When I started looking at what mobile games for my toddler I was overwhelmed. There are so many apps out there that are disguised as educational to then find out that they had ads or everything was a micro transaction. Luckily with the help of my wife who is in education, we were able to find some pretty amazing apps that were not only fun but were also engaging. All of the apps I’ve listed below are apps that we’ve had on our iPad since my kiddo was 2 and we’d download them again in a heartbeat.
Elmo Loves ABC’s
Available on: App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Apps, Amazon Appstore
This was the first iPad game that we downloaded on the iPad for our kiddo and it is a must have for toddlers. It has songs and funny videos about letters. Your kiddo can color pages, as well as has games about letters. It is perfect for kids learning their alphabet and the songs are from older Sesame Street shows so it will totally trigger your nostalgic memories.
Things you should know before downloading:
- The app includes an in app purchase for even more letter content and holiday surprises.
- The app does not have ads
- The app has the following data collected but not linked to your identity: Usage Data
- The app is also available for Family sharing and can be downloaded on your iPhone and iPad
Baby Games – Balloon Pop
Available on: App Store, Google Play
The game is as simple as it sounds. Everyone likes balloons, but popping them is even more fun! Balloon Pop is a simple game suitable for all ages and can really help your child’s hand eye coordination. This game is great for when you need a quick distraction to get something done or your kiddo just loves popping balloons!
Things you should know before downloading:
- No data is collected from the user and it does not include any in app purchases.
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
