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App reviews for science

142 results
  • 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)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Coco Loco

    Obvious but decent Angry Birds clone adds chocolate to mix.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fancy Pants Adventures

    Platformer is silly and fun, despite loose controls.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO App4+

    Free building and driving game is fun while it lasts.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Plants HD

    Memorable games, photos foster understanding of life cycle.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Touchgrind BMX

    Master the controls, and you'll love trying out trick moves.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bugs and Buttons

    Realistic-looking bugs blend fun and learning in 18 games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System

    Facts and features enhance space discovery, Dr. Seuss style.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    FlipCards - Flashcard app for memory training

    Useful study tool's online database has some iffy content.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Blosics

    Clever design helps app stand out among physics puzzlers.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Animal Book

    Cute way to learn creature names and sounds, but ads annoy.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Greedy Spiders

    Deceptively simple puzzle game boasts a hefty challenge.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bike Baron

    High-flying extreme sports game with realistic physics.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sid's Science Fair

    Engaging app lets kids experiment, explore with TV faves.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Hickory Dickory Dock

    Mini-games, catchy tune expose kids to time-telling basics.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dragon, Fly!

    Tiny Wings clone uses rhythm, physics to captivate.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tiny Zoo Friends

    Run-of-the-mill zoo sim puts heavy emphasis on purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    To-Fu 2

    Sequel to puzzler even more captivating than original.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Toca Doctor

    Some bug-popping and blood appear in fun and silly puzzles.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's My Water?

    Puzzler's plot, unique gameplay will captivate young or old.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bobo Explores Light

    Hard science is made very easy to understand (and fun).
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Baby Games My First Shapes

    Customizable, low-pressure way for tots to practice shapes.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Puffle Launch

    Club Penguin pets make for fun app, even for nonmembers.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)