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App reviews for superheroes & holidays

37 results
  • Review
    LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes

    Well-done (but not perfect) port of console hit.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Super Home Hero

    Can doing the laundry be fun? On this app, yes!
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Ski Safari

    Fast pace and cute characters combine for addicting fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe

    Awkward controls hamper nostalgia-powered platform game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Trick or Treat with Ed Emberley

    Cute app introduces tots to Halloween without scary stuff.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

    App version doesn't live up to quality of Halloween classic.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Avengers Initiative

    Hulk fights in epic-but-not-bloody brawls in well-done game.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    SUPER WHY ABC Adventures: Alphabet

    Nice collection of short mini-games with good feedback.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    The Dark Knight Rises

    Repetitive, slow movie tie-in with lots of fighting.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging players thwart crime in well-made action app.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker

    Good tool for making stop-motion movies; LEGOs not required.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Skylanders Cloud Patrol

    Cartoonish shooter an addicting companion to console hit.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story

    Some violent themes in picture book aimed at young fans.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Toy Story Showtime!

    Kids can learn word definitions via an entertaining tale.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Batman Arkham City Lockdown

    Gritty action game heavy on violence and feels repetitive.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Arthur Christmas: Elf Run Premium

    Simple game, but app is full of ads and purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Kwanzaa Math Fun

    Kwanzaa-inspired images adorn basic math games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Hanukkah Math Fun

    Math games are OK, but app is light on Hanukkah theme.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Christmas Math Fun

    Kids can practice basic math skills with holiday backdrop.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Superman

    Poor controls make violent but bloodless app not so super.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    Pitch-perfect app tribute to the holiday TV classic.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Brave Rooney

    Book app's superhero-in-every-kid message sure to resonate.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Numbers League

    Hiding within this cool superhero game is a lot of math learning.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    SpongeBob Frozen Face Off

    Interactive story based on the popular cartoon, with gaming.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)