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App reviews for lifestyle

15 results
  • Review
    Instructables

    Slick DIY app features cool projects; supervision required.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Record Their Stories

    Good way to gather family folklore, build interview skills.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: 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
    Nearparent

    Provides kids a network of trusted adults to ask for help.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Day One (Journal/Diary)

    Functionality problems detract from otherwise beautiful app.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Skrappy - Scrapbook & Photo Album for Digital Scrapbooking

    Great all-in-one media album tool once you get hang of it.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bear Grylls - Bear Essentials

    Wilderness handbook turns iPhone into a survival tool.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Paint Splatter
    Art-creation activity has limited and difficult controls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Go Try It On
    Teen fashionistas can give and receive outfit advice.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Fashism

    Get instant fashion feedback, but don't expect privacy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    MuggleNet

    App version of MuggleNet website is poorly implemented.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Over the Line?
    Frank peer talk about very complex issues facing teens.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Epic Fail

    Parade of "fail" photos contains loads of crude content.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    AroundMe
    Location info about surroundings not safe for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)