Popular Android Apps

The list of popular Android apps changes constantly, so we update it frequently to keep you informed about what's hot. And that means you get an easy way to decide whether these popular games are right for your family.

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  • Angry Birds Star Wars Review
    Angry Birds Star Wars

    Familiar brands combine in smart way, ramping up fun factor.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
  • Minecraft - Pocket Edition Review
    Minecraft - Pocket Edition

    Worthy spin-off of popular PC game encourages creativity.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Where's My Water? Review
    Where's My Water?

    Puzzler's plot, unique gameplay will captivate young or old.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
  • Angry Birds Space Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Bad Piggies Review
    Bad Piggies

    Angry Birds pigs star in challenging, captivating puzzles.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Grand Theft Auto III Review
    Grand Theft Auto III

    Ten years after original release, it's still not for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • SoundHound Review
    SoundHound

    ID tunes instantly -- with iffy lyrics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Cut the Rope Review
    Cut the Rope

    Fun physics-based puzzler with adorable mascot.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Draw Something Review
    Draw Something

    Pictionary-like app addictively fun; beware random matches.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning 2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Tetris Review
    Tetris

    Classic gets futuristic face-lift, smartphone-friendly play.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Fruit Ninja Review
    Fruit Ninja

    Simple, fun chopping-flying fruit game.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Asphalt 7: Heat Review
    Asphalt 7: Heat

    High-speed, high-thrills racing game; optional live chat.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Where's My Perry? Review
    Where's My Perry?

    Where's My Water? meets Phineas and Ferb, with fab results.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
  • Shazam Encore Review
    Shazam Encore
    Kid-safe but often inaccurate at recognizing music.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Wreck-It Ralph Review
    Wreck-It Ralph

    Nice film tie-in with three fun arcade games; some shooting.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • World of Goo Review
    World of Goo

    Great physics puzzler works well with touch interface.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
  • Plants vs. Zombies Review
    Plants vs. Zombies

    Great strategy game with comic but slightly scary violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning 2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Flow Free Review
    Flow Free

    Color puzzle game grabs grade-schoolers to grown-ups.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Doodle Jump Review
    Doodle Jump

    Simple, engaging game is best for tweens and up.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Temple Run Review
    Temple Run

    Quick reflexes needed to survive Indiana Jones-like chases.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning 1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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