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App reviews for language & reading, tech skills

52 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
    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
    Mindomo (mind mapping)

    Productivity tool looks great but is tricky to navigate.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (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
    Evernote

    Organization tool helps kids manage their digital lives.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Fingerprint: Whole Wide World, Fun Learning Games for Kids 5-8

    Fun mini-games help introduce world cultures to young kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Proloquo2Go

    Skillful speech app helps kids communicate, grows with them.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Scene Speak

    Useful creation tool can help with vocabulary, expression.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Explain Everything

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

    Simple, pared-down text editor lets kids focus on writing.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    ClaroSpeak US

    Customizable text-to-speech app has unique features.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Speak it! Text to Speech

    Accurate tool makes speaking and reading accessible.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fotobabble

    Fun photo sharing app with audio has some privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    My DPS

    Fantastic app teaches emotions, coping strategies for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dragon Dictation

    Voice recognition surprisingly good, but not perfect.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Read To Kids

    Audiobook recorder is easy and organized but static.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Move the Turtle. Programming for kids

    Great concept; younger kids will need some guidance.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Maily: Your Kids' First Email

    Kids can get creative with messages as parents monitor.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Word SLapPs Vocabulary

    Familiar images may help kids expand vocabulary.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    Animate It!

    Easy stop-motion animation from Wallace & Gromit creators.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PIXEL'D

    Animate like a pro, but young kids will need adult guidance.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)