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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, 11 & 14, android

100 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
    Grade 6 Vocab Audios and Pics

    Quirky cartoons and audio make learning words fun.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (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
    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
    Fun Run - Multiplayer Race

    Cute forest creatures belie violent content in racing app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Hill Climb Racing

    Physics-based driving game not original, but fun and free.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • 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
    Avengers Initiative

    Hulk fights in epic-but-not-bloody brawls in well-done game.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, 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
    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)