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App reviews for science

141 results
  • Review
    Bad Piggies

    Angry Birds pigs star in challenging, captivating puzzles.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Quizlet

    Millions of user-generated flashcard sets; some can be iffy.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wee Alphas

    Whimsical ABC app enraptures with hidden letters, animation.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat Color & Create!

    Cool coloring app has science themes, unique tools.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Trash Chaos - Best Kids Recycling App

    Fun game with an engaging premise about recycling.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles

    Dr. Seuss characters combine fun story with science facts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Amazing Alex

    Angry Birds maker follows up with clever brainteaser.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fish Heroes

    Unimaginative clone of Angry Birds falls flat.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Where's My Perry?

    Where's My Water? meets Phineas and Ferb, with fab results.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Barefoot World Atlas

    Delightful way to learn about animals, people, and more.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Catapult King

    Angry Birds clone adds tricky 3-D twist; some violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Khan Academy

    Excellent tutorials on math, humanities, and more, for free.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    GazziliWords

    Early general education app promotes reading and play.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Plague Inc.

    Slow & steady kills the (human) race in disease-design app.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bag It!

    Clever grocery puzzles offer a fun, Tetris-like challenge.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Hambo

    Seemingly cute kids app has cartoonish but violent premise.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Extinction Squad

    Goofy arcade game surprisingly violent; some blood.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Curious George at the Zoo

    Lovable monkey's fans may enjoy, but activities need work.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca House

    Mini-games bring funky fun to household chores.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandemic 2.5

    Aim is to kill off humans with disease in slow, passive app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    AddictingGames

    Free game portal offers dozens of titles, many of them iffy.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tapikeo HD

    Creative tool great for making personalized stories, games.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Night Sky

    Easy-to-use stargazing tool shines in its accessibility.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Madcoaster

    Arcade game is fast-paced fun with tangible goals.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Air Wings

    Voice chat makes paper airplane combat game iffy for kids.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)