Children's Games

Kidoz app is a simple, colorful, self-contained children's world that links kids to their favorite games and website, while offering parents the control and flexibility to ensure safe, happy browsing for a wide variety of ages. As kids grow, you can begin teaching them about how to surf the web safely, but until they're ready, this browser gives you some peace of mind that they won't stumble upon inappropriate content. Kidoz is available for download on iOS and Android devices. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Baamboozle is an online game-style learning platform that provides accessible and entertaining engagement for the classroom and beyond. Baamboozle, unlike some other quiz-based apps, is all on simplicity. As a result, it stands out as a very user-friendly platform that works on even older devices, making it extremely accessible. This online learning platform teaches through games. It comes with a variety of activities to get your pupils started, but you can also create your own. As a result, as teachers contribute their own problems to the resource pool, the library of content continues to increase.

Devices: Web

Word Memory Puzzle is a challenging app based around puzzles utilising jumbled letters, word definitions and hidden tiles. The app has many levels and encourages players to progress using achievements and leaderboards. This app is available on iOS and Android devices as a free download. The app includes advertisements which an in-app purchase can remove. Players can also aid their progress by buying consumable in-app items or watching advertisements to earn them. Words Memory Puzzle is for people over the age of 13.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Draw N Guess is a multiplayer game for Android and iOS users. Draw N Guess is an amazing drawing and guessing app where you have to draw anything and others have to guess it. You can use it as student apps to learn the perfect drawing at home. It is an exclusive mobile gaming application that can be played anytime on your smartphone. In this two player game app, one has to draw something and the other has to guess and vice versa. It is a real-time online drawing and guessing game to show off your artwork. You will also have the option to talk while playing this Pictionary game.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Sight Words Superhero helps kids develop recognition of the words most often encountered in their reading, often called sight words. It gives kids practice using audio and visual clues in a selection of minigames.  Kids from PreK up to second grade will benefit from practice with this app which is available on iOS, Android and Fire devices. A free download will let your kids try out a feature-limited app version, and a single low-priced in-app purchase fully unlocks it.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

KINDERGARTEN LEARNING GAMES 20 is an app that has been designed to help Kindergarten aged children learn a whole range of different skills from letter formations and numbers to learning more about the world around them and the importance of aspects such as brushing your teeth or getting dressed in the morning.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Scrabble GO is a mobile word game that brings the brain teasing, vocabulary testing fun of the classic Scrabble game. Scrabble Go is available for free on Android devices via the Google Play Store or iOS devices via the App Store. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

LOU ADVENTURES: READING GAME is an app that has been designed to help young readers improve their reading ability, their enjoyment of reading and the opportunities for them to access reading in a fully immersive, fun game setting. Designed with educational professionals the app utilises a number of different features to make sure that young children are able to improve a number of different areas of reading, comprehension and also speech. The app is very simple to use and has been designed to a good quality with both graphics and also sounds, The game allows the user to read aloud and have their voice recorded so they can listen back whilst also hearing another voice read with accuracy the text. This means that the user is able to improve their own pronunciation of words as they have the opportunity to read aloud as well as hearing how the words are supposed to be read.   The app requires the user to have a knowledge of reading and the English language and wouldn’t be able to teach someone very young or new to the language how to read and speak. It requires a certain amount of proficiency in reading, both aloud and in the user’s head and being able to follow text as it is read to them. However, this is not created as an app to teach users how to read but how to improve their reading abilities as well their comprehension abilities too. There are a few different elements to the app all aimed at helping to improve confidence and enjoyment in reading, something which is incredibly important. The game play and adventure style aspect of the app really hooks the user in however it is the added elements, that a child will probably not be aware of that helps make the biggest improvements in terms of reading. User must listen carefully to instructions, read both quietly and aloud and then listen back to an accurate version of the words all of which means that the child is being fully immersed in the language, helping them to become more proficient.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Code Land teaches kids aged 4 to 10 the building blocks they need to be able to code. These include the structure of computer code and confidence in problem-solving, logic, and sequencing. Code Land uses gamification to ensure the app appeals to kids and encourages them to keep playing and learning. Kids don’t just learn to solve problems with code but can use their knowledge to create challenges for others to try or compete against other players. You can download Code Land for free on iOS and Android and activate a free seven-day trial. After this, the app is subscription-based and allows up to five children to maintain a profile in the app, and they can play it simultaneously on different devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Lila’s World app gives kids a virtual world in which to interact with characters, items, and scenes. Kids play with the app similarly to how they would use dolls or action figures; they create their own rules and story using their imaginations. An interesting addition to Lila’s World is the facility for kids to draw characters and items they can photograph and add to the app’s scenes. Starting with a free download, Lila’s World has a seven-day free trial before becoming subscription-based if you want the full experience for your child. Lila’s World is suitable for kids aged 4 to 7 and is available on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Treasure Hunt by Photo brings a layer of technological convenience to the traditional treasure hunt activity.  The creator of a treasure hunt, typically a parent or teacher, creates a trail of clues in the app using photos, and kids later follow them to the conclusion and, maybe, a prize. Treasure Hunt by Photo is available for a single purchase price on iOS devices.  Kids and adults could use the app to create treasure hunts and follow the clues giving it a broad range of age suitability.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Twin is an app that allows users to quench their thirst for all things STEM! The app has an extensive library of games, videos, tutorials, and challenges to engage and inspire every user with the aim of pursuing further knowledge, developing inquisitive and creative thinkers, and igniting a passion within the field of STEM. Initial use of the app is free, with opportunities to extend the package via different subscriptions, one of which includes receiving DIY STEM kits to your door, allowing experience of challenges beyond the screen, a truly exciting opportunity to develop an individual’s curiosity, enhance their love of learning and build their knowledge. Twin provides users with a safe space to communicate with others, challenging them to games and activities, gaining coins with each task completion and building up a user profile reflective of these achievements. This competitive aspect makes the app addictive and engaging, all in the name of STEM! The mix of media including short bitesize videos, interactive stories, animations, and quizzes ensures there is something for every type of learner.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

