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App reviews for iphone, arts

73 results
  • Review
    Draw Something 2

    Lots of new cool features; random opponents still a concern.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    Story Dice

    Symbol dice for telling stories, sweet and simple.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Lists for Writers

    Simple, extensive tool keeps writer's block at bay.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    How to Draw - Easy Lessons

    Step-by-step help simple to follow, but app lacks polish.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Music Sparkles - All In One Musical Instruments Collection HD

    Great play-along music app for little ones; upgrade is fab.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    EZ Tunes

    Music player uses big buttons to simplify but is flawed.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PianoBall - Fun With Learning

    Colorful piano game for little hands is big fun.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    aXylophone

    Sparse xylophone app sounds good but is limiting.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fotobabble

    Fun photo sharing app with audio has some privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Draw and Tell - by Duck Duck Moose

    Easy-to-use story creator is also a fun art app.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Synesthetic

    Trippy rollercoaster is more music visualizer than game.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    VideoFX Live

    Freemium tool allows easy creation and sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Brushes 3

    Painting app offers lots of options for creative expression.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca Band

    Super cute music app lets kids mix beats and sounds.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Piano

    Easy piano player, but watch out for ads and YouTube links.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Video Star

    Great tool for creating music videos; some sharing concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Animoto Videos

    Freemium slideshow tool better on privacy than similar apps.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Superhero Comic Book Maker - by Duck Duck Moose

    Engaging way to make stories with great graphics and audio.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    SongPop

    Song trivia app a hit with teens; some iffy lyrical content.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    AutoRap

    Undeniably fun music experience, but may be iffy for kids.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)