Dinosaur Apps

Lots of kids go through a serious dinosaur phase: the need to learn about every prehistoric creature that ever existed. In addition to the endless dinosaur toys they might want, you can round out their obsession with these apps. Learn about the different types together, what we know about their lives and habits, and which types were the fiercest. After you check out dino-related apps, take a look at our lists for TV shows about dinosaurs and movies featuring these rad reptiles!

Dinosaur Train A to Z Poster Image
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Dinosaur Train A to Z

age 4+

Encyclopedia-like exploration with focus on science skills.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2014)
It's Tyrannosaurus Rex - Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals Poster Image
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It's Tyrannosaurus Rex - Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals

age 5+

Storybook follows dino on search for food, gives dino facts.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2011)
What Were Dinosaurs Like? Poster Image
APP

What Were Dinosaurs Like?

age 5+

Cute but limited content for dino introduction.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2018)
Britannica Kids: Dinosaurs Poster Image
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Britannica Kids: Dinosaurs

age 8+

Good-looking, accessible addition to dino lover's list.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2011)
Monster Park - AR Dino World Poster Image
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Monster Park - AR Dino World

age 8+

Dino AR is cool but would be awesome with more to do.

Devices: iPhone, iPad (2018)