ABCya is a free educational games website for kids that organizes games by grade level (pre-K through 6+) and subject categories, including letters, numbers, holiday games, and more. ABCya.com is visited by millions of kids, parents, and teachers each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. ABCya app is available for free to download on iOS, Android and Amazon app stores. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Dr. MOOVES A&D leads kids through dances to help them improve mental and physical wellbeing. The app uses your device’s camera to track kids as they perform their dances. The data recorded can be used by qualified therapists to monitor children’s progress and by parents as part of out-of-clinic support to help therapists track their young patients. Dr. MOOVES A&D is a free app with no advertisements and no in-app purchases. It is available for iOS devices. While the app’s main focus is on supporting kids with symptoms of anxiety or depression, anybody could use the app for some physically active fun. If you believe that your child has mental health issues of any type, including anxiety and depression, you should seek professional help and advice. 

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Word farm Adventure is a word game app that aims to help users develop their reading and particularly their spelling abilities. The app’s design is fantastic and looks and feels just like some of the best game apps available. From looking on the developer’s website it is clear to see that they understand their client base and also the reasons why their app works well in the market as well as the benefits of a word play app on literacy developments for children. Users are able to extend their vocabulary and spelling abilities by working their way through a series of word games getting increasingly harder as the user progresses through the app. Alongside the actual word play game runs a story about trying to renovate a farm. Each level completed earns the user the ability to renovate the next part of the farm, whether it be a gate or fixing a piece of machinery. The more money a user earns from completing the levels, the more renovations they are able to make. The actual game itself is based around the idea of crosswords. The user is given a circle of letters at the bottom of the screen (the number related to how far they have progressed through the app and so the difficulty). They then must look at the empty crossword grid at the top of the screen and then join the letters up at the bottom to make words that fill the crossword. When are words have been selected from the letters the level is complete. As mentioned, the difficulty level increase as users make their way through however, there is support within the app to help if it becomes too difficult.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

LogiQids helps kids to develop thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. It provides various challenges that advance in line with the user’s progress to keep them learning and growing. You can download the app for free on Android and iOS devices, and it works equally well on tablet and phone-sized devices. The free app has enough included worksheets and brain-training games for your kids to start learning and see how they like the app. You can then buy extra worksheets to help them develop in the future.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Bebi Toddlers contains hundreds of mini-games with educational content designed for preschool kids. It covers many topics in its colourful and attractive activities, including letters, words and phonics. It also has simultaneous two-player games and creative activities. You can download this app on iOS and Android for free, and it has enough content to see if it will suit your child before deciding to take out a monthly or yearly subscription.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

UNO is a strategic card game that you can play with family and friends. You can participate and keep winning different tournaments and task to hold your position on the ranking. This card game is free to download. UNO is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Heads Up! is a fun game to play with many kids, many friends, or whomever you’d like to play with in your family. Heads Up is available to download for free on Android and iOS devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Nick Jr is an app designed for kids to watch their favourite TV shows and educational programs. The app offers a vast selection of shows and educational programs for kids to watch, including popular titles like Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, and Blue's Clues & You. Nick Jr is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Loquiz is an app that enables the user to create team games using its unique platform. Suitable for professionals this application can create games for any occasion, anywhere. Created on the website the games can be indoor quizzes, outdoor quizzes, outdoors games, and much more. This application is ideal for teachers and schools who wish to create a cool location-based game. This application is free from in-app adverts and provides some subscriptions for a single teacher charged annually, a small school charged annually and the 'pay as you go' feature for intermittent users. The application is available for Apple iOS and Android devices for both mobile and tablet formats. The app is supported by a developer’s website that includes the user's platform for creating new games. It is noted that for this review we will be using a trial version of the platform which has some limitations.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Subway Surfers is an action game that's similar to Temple Run. Your mission is to flee the police in a dangerous and abandoned train station while trains pass you by at full speed. Subway Surfers is available to download for free on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Quirl helps kids stay on top of their chores and allowances by linking parent-set tasks to a child-friendly app full of game-inspired motivations. Game-like graphics, competition, achievements, and customisation options will help kids meet their responsibilities and reap the rewards in personal growth and pocket money. Plus, there is some in-app gaming and questing to complete too. Quirl is available on iOS and Android devices for free with some feature limitations. Potential subscribers have the option of a fully-featured free trial before taking out a subscription. Parents and children can access Quirl with a single app and device by switching profiles, or each family member can have the app on their device.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

DreamscapeEDU helps kids between seven and fourteen develop their English literacy skills within one of the most game-like services available as an educational app. The game is very similar to popular base-building games but incorporates reading practice and comprehension questions as part of its in-game resource acquisition. The service can be accessed by players on iOS, Android or through a web app. The apps are free to download, and players can play a feature-limited version for free indefinitely. A subscription unlocks the app fully, and schools that subscribe can provide log-in details for kids to use at home.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Aldoo Kids is a multi-platform app featuring more than 500 learning activities for preschool kids.  As well as covering the usual numbers, letters, and shapes, it also features more creative subjects and general thinking challenges. Aldoo Kids is available as a free download on iOS and Android devices, or you can access it through any modern web browser.  After a three-day trial on any of these platforms, you have the option to take out a subscription to continue your child’s access to the learning activities.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad