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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
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App reviews for science, thinking & reasoning

114 results
  • Review
    Dinosaur Train Eggspress

    Preschool fun in Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous eras.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Trucks and Skulls Nitro

    Fun, boisterous puzzle game in vein of Angry Birds.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Wild

    Fun way to learn 10 wild animal names and sounds.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Trainyard

    Route trains to correct stations in this innovative stumper.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    SpongeBob Marbles & Slides

    Fun and varied physics puzzler set in Bikini Bottom.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope

    Fun physics-based puzzler with adorable mascot.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Pocket Frogs

    Fun, pretty frog sim could tempt kids to spend real money.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Isaac Newton's Gravity HD

    Trial version of game has great puzzle creator.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Itsy Bitsy Spider - by Duck Duck Moose

    Cute, silly, animated preschool fun -- if a little short.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Featured Movie

    Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Doodle God

    Omnipotent fun, but for older teens only.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Finger Physics

    Fun, imaginative gameplay based on real science.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Angry Birds

    Popular knock-down-blocks app pits birds against pigs.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Barn

    Cute toddler app teaches barnyard animal names.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)