Best Free Apps for Kids - iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

Best Montessori Apps

Montessori is a term that most people have heard, but are unsure of exactly what it means. However, parents choosing to school their children under the principles of the Montessori method are advocates of the child-centered learning methods. Developed by an Italian educator, Montessori aims to develop a child’s natural interests rather than utilize formal teaching methods. For parents that are already fans, or those that want to check it out, this week we review some of the best Montessori apps.

Best Free Apps for Babies

by Natalie

Since having my first little one, it has become completely clear to me that babies are fascinated by anything that glows. And that means an iPhone screen. Noticing an affinity for focusing on my phone has sent me on a hunt for the best free apps for babies.

While it is imperative to play with your children and hone their development the old fashioned way; with toys, hand movements and song, using free baby apps as an additional layer of interaction with your children is a creative way to spend more quality time together.

Best Flashcard Apps

Learning and flashcards go together like peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and crackers. Bert and Ernie. These basic aids for memorization can help older children practice for tricky exams, or help lay the foundation for toddlers to master the ABC’s.

However, since the advent of the iPhone kids and parents don’t have to settle for just the paper versions anymore. Virtual flashcards provided via apps provide an opportunity for integrating technology into flashcard use and, not to mention, bring a whole new level of portability to memorization learning techniques.

Best Photo Apps With Amazing Effects

Photo apps turn your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a magical camera equipped with awesome Photoshop-like effects. However, these apps transform photos into artistic creations without requiring time or skill to edit photos with photography software. And they do it for cheap! Whether you want to make your snapshots reminiscent of famous works of art, or simply apply aging effects, you’ll be amazed at how these apps will fab up your photos in no time.

Best New Kids Apps

After browsing the developer-submitted blog entries here on ikidapps.com for the best new kids apps, we're excited to once again present our readers with a preview of some of our favorites.

The top new kids apps cover everything from geography to saving yetis from giant snowballs. Each feature family-friendly content and are, we feel, a great addition to the iPhone app market. Take a second to check them out, and then head over to the new app section to browse even more new "app-ortunities" for fun and learning with the iPhone.

350+ Best Kids Apps Reviewed

We cannot believe it has been 3 years since we launched iKidApps.com! In many of our articles we try to review the best iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Android apps for you in their respective categories. Also we have the largest collection of kids app videos, do check them out. Below you can find all of our (350 in total!) best app reviews as well as a list of how to tips for parents.

Best Free iPhone Apps For Toddlers

They’re walking and talking, learning and growing…And in need of constant entertainment and stimulation. Toddlers present a challenge to parents as they outgrow the baby stage and become dawdling sponges; ready for new sights, sounds and fun. After your toy box has been emptied and the tricycle  has been ridden, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad apps offer a fun form of entertainment that can be educational or just plain fun. Either way, even the best iOS apps are better when they’re free, so let’s take a peek at some of the best free toddler apps.

Best Dr. Seuss Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

by Natalie

Although my 4 month old son can’t quite understand books yet, I know that reading to him is great for his development. Or at least that’s what I tell myself every night when we settle down to rhyme our way through a Dr. Seuss book each night before bed. That’s right; I confess. I’m a grown adult and I still love Dr. Seuss. His playful rhymes carry messages of wisdom far beyond the years of childhood and offer a unique point of view for little hearts, and the young at heart. And that’s just part of why it’s so cool to have Dr. Seuss available on your iPhone, iPad or iTouch! Let’s take a look at some of the best Dr. Seuss apps!

Best Android Apps For Toddlers

by Darren

With all the excitement of the Android Market's applications and the buzz generated from them by adults, teenagers, and pre-teens, we often forget that there is another generation of Android users. Toddlers make up a growing list of Android users and parents always like to keep abreast of the best Android Apps for toddlers. From educational applications to music applications, the Android Market has an app that your toddler will love being involved with. Below is our list of the best Android Apps for your toddler and we are confident that your child will love engaging in the fun and excitement. 

Best Free Allowance Apps

by Natalie

For now, all my son demands in life is milk, clean diapers and lovin’. However, I know that sooner or later he’ll start to pay attention to all of that change I drop in his piggy bank and begin to ask, “Mom, can I have a dollar?” Or two. Or ten. Or twenty.

Allowances are a tricky topic. While they’re a great way to teach children about earning cash and money management, it’s often difficult to determine how much is appropriate. Meanwhile, many parents also like track a child’s commitment to chores and responsibilities in order to earn their allowance.  However, it’s no surprise that when it comes to allowance, there are some great iPhone apps to help keep the kid cash flowing.

Best Free Book Apps For Kids

by Darren

Readers of traditional print books have become enamored with the convenience of books apps for their children. These applications make reading fun for kids while being full of educational value for years of learning for kids and parents alike. Our list of best free book apps for kids comes with new titles and classic titles that most of us as parents have known even when we were children. You will love revisiting these classic tales and getting involved in the magic of the new ones.

Best iPhone Apps For Girls

by Darren

Boys will always be boys and girls, well, just want to have fun. Girls also like to have fun on their iPhone and we've compiled a list of the best iPhone apps for girls so that the fun never stops. We have included apps that are some of the most popular games on the App Store. From weddings to planes and many things in between, we are pleased to bring you such a strong selection of apps and games for your iPhone.

Best New Kids Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Reviewing the apps submitted to ikidapps.com gives us a chance to encourage our readers to look into some new and noteworthy apps. This time, there's an app to build your own farm, make silly stories or even learn counting with an amphibious friend.

Get your iPhone, iPad or iPod out and start downloading. Then sit down with the kids for a dose of new app fun!

Best iPhone Games For Teenage Boys

Our list of the best iPhone apps for boys brings you some of the App Store's most downloaded titles. These game applications are full of action and andrenaline rushing addiction as boys play the games for hours at a time. While we intend for this list of applications to be for boys of all ages, we anticipate the big boys will also take a peek at our list and join in on the fun and excitement. Review and try the games in our collection. You will see why they made our list of the best iPhone apps for boys.

Free iPod Games For Kids

by Darren

The iPod has revolutionized the way things are done in today's high speed digital world. In addition to being one of the greatest tools for music lovers ever assembled to download and play their favorite tunes, the iPod is also great for playing your favorite free iPod games for kids. We have hand picked some of the most popular titles at the App Store to give your child hours of playing fun. Browse through our list of games and see why we have chosen these apps for our list of free ipod games for kids.