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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
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App reviews for ages 3 & 9

301 results
  • Review
    Toca Hair Salon

    Easy, creative hairstyling for very young kids to tweens.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toca Hair Salon 2

    More tools, characters, and hair-styling fun in nice sequel.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Wee You-Things

    Colorful, interactive book lets kids celebrate diversity.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Ghostbusters

    Kids capture and collect ghosts in enjoyable arcade game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    My Robot Friend

    Fun puzzler with programming skills; some crude humor.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Oh No Fractions!

    Basic app focuses on visually comparing fractions.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The FREE Dictionary by Farlex

    Excellent reference with games, fun graphics, and more.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Lists for Writers

    Simple, extensive tool keeps writer's block at bay.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    How to Draw - Easy Lessons

    Step-by-step help simple to follow, but app lacks polish.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Subway Surfers

    Bright, entertaining take on endless-runner genre.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - ABC

    Art is the focus of clever preschool alphabet app.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Geometry Quest

    Well-presented quiz questions in a travel-themed wrapper.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Temple Run: Oz

    Movie tie-in offers fun, familiar gameplay in new setting.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Temple Run 2

    Well-done sequel even better than original phenomenon.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Dictionary.com

    Comprehensive tool with voice search, fun daily features.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Attack Pro

    Blackboard-style quiz app focuses on speed.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Little Digits

    Fun way for little fingers to interact with numbers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Cookie Calls

    Messages from goofy blue guy are both silly and helpful.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    First Words Feelings

    Useful tool helps kids study facial expressions, spell.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Model Me Going Places 2

    Narrated photos a valuable tool for building social skills.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bloons TD 5

    Monkeys pop balloons in tower defense game; needs tutorial.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Letters with Pooh

    Great tracing practice, OK games in classic story format.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bubble Guppies: Animal School Day

    Sweet friends help preschoolers learn about animals.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Rounds: Franklin Frog

    Engaging story teaches kids about frogs' life cycle.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)