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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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App reviews for ages 8, thinking & reasoning

70 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
    Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere's Ride

    Fantastic app makes historical figures relatable for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Geography Drive USA

    Fun, empowering way to learn about America and its states.
    AGE
    8
     
    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
    The World Factbook for iPad

    Database of global statistics is a great reference tool.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Flow Free: Bridges

    New version of puzzle game adds easy bridge twist.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Beat Sneak Bandit

    Groovy music game requires rhythm and logic.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Lumosity Brain Trainer

    Quick games hone mental skills; in-app buy for full access.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scape

    Music app offers original, endless listening experiences.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Chess Academy for Kids by Geek Kids

    Effective, step-by-step chess instruction for rookies.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Math Fact Master - Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division

    Flashcard-style app isn't flashy, but it gets the job done.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Band Together

    Kids help critters avoid deadly hazards in tricky puzzler.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Adventure Time - Legends of Ooo: Big Hollow Princess

    Good looking but rather hollow adventure game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Tiny Monsters

    Cute breeding sim is playable without in-app buys.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    PipeRoll

    Simple connect-the-pipes concept is oddly addicting.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: 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)