Android kids apps

By Phil Nickinson  | Sep 20 2011 | 11:56 am  | 25 Comments

The best Android kids apps and games

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Just because you're a nerd doesn't mean you can't be a nerd with kids. And now that Android's not just for neckbeards, it's time to get our children in on the action.

We're starting to see more and more apps, games and books for children on Android smartphones and devices. So many, in fact, that we're ready say that Android's a viable option if you're looking to keep your kids entertained. Here are but a few apps we've reviewed for the younger generation.

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Android Kids App: Radio Disney
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 08, 2011
If you've got kids who love Disney music -- or, heck, if you do, too -- check out the Radio Disney app. It's a simple (and free) streaming service full of songs and and interviews via radio ...
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Android Kids App: Scott's Submarine
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 01, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Here's a fun little Android kids app that takes things under the sea. Scott's Submarine is an interactive book that tells the story of two children, Scott a...
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Android Kids App: Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton
by Phil Nickinson
Oct 26, 2011
If you have young kids, chances are you've got a Sandra Boynton book or two. A third Boynton book -- "Barnyard Dance!" -- is now available for Android smartphones and tablets. It's...
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Android Kids App: Wheels on the Bus
by Phil Nickinson
Oct 18, 2011
And just like that, Daddy's toys are cool again. Duck Duck Moose has brought its popular (and excellent) "Wheels on the Bus" kids app to Android. The music's simple, the song is cl...
Xoom Family Edition
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Motorola Xoom Family Edition outed once again ahead of announcement
by Chris Parsons
Oct 14, 2011
A couple of days ago we got a look at was dubbed the Motorola Xoom Family Edition and now, we're starting to see some accessories for this device pop up that confirm what was sent off to bix box...
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Motorola Xoom Family Edition packs Zoodles kid-friendly software
by Chris Parsons
Oct 06, 2011
Motorola might just be on to something here with the yet to be announced Motorola Xoom Family Edition. Aside from the notably different retail packaging, this Motorola Xoom found in a big box eleect...
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Android kids app: The Ogglies - A Dragon Party
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 29, 2011
Chances are your kid likes dragons and will also jump at the chance to say "firebottom." Why not combine the two with the children's book "The Ogglies - A Dragon Party for Firebot...
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Android App Review: Spelling Bee
by Joshua Munoz
Sep 23, 2011
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I like words. They keep my brain sharp and vocabulary growing. But what good is knowing a bunch of words if you don't know how to spell them? S...
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Android Kids App: Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin now available
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 21, 2011
From the same developer who brought us the excellent Android version of Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" comes another Potter classic: "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.&quo...
Caillou's World
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Caillou's World joins Android kids educational games
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
Heads up, parents. Everybody's favorite bald-headed boy is now on Android. Caillou's World (for those of you without kids, Caillou is a popular kids show on PBS) is intended for children age...
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The next generation of Reading Rainbow coming soon to Android with RRKidz
by Michelle Haag
Sep 18, 2011
Reading Rainbow is a renowned program for children hosted by LeVar Burton. For 25 years the show encouraged kids to read, exploring literature through themes, activities, and recommendations. Winning...
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Android App Review: US Presidents
by Joshua Munoz
Sep 06, 2011
 Sometimes you just need to know about the U.S. presidents. Maybe you're in a history class. Maybe you like being the walking encyclopedia in your group of friends. Shoot, maybe you're just a pat...
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Boynton book 'Moo, Baa, La La La!' now available on Android
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 24, 2011
Hey, parents! A second Sandra Boynton book is now available on Android. "Moo, Baa, La La La!" is another kids favorite. It's done in the same style as "The Going to Bed Book" and ...
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Poll: Do you let your kids play with your phone or tablet?
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 08, 2011
Oops. Somebody's inadvertently gone and started a rational discussion on Google+, about whether kids should be allowed to play with our expensive toys. There's no right or wrong answer (until th...
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Android Kids App: Bord Chalkboard
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 08, 2011
Here's a nice little Honeycomb-optimized chalkboard called, appropriately enough, Bord. As far as virtual chalkboards go, Bord works quite nicely. You've got six colors and three sizes from which...
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Android Kids App: PopOut! Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 05, 2011
Here's another nice title from the folks who brought us The Going to Bed Book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a story most of us should know, if not still love. And it's available on Android in beau...
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Android Kids App: The Going to Bed Book
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 04, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing I think there's zero shame in admitting I'm actually pretty excited for this Android kids app. Chances are if you've had kids in the past 20 years or so...
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Android kids app: Lego Creationary
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 01, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Here's one for all you Lego geeks out there (which includes us, of course). The popular Creationary game has come to Android. Like the traditional board game, the premi...
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Android kids app: Kids Maps for Honeycomb tablets
by Phil Nickinson
Jul 30, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewingAndroid tablets are great educational (and babysitting) tools. And it's with that in mind that we take a look at Kids Maps, as reviewed by a soon-to-be 5-year-old.Kids ...
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Android kids app: Winnie the Pooh - What's a Bear to Do
by Phil Nickinson
Jul 22, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Let's face it: If you want to properly review a kids' app, you've got to get a kid to do it. So we armed Daughter No. 1 with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the &q...
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HAAS599 says:

My 1.5 year old loves "Baby Toy" and it has a home lock which is a big plus!

simrananokhi says:

I would say this app is the best for kids! learning and playing..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inostudio.funnymath&fe.....

