Smart Apps For Kids

Spell, Write & Read: Review

 

 

Bottom line: An early learning app whose strong visual appeal cannot quite make up for the ho-hum introduction of spelling, reading and handwriting concepts. Initial pack of 12 words is Free.

Jungle Adventure: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: a simple yet effective introduction to numbers, counting and colors with animal sounds and puzzles thrown in for good measure.

Longlegs and the Pirate with No Nose: Review

 

 

Bottom line: A story you want to like because of the great art and well, pirates. The amount of cartoon violence and a plot that has seemingly been plundered and pillaged make it a questionable choice for younger readers.

Noa and Ladybird: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: a pleasant enough storybook app for ages 2-6 that feels as if it might be missing something - sort of like Noa's featureless face.

Turn And Learn: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: The turning in the title refers to a series of flash cards that flip when users correctly select the requested item. The process sounds easy except that directions and the target words may be given in one of four languages.

Fairy Tales for Clever Kids Review

 

 

Bottom Line: The duckling is not the only ugly thing in this awkwardly worded, poorly conceived app for beginning readers. The first tale is free however.

 

 

Heidi Story Collection - 3 in 1: Review

 

 

Bottom line: Expensive, but a beautifully abridged version of three classic Heidi books with tons of content. Most highly recommended.