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Android kids apps

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

The best Android kids apps and games

Child smartphone

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.

Android Central
Review

PBS Kids brings 'Super Why' to Android
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2011
OK, all you parents out there. Here's another one that's sure to keep the kids occupied for a good three, maybe four minutes. Chances are you've sat through an episode or two of PBS Kids' "...
parenting magazine
Review

Parenting Magazine brings Ages & Stages app to Android
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 28, 2011
Attention all parents of youngsters: Android is here to save you from being overrun, a tall order, especially if you've got more than one running around, or will in the future. But Parenting Magazine...
Android Central
Article

Zoodles for Android brings kid-friendly mobile Flash gaming
by afazel
Sep 13, 2010
  All you Android-toting parents out there will be pleased to know that Zoodles Kid Mode is now available for Android. Zoodles is a program that puts your phone into a "kid mode" f...
Android Central
Article

T-Mobile starts the school year off with Kids Are Free promotion
by Andrew Melnizek
Sep 10, 2010
Ahh, it's that time again here in the states. The leaves start changing colors, the sweatshirts come out of storage, and moms and dads everywhere are rejoicing as they pack their kids' lunches and sen...
Android Central
Review

Android Quick App: Kids Finger Paint
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 17, 2010
Used to be my daughter would sit in the back of the car, bored, and ask to use my wife's iPhone to draw. No more, now that I've got Kids Finger Paint. It's about as simple as it gets, which is how it ...
Android Central
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Why parents will love Google TV
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 16, 2010
  I'll admit it. On occasion, I park my kid in front of the TV. And once I have Google TV, I'll likely do it even more. Because here's the thing: Google TV's Chrome browser renders full Flash web...
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There are 25 comments

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.