Best iPhone Apps for Kids

Here is my current list of top iPhone and iPod Touch kids games, educational and entertaining iPhone and iTouch Apps. I hope that video demonstrations of iPhone apps gives everyone a good idea about what the app is all about. If you have any suggestions, please e-mail to iPhoneAndKids@gmail.com

1. PopMath
Cost: $0.99
Age: 7 years and up
This app displays simple math operations and their results in bubbles and expect users to pop the math operation and the result bubbles one after the other. This is a really fun app even for us adults. You can get the app and view the other reviews here.

 

2. Coloring Fun
Cost: 0.99
Age: 2 years and up
This is one of our favorite coloring apps because the color selection is intuitive and the app comes with 12 great drawings, including animals, boat, snowmen, etc. There is a capture button in the app that allows you to save the colorings to the photo folder. Also the names of the drawings are spelled out loud, teaching kids spelling. You can get it here.

3. Wheels on the Bus
Cost: $0.99
Age: 1 year and up
This fun story book allows interaction with the bus and people on the bus by using gestures. The music is catchy and good to sing along with. More reviews and details here.

4. Little Bella's - I close my eyes
Cost: $3.99
Age: 1 year and up
This is my favorite iPhone story book, because the graphics are just amazing and my kid loves the story line. The only downside is that it is a bit pricey at $3.99. More reviews and download here.

5. Trace
Cost: Free
Age: 5 and up
This is one of the most unique apps I have seen at the app store. The goal of the game is to walk a man to a target in each screen and level. You can draw and erase paths and you need to avoid moving obstacles. It helps to develop problem solving skills since as the levels gets higher it becomes much harder to avoid obstacles and get to the target. Even though my iKid is young and can only finish 3-4 levels without my help, it has been great fun to play this and find paths together. See reviews and get the app here.

6. Memory Match Kids
Cost: $1.99
Age: 3 years and up
Memory match game for kids. While this is better than having bunch of memory match cards lying around, it had too many cards for young kids to start matching successfully. It is even challenging for me. A better version could be where you can set the number of cards and make it less or more challenging based on age. Graphics and animations are quite pleasing. Click here for download and other users' reviews.

7. Create A Cartoon Face
Cost: $1.99
Age: 2 years and up
This app lets you generate cartoon sketches by selecting a face type, hair style, eyes, mouth, nose, etc. Without any skill, you can create quite entertaining cartoon faces. My son loves this app, he giggles constantly when playing with it. You can get the app and view the other reviews here.

8. Dotty Shapes
Cost: $0.99
Age: 2 years and up
This app displays numbers and you can connect them in order and create shapes. Connecting dots is a popular drawing game for young kids, so it is nice to see one such app for iPhone. However, it would have been nice if the app also supported drawing letters, numbers via connecting dots. To get the application from iTunes app store and see other's reviews click here.

9. Preschool Adventure
Cost: $0.99
Age: 1.5 years and up
This application allows kids to select from 5 applications teaching colors, shapes, body parts, sounds, and a body matching game. Moving between applications were very easy.Click here  for download and other users' reviews.

10. MiniPiano
Cost: Free
Age: 6 months and up
This application just displays a mini piano and let you interact and make music. This is not particularly a kids application but very entertaining. Click here for download.

Read all reviews here.

Also read:
5 tips for making your iPhone Kid Proof
How to convert your own DVDs to iPhone and iPod Touch format in 5 easy steps 
How to connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to TV

 

Comments

[Ryan Stubblefield]

Thank you, I tried out trace and it is a hit with my kids!

[Jason Gordon]

My own App just launched last week as well - called “Bumpercars”. It’s especially great for kids - non-violent, has great music and is a simple and easy to use time waster. And it’s the ONLY BumperCars App in the App store!

The link is below!

Direct App Store Link:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313260518&mt=8

[Brianna Gardner]

I have a 4 year old and 2 year old cousin. Both of them are crazy for Juicebox Software’s Robot Memory Game. There are three levels of play: Easy (4 cards), Medium (8 cards), and Hard (16 cards), so there are levels to challenge them both. There are also four themes for them to choose from: Friendly, Evil, Silly, and Wacky, which helps keep the game from getting too repetitive. This game is laid out in a way that’s easy for them to navigate, and the images of the robots are adorable. This game is definitely worth it, as it keeps them entertained for long periods of time. The folks at Juicebox do a wonderful job. They’ve got three more memory games and a coloring book app available, but the Robot Memory game is my cousins’ favorite.

[iPhone4idiots]

Nice list. As opposed to memory match I (and I think my 3 year old agrees) prefer ABCMatch. I figure he's learning his letters at the same time he's playing. He just gets excited when he makes a match and the sound changes.

[Rachel Wiktorski]

my daughter has her own ipod touch and she really loves the monkey preschool lunchbox app. she has learned how to do four piece puzzles and a little bit of matching. its amazing to see how fast they learn how to use these.

[Andrea]

My kids are 2, 5 and 7 years old. We were testing LittleFish, and everybody (even my 2 y old son) is thrilled about that game. The different levels make it interesting for all of them, and the control of the fish with the accelerometer is very easy.
So currently this app is our favorite one. Check it out, we love it!

