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App reviews for ipad, learning potential, tech skills

86 results
  • Review
    Hopscotch HD

    Easy-to-use visual tool makes programming fun for kids.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Cargo-Bot

    Challenging puzzler teaches kids to think like programmers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Codea

    Innovative tool for programming on the iPad.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toca Hair Salon

    Easy, creative hairstyling for very young kids to tweens.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    PicsArt - Photo Studio

    Top-notch photo app crams in functionality; some iffy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toca Hair Salon 2

    More tools, characters, and hair-styling fun in nice sequel.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - Right Brain Creativity

    Kids create fabulous-looking faces using everyday items in this simple but highly creative art-making app.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Skitch

    Evernote add-on lets teens annotate and share images.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sketchbook Pro

    Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Historypin

    Sophisticated look back in time via geo-located images.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    lino - Sticky and Photo Sharing

    Colorful virtual bulletin board is busy but nearly seamless.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Mindomo (mind mapping)

    Productivity tool looks great but is tricky to navigate.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    SkySafari

    Beautiful astronomy resource is rich with information.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    WordPress

    Slick app for blogging on the go; teens and older only.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Evernote

    Organization tool helps kids manage their digital lives.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Dropbox

    Handy document-sharing tool makes digital life easier.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Fingerprint: Whole Wide World, Fun Learning Games for Kids 5-8

    Fun mini-games help introduce world cultures to young kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Colorforms Revolution

    Several modes give lots of options for fun digital art.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Proloquo2Go

    Skillful speech app helps kids communicate, grows with them.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Scene Speak

    Useful creation tool can help with vocabulary, expression.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Explain Everything

    Powerhouse presentation tool has a multitude of features.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Little Digits

    Fun way for little fingers to interact with numbers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    4KidCal

    Calendar has stickers and voice recording but is limited.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)