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

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 Math Apps For Android

For some adults, math isn't a favorite subject. It is not a favorite among us as adults and it surely wasn't the first class we wanted to talk about to our parents over dinner. However, with the implementation of some of the best math apps for Android, math is a subject that kids of all ages are becoming more comfortable with. These Android math apps allow kids to transform their dislike for math and have fun while learning a subject that plays an important role throughout their lives. Below is a list of the top 5 best math apps for Android.

How the iPhone Helped Me (And My Husband) Get Through Labor

by Natalie

I recently gave birth my first child…Six weeks before his due date, in the middle of the night. I had expected to spend my Friday evening wolfing down a hot fudge sundae and watching Dateline. However, it seems my blood pressure and doctor had other plans.

What started as a simple trip to labor and delivery to get “checked out,” turned into 24 hours of labor, 4 days in the hospital to recover from a C-section and 15 days of travelling back and forth to the hospital to visit our son in the intensive care nursery. (Who is now at home and thriving!) Oddly enough, what made the experience so much easier besides our parents and great nurses, was the iPhone. You heard me! The iPhone. Let me explain:

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.

How to Make Free iPhone Ringtones From Your iTunes Music

Ringtones are just one more way that iPhone users can personalize their device to showcase their personality. However, who really wants to pay for ringtones of their favorite tunes after they’ve already purchased the music from iTunes? Nobody!

Here, we give you the step-by-step directions to create iPhone ringtones using the music in your iTunes library for no extra cost.

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.

Make Your iPad Kid-Proof With Big Grips Frame

We know that our children may not handle our iPads in the same manner in which we would. Making your iPad kid proof using a good iPad kids case or cover is the smart way to go. We discovered a protective foam encasement called The Big Grips Frame that will give you the kind of protection you are looking for, making it a perfect iPad accessory. Read on!

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.

10 Signs You're Addicted to Your iPhone

Anyone with an iPhone understands the allure of that shiny little black and silver device. It’s not hard to find yourself lost in an array of apps for hours on end either playing games or searching for ways to simplify your everyday tasks. However, we wondered if it's possible to become truly “addicted” to your iPhone. A recent survey of students at Stanford University revealed that nearly half of the students surveyed admitted that they were addicted to their iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad in some way, shape or form.  Wondering if you’re addicted? Here’s a few clues that you may be a full-on iPhone junkie:

Best New Kids Apps

As more and more great apps are submitted by developers to ikidapps.com, we’re happy to review the submissions and select a few of our favorites to highlight for our readers. This time, there’s apps to help youngsters learn to associate sounds with objects, apps to encourage musical play and apps that inspire imagination. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Best Free iPhone Games

  When it comes to iPhone games, the number of choices are endless. Parents and children can spend countless hours in search of the next best game that will appeal to their gaming needs. We have decided to bring you a list of the best free iPhone games to keep your search short and simple. You will find below the games that have the highest ratings by users from across the spectrum. We found these games to be great and trust that you will too.

 

Are Parents Using the iPhone as a Babysitter?

It’s nearly impossible to go to a restaurant these days and not see a kid with an iPhone in their hand. Presumably, today’s toddlers aren’t saving their pennies and purchasing their own devices, so it’s safe to assume that children have been given the iPhone as a distraction. However, when does using the iPhone to distract children in times of restlessness cross the line to using the iPhone as a babysitter?

Best Free Board Game Apps

Checkers aren’t always the most convenient toy to take along on a road trip. However, the magic of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have allowed everyone’s favorite board games to become completely portable. Whether your family is fascinated by the wordy challenges of Scrabble, or you prefer the methodical movement of Chess, there are hundreds of board game apps to choose from. This week, we’ll take a look at some of the best free board game apps that will keep the fun going without breaking the bank.

Best iPad Apps for Kids with Special Needs

The Apple App Store is full of iPad apps that can entertain and educate our special kids with Autism, learning disorders, help them improve improve social skills. Here's our best iPad apps for kids with special needs.

How to prevent your kid from becoming an iPhone addict?

by iPhoneGuru

There's little doubt that the Apple iPhone, iTouch, and iPad are fantastic devices. Whether it's gaming, photography, internet surfing, texting or calling - everything works like a charm on the iPhone. However, it's often said that excess of anything is bad and using your iPhone is no exception to that rule. That's especially true of kids who can easily get lost and lose track of time while playing games, watching videos or in general clicking and tapping around on the iPhone. As parents, how do you ensure that your kid isn't becoming an iPhone addict?