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App reviews for language & reading

278 results
  • Review
    ZOOLA Animals

    Animal photos and sounds are a hoot for little ones.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Playwords

    Practice reading and spelling through gentle gameplay.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Algebra Touch

    Rearrange and solve polynomials for deep understanding.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth iPad Edition

    An extraordinary study aid for mature-themed play.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Interactive Alphabet - ABC Flash Cards

    Kids learn letters and sounds through interactive play.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Virtual City

    Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Alpha Writer, by Montessorium

    Clever, hands-on method for learning how to spell.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's Waldo? HD - in Hollywood

    Seek-and-find adventure with a tad of movie-set violence.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    FitnessClass

    Workout videos for iPad; most classes are in-app purchases.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Boggle for iPad

    Fun, family-friendly word game faithfully re-created.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Drawn: The Painted Tower HD (Full)

    Gorgeous, atmospheric mystery with wonderful puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solar System for iPad

    Well-written interactive book with lots of multimedia.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dinosaur Train Eggspress

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

    Free app offers five casual game staples with plenty of ads.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Bob Books #1 - Reading Magic

    Excellent interactive early phonics storybook.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    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
    Letter Tracer Preschool Letters Writing Practice

    Simple way to teach letter/number writing and recognition.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Starfall ABCs

    Great, in-depth alphabet app with fun pictures and sounds.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Game Dev Story

    Hidden instructions hamper fun in video-game company sim.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Doodle Hangman Free

    Animated character nervously awaits his fate.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Shape Builder - The Preschool Learning Puzzle Game

    Whether or not you believe that puzzles help the brain, these colorful conundrums are super fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Rory's Story Cubes

    Simple app encourages creativity, storytelling.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    JumpStart Preschool Magic of Learning 1

    Great educational games on iPad for young kids.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Intro to Letters, by Montessorium

    Letter names and sounds for preschool practice.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)