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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

Angry Birds Stella
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
New take on app classic features pink bird, new abilities.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Fire phone, Kindle Fire
(2014)
True Color
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Cool brain game based on fascinating neuroscience effect.
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Devices: Android, Windows Phone
(2014)
Candy Blast Mania
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Quality take on match-3 genre; beware push to purchase.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2014)
Monument Valley
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Beautiful, brain-twisting puzzle game.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2014)
2048
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Addictive math-based puzzle game with a focus on strategy.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2014)
Editors' pick
Threes!
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Threes! is an engaging game that uses numbers in a fun way, and the whole family can enjoy it.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2014)
Editors' pick
The Room Two
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
This atmospheric, brooding sequel expands on the best parts of the original. The brainteasers challenge players, but a well-done hint system keeps you from giving up.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2014)
Cut the Rope 2
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Triumphant return of an app gaming favorite.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2014)
Sprinkle Islands
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Unpredictable physics make a cute game harder than it looks.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2013)
Lazors
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Right-angle puzzles challenge players to think laterally.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2013)
Tetris Blitz
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Classic game gets a timer for a fresh twist.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2013)
Angry Birds Star Wars II
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Trickier but still good fun; heavier focus on buying.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)
Where's My Water? 2
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Sequel to a hit game isn't as fun due to time limits.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2013)
Doodle Fit 2: Around the World
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Souped-up spatial-reasoning puzzler sequel still challenges.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
(2013)
Layton Brothers Mystery Room
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Collar criminals with smarts in fun puzzle/adventure blend.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2013)
Where's My Mickey?
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Classic Mickey + fantastic hit game = great fun.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)
Angry Birds Friends
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Clever social version of mobile favorite requires Facebook.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)
4 Pics 1 Word
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Catchy one-player guessing game has an addictive quality.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2013)
Cut the Rope: Time Travel
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Charming Om Nom returns, better than ever.
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Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)
Alchemy ~ Genetics
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
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Devices: Android, Kindle Fire
(2013)

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