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App reviews for ages 6 & 13, ipad, learning potential

62 results
  • Review
    The Flying Alphabetinis -- A Fingerprint Network App

    Social game blends easy, hard words for kid and parent fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Friends

    Clever social version of mobile favorite requires Facebook.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Instructables

    Slick DIY app features cool projects; supervision required.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, 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
    iStoryBooks

    Colorful, no-frills read-to-me originals and adaptations.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Skitch

    Evernote add-on lets teens annotate and share images.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sketchbook Pro

    Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (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
    lino - Sticky and Photo Sharing

    Colorful virtual bulletin board is busy but nearly seamless.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Mindomo (mind mapping)

    Productivity tool looks great but is tricky to navigate.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    WordPress

    Slick app for blogging on the go; teens and older only.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Evernote

    Organization tool helps kids manage their digital lives.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Dropbox

    Handy document-sharing tool makes digital life easier.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Remember The Milk

    Multiplatform task list app makes organization easy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Runner Plus

    Sometimes-confusing game needs better pacing, more variety.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Scene Speak

    Useful creation tool can help with vocabulary, expression.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    OmniCalc

    Useful app offers several powerful calculators in one.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Explain Everything

    Powerhouse presentation tool has a multitude of features.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    4KidCal

    Calendar has stickers and voice recording but is limited.
    AGE
    6
     
    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
    My DPS

    Fantastic app teaches emotions, coping strategies for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, 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
    Phonics Genius

    Phonics app is easy to use but not for beginners.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    TapToTalk

    Valuable tool helps nonverbal kids communicate.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (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)