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

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 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 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 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 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.

App for Naming Your Baby

by Natalie

When it came time to choose a name for our son, we watched an afternoon of college football and my husband announced the name of his favorite player afterwards. We thought it sounded strong and athletic, so we went with it and never looked back. However, for some, it can be very difficult to name your baby! Luckily there is an app for that. Read on.

Best Free Educational Apps

by Darren

There is no doubt that the technology of the iPhone is fun and engaging no matter what age group you fall in. As adults, we enjoy the capabilities the iPhone presents us when we are at work and play. We can create, edit and send documents. We can email, chat, or surf the web while we are engaged in a conversation. But what we like most as adults is the opportunity that we can sit down on a free afternoon after work and play Angry Birds for hours. Forgetting about us for a moment, the iPhone brings a level of excitement for our children as well. This is especially true when we engage them in educational games and applications to enhance their learning while having fun simultaneously. Here are our reviews for free educational apps for kids on the iPhone.

How to Use iPhone for Doing Homework

With the rise of technology and the beloved iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, more and more students are foregoing classic study methods in favor of digital devices. With the variety of iPhone homework apps available at the touch of a finger, students are researching, defining, writing, and computing in half the time it takes to look up information in a textbook. A recent study conducted by Rubicon Consulting found 15% of iPhone users are students. These tech-savvy teens use their iPhones and iPads for the majority of their homework assignments, with 28% reporting they now carry an iPhone instead of their notebook computer.

Best iPad Games For Kids

When the iPad tablet emerged, we all had a sense that this little marvel would change the way we do a lot of things. The way we access the web, the way we read, and the way our children learn are a few of the positive events that have occurred since the iPad's arrival. Demand continues to rise as kids are as equally enthused as parents about the device. iPad games for kids are constantly being searched for as these games enable our children to learn at a higher and more fun-filled level. Learning doesn't have to be boring. Here is our list of iPad games for kids that can make your child's learning environment more exciting.

Free Dress Up App: Become a Princess or a Pirate

Virtual dress up apps are a fun way to crank up the kids’ imagination when you’re on-the-go. We’re even more fond of dress up apps when they’re free! However,do not forget to turn off in app purchases on your iPhone, iPad, iTouch to avoid and accidental purchasing. Check out iPrincess and iArrPirate to give the little royals and scoundrels in your life a whole new look.

 

Best Free Apps For iPhone

We traditionally review best apps for kids. This time we've drawn up a list of 8 of the best free apps for iPhone ever that everyone can enjoy. These free apps are picked based upon their functionality and most frequent downloads from the Apple App Store. Take your time and view these best free apps and their descriptions and load your iPhone with a few for your enjoyment.

Best Free Preschool Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

Pre-school is all about ABC’s, 123’s and preparing kids for the rigors of Kindergarten. Whether your little tyke is a regular at the local preschool, or they’ve yet to attend their first day of school, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch preschool apps are sure to help refine your youngster’s foundation of knowledge. With great graphics, cute characters and creative learning methods, the best free preschool apps are cheap ways to help give toddlers a head start on school.

The Best Android Apps For Pre-School Age

The Android Market is chocked full of some of the most creative and amazing apps one can find. With more than 100,000 applications, it should come as no surprise that the Market also has some of the best Android apps for pre-school age children. While pre-teens, teens, young adults and mature adults enjoy the endless fun and functionality of their Android devices, parents are seeking ways to use the educational advantages of the Android platform for their children. As the Market continues to expand, so do the applications that are available for children that are between the ages of 2 and 5. Here are five applications that parents can use to assist them in getting their child in front of the learning curve.