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App reviews for ages 2, 5 & 6, kids games

30 results
  • 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
    Hungry Hungry Hippos

    Well-done adaptation of the classic kids' game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: 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
    Princess Fairy Tale Maker - by Duck Duck Moose

    Audio, easy animation help kids create and enhance stories.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo

    Clever, classic PC game a mix of fun and problem solving.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Feel Electric!

    This creative free app based on TV show helps kids expand vocabulary relating to feelings.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Cars 2 AppMATes

    Sandbox-style game works best with additional toy purchase.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    GiggleKids

    Slightly buggy, but still a fun way to upload pics for tots.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Roxie's a-MAZE-ing Vacation Adventure

    This challenging super maze is fun to solve -- or just explore.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Art of Glow

    Create free, simple, mesmerizing art with a finger twirl.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Old MacDonald-HD

    Familiar song used to sort animals that belong on a farm.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Baby Monkey (Going Backwards on a Pig)

    Decent platforming game that came from a viral YouTube hit.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kid Touch

    Entertaining but odd touch-and-pop game for tots.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sand Castle Maker

    Virtual castle-building fun is marred by excessive ads.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Crayola ColorStudio HD

    Clever digital coloring book becomes costly with stylus.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Disney Fairies Fly

    Fun accelerometer-based game for Tink lovers; watch for ads.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Deskplorers "Pirates" (Episode Two) HD
    Fun adventure with learning and storytelling along the way.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kiwi and Pear's World Adventure
    Travel-the-globe story has some educational games, too.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Albert HD
    An odd -- and oddly lovable -- game about random tasks.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Monsters Love Gum

    Frantic, Hungry Hippo-like fun for up to four on one iPad.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Build-A-Bear
    Light on fun, heavy on advertisements.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bonny's Triplet HD
    Colorful, kid-friendly mahjong with a twist.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    I SPY Riddle Race
    Familiar and fun seek-and-find game adds timed stress.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Highlights Hidden Pictures
    Seek-and-find puzzles transfer well from magazine.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    I SPY Spooky Mansion
    Find hidden objects in spooky pics which aren't too scary.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)