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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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App reviews for ages 8, android

72 results
  • Review
    How to Make Origami

    Colorful, mostly clear, classic origami fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Ice Math Ninjas: ZERO

    Fruit Ninja-style app with number focus, cute backstory.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Multiplication Genius

    No-frills times table app tests gently without distractions.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Pack Flash Cards

    Easy-to-navigate quizzes improve speed; mostly pre-algebra.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Practice Boards

    Kids practice basic math in colorful doodles on free app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Candy Crush Saga

    Addictive puzzle game is pushy with in-app purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    FaceGoo

    Face-manipulating app is silly fun but lacks good tutorial.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Crazy Formula

    Science-themed puzzle makes for tricky play.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    NFL Kicker 13

    Engaging, without the roughness of some football apps.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Flow Free

    Color puzzle game grabs grade-schoolers to grown-ups.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    JEOPARDY! HD

    Much like the TV classic, but with multiple-choice answers.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    DragonBox+

    Kids learn concepts of algebra in stellar game app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Madagascar -- Join the Circus!

    Big-top sim enjoyable but slow unless you spend real money.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Temple Run: Brave

    Fusion of runaway-hit app and movie is still pure fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bag It!

    Clever grocery puzzles offer a fun, Tetris-like challenge.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II

    So-so Sonic retread may confound newcomers to franchise.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    50 States

    Handy but dull pocket reference guide to U.S. states.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Night Sky

    Easy-to-use stargazing tool shines in its accessibility.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Arthur Christmas: Elf Run Premium

    Simple game, but app is full of ads and purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tiny Tower

    Adorable sim playable without in-app buys -- with patience.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    NFL Flick Quarterback

    Simple game lets casual football fans play stress-free.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • 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
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Blosics

    Clever design helps app stand out among physics puzzlers.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    FIFA SOCCER 12 by EA SPORTS

    Polished sports simulator will be a family favorite.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Jelly Defense

    Tower defense app is cute, fun -- but a combat game at core.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)