[Bill]

Hey,
Nice set of games :)
Found an Easter game for iphone. Less educational than most of the games presented here but still cute for kids
http://www.wildfuse.com/egghunt/

[Jennifer]

Hi
LittleFish looks very nice and easy to play for my two boys.
It's the most selling kids game in the CH App Store.

[GWH]

I just reviewed 4 wonderful children's picture books that can teach English or Spanish. They are Mom's Choice Award winning books published by Raven Tree Press and brought to life on the iPad, iPhone, and iTouch by Storychimes. Extremely entertaining AND educational for ONLY .99¢. Be sure to check out Marco Flamingo, Nathan Saves Summer, Beautiful Moon, and A Walk With Grandpa.

[Matt]

Hey, this is a good list, the cartoon faces one is really fun, kids apps really are hit and miss though, its a shame you cant get your money back for some, I suppose I should read the reviews more though, its just to tempting to spend £0.99 and deal with it!

Anyways thanks for the list, a good one with education in mind is charles peattie's animal alphabet, the animation of the animals is really funny in places, E for Elephant really makes me giggle, im not to sure why. Its nice to give kids something that has an educational slant rather than something to keep them quiet. There are quiz modes which in all honesty i struggled with at the beginning, its good though as you get used to hit and it, i suppose it works similar to the memory match app you mention. Anyway, you guys should take a look and give it the review it probably deserves.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/charles-peatties-animal-alphabet/id375746409?mt=8

[iphone game reviews]

My kid has been playing WHEELS on the bus nonstop for about three weeks now. I'm not sure if he's ever been so fixated on anything, save for peanut butter and banana sandwiches. What a great little explorer. Has anyone else had a similar reaction to this app?

[Amir]

Thank you for the product links for kids.We know teachers and parents want to provide their children with the very best preparation for learning.
So how do you give your child a head start? I came across a site, Softwareforkids.com is a destination for software that are important for kid's educational needs.

[PerfectHelen]

Taliking about the best iPhone apps for kids I would like to mention about Kinder Hangman - http://sharkfuel.com/kinderhangman.html that is specially designed to improve vocabulary of kids and help them remember new words. iTune link is http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kinder-hangman/id375734517?mt=8 Thius iPhone app works to improve child's development and can be used to prepare kids for school. It is intended for kids of 4-6 years.

[Alina]

Thank you for good games list!

Don't forget to mention We Search HD:
http://agilescreensavers.com/index.php?page=ig_WeSearch

This is really useful game for kids 3+ which helps to train short-term memory and fingers.

[iphone application development uk]

Really nice information! These are some cheap apps for Iphone and these are very handy for kids and will enhance their knowledge.

[Colonic Cleansing]

These are cool apps, I did try the MiniPiano and my little Marguerrette loves it. I thought of trying the Preschool Adventure since most kids like adventure thing when learning. Sounds like a promising app to me.

[iphone app developer los angeles]

This great iPhone apps for kids.. My little sister had this app. :)

[iphone 4 apps]

Great mobile application.
Be positive that you select the best opportunity to buy or sell an app. It is fun and excitement to gain new developments and gain best accomplishments by getting the best apps.

[George]

I can recommend a new game for parents who have 3-4 years old kids, it's called Baby Animal World.It's an entertaining and funny game, with lots of colors, and many animals.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-animal-world-free/id423755398?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-animal-world/id420899240?mt=8

[iphone apps developers LA]

This is my suggestion iphone apps Curious George’s Dictionary a word learning tool. Features the professional graphics, sound, and voice of the Curious George franchise.

[Nordictrack Nate]

Thank you! My little niece is going to love CLoseMyEyes! This is a great collection of apps for little kids. The appstore should have more like this. It is quickly becoming polluted with way too many adult apps it is disgusting.

[Mary]

There are a lot of good app, one of them is Snail Alphabet.My son plays it all the day.It's great becouse he learn many useful things, and isn't just one game , but is four in one.
http://brainzsolutions.com/mobile/snailalphabet/

[Mary]

A new game for kids- Snail Alphabet is an educational and engaging app , which helps them to learn while they play! Not just one game, but four in one. A lot of games, so your child wont get bored.

Features:
-Alphabet recognition
-Visual and auditory memory skils
-Color identification
-Sound recorded audio for each letter of the alphabet and word

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLD8-woOgs
http://brainzsolutions.com/mobile/snailalphabet/
http://itunes.apple.com/md/app/snail-alphabet-free/id430547750?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/md/app/snail-alphabet/id430539358?mt=8

[denver accident attorney]

I have wheel on the bus on my iPhone but I think I just tired playing it ones. My 3-year old nephew's only iphone toy.

[Kinder Hangman]

I would also recommend parents to consider such educational iPhone app for their kids as Kinder Hangman - http://sharkfuel.com/kinderhangman.html it is an interesting iPhone game that is helpful for child development and allows kids to learn new words quickly and effectively. Learning process is organized as an interesting game with graphical themes and animations. Great app!