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App reviews for ages 12 & 13, ipad, communication

21 results
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    Explain Everything

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

    Fun photo sharing app with audio has some privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    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
    Video Star

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

    Easy app takes the traditional whiteboard to a new level.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Songza

    Free playlists for every mood; no filter for iffy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Snapchat

    Capture and send fleeting moments in photos, but use wisely.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Viddy

    Video creation app fun to use but has real privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Instagram

    Great app makes sharing pretty, private photos all too easy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Phrase Wit

    Illuminating look at expressions you're using incorrectly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandora Radio

    Popular Internet radio app great for discovering new music.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iHeartRadio

    Hear live radio or custom stations; iffy lyrics possible.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Wonderful Days - Diary with Style

    Easier to use, more fun than similar apps, but not as fancy.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    GarageBand

    Feature-rich iPad version of the Mac music sequencer.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Surviving High School

    Tweens experience high school in an age-appropriate way.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)