Paul Anderson says:

This application is free, it is very entertaining for the kids and have a high added value for their educational content.

Lets draw and color the same way you do on paper using different tools such as pencils, crayons, stamps and even a magic wand!.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobimind.aprendecolore...

drake5842 says:

Thanks for the link! I am trying to find a drawing app my 4yo cousin would love.. so far we checked out a few but had only found one that has only like 3 ppl who downloaded it. I will have to add this to his collection of apps to his moms phone ;)

Edit::
I found the link to that other app. It's free too, so maybe other little ones would like it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.paxdragon.tap_mosaic

Omri Ofir says:

this drawing app for kids
FREE!!
No ADS!!!
check it out

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.A11111981

Valentina Bozzone says:

"Coloring Book - Cartoons Free"
Awesome! my kids love it.
Keeps the kids entertained for hours.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobimind.coloring.book...

Other app Awesome for kids and to learn is "Learn Coloring":
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobimind.aprendecolore...

Jon T says:

Might I also suggest Thomas Buddies (a game I wrote in my spare time for my little boy and decided to publish on the Marketplace) if your little one likes Thomas the Train, as well as Bookster (a game I worked on as part of my day job). Both are free downloads and are ad free.

AC doesn't allow hyperlinks in comments? Have the bots taken over everything? Well, here are the URLs for your copy-paste pleasure:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mythicant.thomas
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.imaginelearning.bookster

P.S. Oh, it will turn my URLs into hyperlinks, it just won't let me specifically state that they are hyperlinks when I'm editing. Not optimal, but I can live with that I suppose.

npike says:

I would also like to suggest Color Dots for kids under 3.

Ellie's Games combines vivid colors and simple game functions to help your child grow while having fun. Color Dots is a bright, vivid color based game that helps expand a child's growing mind. Simple themes and a user friendly interface make all of Ellies Games simple and fun for children of all ages.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.elliesgames.colordots.android

luyen says:

I would like to recommend Counting Fish, it's the best for kids to learn counting

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.divmob.CountingFish

http://divmob.com/538-counting-fish.html

karuna1 says:

Very well made new kids game, educational and fun :) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.preschoolKidsMemoryGam...

lucy b says:

The biggest thing in our house with my three is Pet Shop Panic. It's educational and very funny. My three year old loves boing boing noise. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.awarenessgame

Camille C says:

Hi All - This app is great, my little girl's favourite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.uDraw&feature=search_r... It is the best painting game for kids when you forget the colouring book at home. A life saver. Plus it's ad-less. Cheers

simrananokhi says:

I would say this app is the best for kids! learning and playing..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inostudio.funnymath&fe.....

KuriusGames says:

Hello,
I just released a new Android game called Traktor Digger.

What is so special about my game?
Traktor Digger is the first tractor game for Android where you can control different tractors to dig for things!

Please check it out...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuriusgames.traktordigger

norgortor says:

Some nice ones! I recently discovered Cute Animal Life. My toddlers love making the sounds. Some are a bit strange, but the little ones seem to like them.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.air.de.biondoo.games.c...

Have a nice weekend! :)

jean15paul says:

Who knew there was a Kids section? So far "kids" and "nsfw" ... are there any other sections?

mills2533 says:

I made this app to allow my son to watch videos without being able to find other YouTube content and it doesn't have ads.

TykesTube: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tykestube.trial

_aina_123 says:

I would like to recommend Kids Karaoke. My kids get learn English, Spanish while singing. The only downside is that it has ads..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nosoftware.kidskaraoke

xmblpb says:

My kids love free Frog Leaps platformer game
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.megahard.frogleapsfree

Howard Mims says:

My kids love the game Flu Panic.... it's free!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eg.flupaniclite&hl=en

appman123 says:

My kids love The Animal Game. I just downloaded it and the colors and pictures are great and it helps my kids with animal names and spelling. Here's the paid version

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wickergiraffe.theanima.....

There's also a lite version to try out the game but it's worth .99 for over 5x the content if you ask me

Pespi Ware says:

More than 1 000 downloads in a month for the free and fun animal game for kids: Crazy Farm Party!
And an average rating of 4.81 / 5.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pespiware.audiogame

vausham says:

Excellent compilation! However I believe that there could be some more color/painting and drawing applications.
For example, I recently got hold of this application, which is launched recently:
Its called QuickPaint (FREE)
https://play.google.com/store/...

It features Animal, fruits, vegetable, object drawings with voice over to learn the names of objects and colors. It is also highly user friendly. I recommend it.

onion_union says:

Try Baby Games: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.msq.babygames

Baby Games - a collection of fun toddler games to entertain your baby.
Includes the following fun Games:
Burst the balloons: Touch the balloon to burst it
Jack-in-the-box: Touch the screen to play the music until Jack pops out
Whack-a-mole: Touch a mole quickly before it disappears
Animal Sounds: Touch the animals to hear their sound, includes farm animals, cat, dog.
Car noises: Includes car, plane & train sounds.

martin_parker says:

We love Pete the Pony
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartsuricate.jumpy
it is like game from my player time :-). And really lovely.