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App reviews for popular with kids

19 results

  • Teens using social networking app will need safety guidance.

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

     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Freemium sim both enjoyable and playable without spending.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Quick reflexes needed to survive Indiana Jones-like chases.

     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Worthy spin-off of popular PC game encourages creativity.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Giant puzzle franchise expands -- now with movie tie-in.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Modern Warfare 2 clone with military violence.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Fun physics-based puzzler with adorable mascot.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Fun, pretty frog sim could tempt kids to spend real money.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Free alternative (with ads) for text-message junkies.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Great strategy game with comic but slightly scary violence.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Simple, fun chopping-flying fruit game.

     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Popular knock-down-blocks app pits birds against pigs.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Music app rocks but is linked to out-of-control chat.
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Violent 1st person shooter with minimal blood.
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Simple, engaging game is best for tweens and up.

     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Torture and kill cartoon characters. Teens and up only.

     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Riveting, complicated simulation game reflects life.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)