As my kiddo has gotten older I’ve become more worried about the content that she is absorbing, especially when it comes to mobile apps. Mobile apps are usually full of ads or in app purchases that I don’t want to have to worry about. I wanted games that were both fun and educational, without any of that extra stuff. Luckily, developers like PBS Games, StoryToys Limited, and Duolingo have done just that. They have created games that make my child laugh and run over to me and spout off some random piece of knowledge. I will always recommend these 3 mobile games for any young child.
PBS Kids Games App
Available on: App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore
I can’t enough good things about this app. Not only is this app is super educational with over 250 games on it from PBS shows like Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, and Odd Squad, but it is totally free! Your kiddo will never run out of games to play and they are constantly adding new games weekly. I have found my child playing this game the most and it is super educational! They will be playing one of the PBS Kids Games and then come to me with a fact about something and I’ll ask where they learned it and they’ll say it was from such and such game. The app also allows your child to lean in English and in Spanish from shows like Alma, Rosie, and more.
Things you should know before downloading:
- The app is totally free
- The app has no ads
- The app has the following data collected but not linked to your identity: Usage Data.
- The app is also available your iPhone and iPad
Lego Duplo World
Available on: App Store, Apple Arcade, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Galaxy Store, App Gallery
Lego Duplo World is a game where learning and play go hand in hand so your child can create imagine and explore. The app includes all of the different zones and the holiday activities. I cannot tell you all of the times that my kiddo has built something or sprayed water on one of the Duplo characters that has made her laugh out loud and ran over to show me. This is the perfect game for Imagination and creativity as well as learning simple math and fine motor skills.
Things you should know before downloading:
- The app requires a yearly subscription of USD 39.99/year
- The app has occasional ads for it’s other apps
- The app has the following data collected but not linked to your identity: Location, User Content, and Usage Data.
- The app is also available for Family sharing and can be downloaded on your iPhone and iPad
Learn to Read Duolingo ABC
Available on: App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore
This is another one of those absolute must have educational game apps. Duolingo ABC has fun mini games and rewards that work together with easy to play lesson’s keeping your kiddos motivated to learn while building their confidence to read and write. If you’ve ever played Duolingo as an adult, you know how they turned something as educational into something that feels like a game, this is no different.
Things you should know before downloading:
- The app is totally free
- The app has no ads
- The app has the following data collected but not linked to your identity: Usage Data and Diagnostics
- The app is also available your iPhone and iPad
