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App reviews for ages 5

147 results
  • Review
    Montessori 1st Operations

    Math concept work with clear instruction and fun rewards.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Builda the Re-Bicycler

    Cute eco tale features a strong female role model.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - Right Brain Creativity

    Kids create fabulous-looking faces using everyday items in this simple but highly creative art-making app.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Kids Paint Free

    Bright, random colors engage, but options are limited.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Colorforms Revolution

    Several modes give lots of options for fun digital art.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toy Story: Smash It!

    Familiar puzzler has some frustrating control issues.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, 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
    Social Adventures

    Powerful, engaging tool can help boost kids' social skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Kindergarten Reading -- by Duck Duck Moose

    Good reading skills practice, but too busy for some kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Montessori Geometry

    Amazing starter geometry app is fun and comprehensive.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Clay Jam

    Beautiful, fun action game kids and parents will love.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Fish

    Kids navigate fish around obstacles in fun arcade game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wreck-It Ralph Storybook Deluxe

    Fun story loaded with extras, plus a racing game from film.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fix-It Felix Jr.

    Fun visualization of a game from Wreck-It Ralph.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic Jump

    Best parts of Sonic games meet best parts of Doodle Jump.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Go Go Games

    Fun, simple games teach key perceptual skill.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Hungry Hungry Hippos

    Well-done adaptation of the classic kids' game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FACTS FOR KIDS - a new fact every day

    Fun facts can inspire further learning and discovery.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, 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
    Juicy Math

    Sweet app helps kids connect counting to simple arithmetic.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Calm Counter - Social Story and Anger Management Tool

    This excellent app helps kids identify and manage their emotions.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Articulation Station

    Helps kids improve pronunciation; in-app purchases needed.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Marble Math Junior

    Younger kids' version of great math app holds its own.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)