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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
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App reviews for ages 8 & 11, iphone, thinking & reasoning

60 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
    Middle School Vocabulary Prep

    Colorful app offers solid practice; could be more engaging.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Pre-Algebra Guide

    Handy math reference gives bite-sized explanations.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    StraightAce

    Comprehensive, fee-based math program has some rough edges.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    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
    Quizlet

    Millions of user-generated flashcard sets; some can be iffy.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Chess Academy for Kids by Geek Kids

    Effective, step-by-step chess instruction for rookies.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    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
    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+ Algebra

    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
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Catapult King

    Angry Birds clone adds tricky 3-D twist; some violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    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
    Coco Loco

    Obvious but decent Angry Birds clone adds chocolate to mix.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Puzzlejuice

    Tetris-like word app wins with clever concept, snarky humor.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bejeweled

    Spiffy update breathes new life into match-3 puzzle classic.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Tower

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