Best Apps for Kids on Google Play

The app store on Google Play offers tons of choices for kids, but it can be hard to know which ones are high-quality and age-appropriate. These hand-picked favorites include some of our top-rated gems kids and parents will love, from puzzle games and creativity tools to super fun math apps and beyond.

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Peekaboo Barn App Poster Image

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Peekaboo Barn

age 2+

Cute toddler app teaches barnyard animal names.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire

(2010)

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AlphaTots App Poster Image

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AlphaTots

age 3+

"E" is for an excellent educational app.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD

(2011)

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Beck and Bo

age 3+

Beautiful discovery app combines logic and creativity.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire

(2013)

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TallyTots App Poster Image

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TallyTots

age 3+

Great interactive tool for toddlers learning to count.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD

(2011)

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Blaze and the Monster Machines App Poster Image

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Blaze and the Monster Machines

age 4+

STEM concepts ride along with racing fun.

Devices: iPad, Android, Kindle Fire

(2015)

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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame App Poster Image

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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

age 4+

Adorable monster de-stresses kids with Sesame Street style.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

(2013)

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Starfall All About Me App Poster Image

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Starfall All About Me

age 4+

Familiar themes boost learning for new readers.

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(2012)

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Bugs and Buttons 2 App Poster Image

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Bugs and Buttons 2

age 5+

On-target intro to critical thinking, math, and prereading.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

(2013)

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DragonBox Algebra 5+ App Poster Image

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DragonBox Algebra 5+

age 5+

Kids learn concepts of algebra in stellar game app.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows app

(2012)

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Monkey Word School Adventure App Poster Image

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Monkey Word School Adventure

age 5+

Cute monkey guides kids through six early-reading games.

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(2013)

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Odd Squad: Blob Chase App Poster Image

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Odd Squad: Blob Chase

age 6+

Capture blobs and problem-solve in fun, leveled games.

Devices: iPad, Android, Kindle Fire

(2015)

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Toca Lab: Elements App Poster Image

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Toca Lab: Elements

age 6+

Budding chemists freeze, spin, and explode 118 elements.

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(2014)

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Where's My Water? App Poster Image

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Where's My Water?

age 6+

Puzzler's plot, unique gameplay will captivate young or old.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Windows app

(2011)

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Angry Birds Space App Poster Image

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Angry Birds Space

age 7+

Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.

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(2012)

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Cut the Rope App Poster Image

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Cut the Rope

age 7+

Fun physics-based puzzler with adorable mascot.

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(2010)

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BrainPOP Featured Movie App Poster Image

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BrainPOP Featured Movie

age 8+

Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Windows app

(2010)

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GeckoLife App Poster Image

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GeckoLife

age 8+

Safer social media option for family sharing.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

(2015)

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Minecraft App Poster Image

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Minecraft

age 8+

Worthy spin-off of popular PC game encourages creativity.

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(2011)

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Smash Hit

age 8+

Beautiful glass-breaking game simply mesmerizes.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

(2014)

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Threes!

age 8+

Terrifically addictive math-based puzzle game.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

(2014)

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World of Goo App Poster Image

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World of Goo

age 8+

Great physics puzzler works well with touch interface.

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(2010)

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Paper Camera App Poster Image

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Paper Camera

age 10+

Hip photo and video tool has cool, creative features.

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(2013)

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Plants vs. Zombies FREE App Poster Image

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Plants vs. Zombies FREE

age 10+

Great strategy game with comic but slightly scary violence.

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(2010)

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Sky Map App Poster Image

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Sky Map

age 10+

Excellent tool encourages appreciation of the universe.

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(2013)

(2011)

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