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App reviews for communication

126 results
  • Review
    Maily: Your Kids' First Email

    Kids can get creative with messages as parents monitor.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Educreations Interactive Whiteboard

    Easy app takes the traditional whiteboard to a new level.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Nate: Comix By U!

    Bright, creative app will inspire kids' inner cartoonist.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Morton Subotnick's Pitch Painter

    Innovative music app gets young kids composing.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Articulation Station

    Helps kids improve pronunciation; in-app purchases needed.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Animoto Videos

    Freemium slideshow tool better on privacy than similar apps.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Elmo Calls

    Favorite character delivers fun, supportive messages.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Songza

    Free playlists for every mood; no filter for iffy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca Kitchen Monsters

    Silly spin-off is more fun for Toca veterans than newbies.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Brave: Storybook Deluxe

    Visually beautiful retelling of movie, with fun extras.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    GazziliWords

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

    Capture and send fleeting moments in photos, but use wisely.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Viddy

    Video creation app fun to use but has real privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    WhatsApp Messenger

    No text overage worries, but teens are constantly connected.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPhone
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Potty Time with Elmo

    Nice guide to childhood milestone, but needs more Elmo.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Instagram

    Great app makes sharing pretty, private photos all too easy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wubbzy's Pirate Treasure

    Cute book has an anti-materialism message, unique modes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tapikeo HD

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

    Pictionary-like app addictively fun; beware random matches.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Sims FreePlay

    Freemium sim both enjoyable and playable without spending.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Phrase Wit

    Illuminating look at expressions you're using incorrectly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    GazziliShapes

    Cute games best for kids who already know shapes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Kid Life Fairy Princess

    Cute, engaging app sneaks in reading comprehension lessons.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FirstWords: Deluxe

    Great for pre-readers to early spellers, but can get spendy.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    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)