emcees.AGE -
Kid-friendly hidden-object puzzles with movie tie-in.AGE -
Great puzzle adventure -- with or without its movie tie-in.AGE -
As addictive as the original app, with heavy film promotion.AGE -
Console-quality racing game with Shrek-y humor.
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Puts the power of magic in your kids' hands.
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