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Did this specific Top Picks list help you decide to do any of the following?

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  • 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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  • 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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Essential Apps Guide

Money Apps and Websites

Make sure that allowance doesn't go to waste! Pick from this list to give kids an education that pays off.

Browse Money Apps and Websites

Bugs and Numbers
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Engaging math games span preschool through early elementary.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2013)
IXL
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Hundreds of math activities can build skills and confidence.
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URL: http://www.ixl.com/
(2013)
GenProsper
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Savvy system provides first-hand money-management skills.
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URL: http://www.genprosper.com/
(2014)
Marble Math Junior
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Younger kids' version of great math app holds its own.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Fire phone, Kindle Fire
(2012)
Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old)
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Great practice with fun rewards, progress tracking.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2012)
Jungle Coins - learn coin math
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kids get coin practice in customizable app with fun theme.
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Devices: iPad
(2014)
PiggyBot
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Simple allowance tool lets kids track spending, saving.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2014)
Editors' pick
Dinorama
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Addictive dino zoo simulation helps kids learn about money.
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Devices: iPad
(2013)
Freefall Money
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Coin-counting games' fun rewards will keep kids coming back.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2012)
Learn to Count Money
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Ahoy! Fun, effective money app for treasure-loving mateys.
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Devices: Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)
Savings Spree
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kids learn financial literacy through game-show action.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2011)
Cyberchase
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Site based on PBS show is online learning at its best.
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URL: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase
(2011)
Tykoon
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Money-managing site has shopping, strong parental controls.
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URL: http://www.tykoon.com/#tykoon-is
(2012)
Marble Math
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Marble mazes make for fun math practice.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Fire phone, Kindle Fire
(2012)
HowStuffWorks
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Apps for Windows, Windows Phone
(2011)
GCFLearnFree - Math Basics
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Goodwill turns charitable donations into free math lessons.
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URL: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/math
(2012)

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