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App reviews for communication

126 results
  • 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
    Music Sparkles - All In One Musical Instruments Collection HD

    Great play-along music app for little ones; upgrade is fab.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    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
    VBookz PDF Voice Reader US

    Useful app reads PDFs aloud but has some shortcomings.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    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
    PianoBall - Fun With Learning

    Colorful piano game for little hands is big fun.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    aXylophone

    Sparse xylophone app sounds good but is limiting.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Slide & Spin

    Toddlers learn to slide, spin, and push on the iPad.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    That's How I Feel

    Tool helps kids express feelings but might be too nuanced.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Everloop: Goobit

    Mobile version of tween social network; parents can monitor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    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
    SoundingBoard

    Speech tool has custom options but several limitations.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LanguageBuilderDeluxe

    Audio, visual prompts help boost kids' communication skills.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    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
    Kik Messenger

    Teens using social networking app will need safety guidance.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scape

    Music app offers original, endless listening experiences.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    VideoFX Live

    Freemium tool allows easy creation and sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Look In My Eyes 1 Restaurant

    Game rewards eye contact; better for kids who like sims.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: 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
    See.Touch.Learn.

    Trusted teaching tool; setup takes time and a little money.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    TapToTalk

    Valuable tool helps nonverbal kids communicate.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Video Star

    Great tool for creating music videos; some sharing concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)