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About our rating system

  • ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
  • PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
  • OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
  • NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids of any age.

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Learning ratings

  • Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
  • Very Good: Engaging, good learning approach.
  • Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
  • Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
  • Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
  • Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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App Reviews

Shakespeare in Bits: Romeo & Juliet iPad Edition
AGE
14
QUALITY
 
Invaluable study guide brimming with supplemental material.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
YouTube Kids
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kid-friendly curated video viewer; some parent controls.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2015)
Stop Go!
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
No-frills stoplight timer may help transitions.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)
Write My Name
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Customizable handwriting tool; not the best method.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
Blaze and the Monster Machines
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
STEM concepts ride along with racing fun.
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Devices: iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2015)
SuperKeys Assistive Keyboard
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Assistive keyboard uses just seven keys to type.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)
Snapchat
AGE
15
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Capture and send fleeting moments in photos, but use wisely.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2015)
Iron Ball Ride
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
Swiping instead of tilting = easier for kids to roll.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Fire phone, Kindle Fire
(2015)
Disney Infinity: Toy Box 2.0
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Memory-grabbing creative wonderland has in-app purchases.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)
Vine Kids
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
Safe, curated version of six-second-video service.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)
Kidioms
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Makes learning idioms easy as pie, no bells and whistles.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
Adventure Time Game Wizard - Draw Your Own Adventure Time Games
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Fun mix of platform creation and arcade play.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2015)
Avaz Pro
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Empowers non-verbal kids to customize and communicate.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
Tom Taps Speak
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Simple way to help nonverbal kids express themselves.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
Index Card Board
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Easily create notes and flash cards; no paper clip needed!
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
Average runner game retread has lots of in-app purchases.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2015)
Marimba Chat
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kid-safe chatting with tight parental controls.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)
Between the Lines Level 2
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Helps middle school kids understand nonverbal cues.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
Go Talk Now
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Customizable speech app gives nonverbal kids a voice.
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Devices: iPad
(2015)
The LEGO Movie Video Game
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Console-quality fun: awesome! In-app buys, not so much.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2015)

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