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App reviews for ages 12 & 14, ipad

157 results
  • Review
    Reading Trainer

    Impressive brain training app focuses on speed.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Codea

    Innovative tool for programming on the iPad.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • 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
    Need for Speed Most Wanted

    Fast-paced racer fun to play but encourages recklessness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    4 Pics 1 Word

    Catchy one-player guessing game has an addictive quality.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    SkySafari

    Beautiful astronomy resource is rich with information.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Shakespeare's The Tempest for iPad

    Social reading app for mature-themed play.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    TextMinder SMS text reminders

    Handy way to send reminders to yourself or your kid.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Robots for iPad

    Interactive app best for tweens, teens interested in robots.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    QuickVoice Recorder

    Useful email recording tool has a few hitches.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Guess!

    Social word game similar to Draw Something but not as fun.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Crazy Taxi

    Arcade classic brings fast-paced fun, with a few hiccups.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Mini Empires Plus

    A lot of depth in strategy game; heavy in-app purchase push.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Slender-Man

    Slender-Man, slender plot, and not even paper-thin fun.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Gems With Friends

    Fast-paced matching game fun and, of course, social.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bastion

    Masterful port of Xbox 360 hit; mild violence.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wipeout

    Push to buy extras too strong in app version of TV show.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Mathemagics -- Mental Math Tricks

    Terrific tool for learning speedy math tricks.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Shellrazer

    Shoot-'em-up game not afraid to embrace its ridiculousness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fieldrunners 2

    One of the best tower-defense games gets even better.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Spy vs Spy

    Polished update of beloved arcade classic; cartoony fights.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Asphalt 7: Heat

    High-speed, high-thrills racing game; optional live chat.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    TheEndApp

    Temple Run clone has a Mad Max vibe, mild violence.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging players thwart crime in well-made action app.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)