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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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21 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
    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
    Disney Fairies Fashion Boutique

    Fashion sim is fun and playable without spending.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Glow Bugs

    Kids guide ladybug in simple yet entertaining freemium app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca House

    Mini-games bring funky fun to household chores.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scramble With Friends

    Addictive word game safer to play with your own friends.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bistro Cook

    Kitchen time-management sim an engaging time-killer.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Neuroshima Hex

    Complex, nuanced board game app requires strategy, focus.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks for iPad

    Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ticket to Ride

    Good version of board game pushes online play, maps to buy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Spaghetti Marshmallows

    Fun physics building game with a playful theme.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Virtual City

    Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    FitnessClass

    Workout videos for iPad; most classes are in-app purchases.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bear Grylls - Bear Essentials

    Wilderness handbook turns iPhone into a survival tool.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pocket Frogs

    Fun, pretty frog sim could tempt kids to spend real money.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Dress Me Up

    Dress-up app for boys and girls is a little buggy.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Featured Movie

    Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Surviving High School

    Tweens experience high school in an age-appropriate way.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)