Common Sense Media Review
By Jenny Bristol
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
TV show clips in easy-to-navigate app for young kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
PBS KIDS Video
Privacy Rating Pass
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Pass
Meets our minimum requirements for privacy and security practices.
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Does not meet our recommendations for privacy and security practices.
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Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
Privacy Rating
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Pass
Meets our minimum requirements for privacy and security practices.
Warning
Does not meet our recommendations for privacy and security practices.
Fail
Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
What's It About?
Kids tap the icon of the desired show from a list on the side of the main screen. All shows are identified by an easily recognizable character icon. A kid-friendly toolbar allows kids to navigate shows, pause, and play. Kids tap on the video to toggle to full screen. Parents can swipe the information tab for more details about each show, search for related apps, buy videos via iTunes, and find local PBS station show times.
Is It Any Good?
PBS KIDS VIDEO is a simple, no-frills app that presents kids with clips from over a dozen PBS Kids shows. It has an attractive interface and is easy to navigate, even for the very young. It acts like a simplified television for kids, where all they can watch are PBS Kids video segments. Clips range from less than one minute to about five minutes, so it is easy for kids to choose content from a variety of shows. Being able to turn off autoplay and having extension activities would be great additions to the app.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Swipe the information tab to read information about the show being viewed, including age range and educational goals.
If your kid connects especially well with one character or show, consider downloading the related PBS Kids app that links from this app.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
- Subjects : Language & Reading : phonics , vocabulary , Math : counting , numbers , patterns , shapes , Science : animals , Arts : music
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : prediction , Communication : multiple forms of expression , Responsibility & Ethics : embracing differences , making wise decisions
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : May 15, 2012
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : PBS KIDS
- Version : 2.0.3
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.2 or later
- Last updated : July 14, 2021
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