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Great Apps to Play with Kids and Teens

Last updated: August 18, 2026

It's not always easy to find fun activities to do with kids, but these applications are entertaining for everyone and often create great openings for family conversations. From skill-based games and puzzles to exciting projects to do with and without technology, these apps offer plenty of opportunities to talk with your kids and teens about topics like perseverance and online safety. Get more recommended apps here.

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Heads Up!

age 7+

Guessing game is family fun with real-world interaction.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android (Trivia Games)
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Windosill

age 7+

Imaginative journey through surreal, richly drawn puzzles.

iPad Paid (Kids' Games)
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The Room Three

age 11+

Third in amazing series, even bigger than before.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Paid (Puzzle Games)
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Coach Guitar Chords Tuner Tabs

age 12+

Top-notch lessons teach guitar visually; pop songs included.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free to try (Music)
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Curious - the game of lifelong learning

age 13+

Learn stuff, earn smarty points in only a few minutes a day.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free to try (Education)
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Lifeline...

age 13+

Choose Your Own Adventure grows up, goes tech, is great.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid (Adventure Games)
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StoryCorps

age 13+

Capturing and sharing family stories couldn't be easier.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free (Education)
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Geocaching

age 14+

Treasure hunt = family fun but not for kids alone.

iPhone , iPad , Android (Navigation)
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Solve the Outbreak

age 14+

Detect diseases with terrific blend of mystery and science.

iPad , Android Free (Education)
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The Sims FreePlay

age 15+

Freemium sim both enjoyable and playable without spending.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free (Simulation Games)
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