Smart Apps For Kids

Review: At the Dentist

 

 

Bottom line: While I applaud the sentiment behind At the Dentist, I found the gameplay itself to be awkward and unoriginal with very little actual content that could be considered as something that might actually help prepare children that are apprehensive about visiting the dentist.

Count the Coins 2: Kids learn to count money on their iDevice

 

 

Bottom Line: A coin-counting app that works well, but lacks basic features, like incorrect amount notifications, and content, like a menu screen, level selection, or additional learning content. Overpriced for the amount of content available.

Review: Exploring Careers has potential, but needs some tweaks to make it the best it can be

 

 

Bottom Line: Although Exploring Careers presents ten career opportunities — such as artist, doctor, firefighter and chef — in a gender-equal manner, it falls dreadfully short in presenting good grammar, and the hands-on activities are hit-and-miss. With some tweaking by the developer and some kid-testing, updates can make this app a better value.

Review: Step by Step with Tembo has the makings of a solid preschool book app

 

 

Step by Step with Tembo  has the beginnings of a very sweet preschool app. However, fundamental barriers are standing in the way of it being all it can be.

Review: Kiddy Bees covers everything from animal noises to naming planets

 

 

Bottom line: An app designed for kids ages 3-5 that covers a wide range of skills from animal noises to naming planets with limited practice on each skill. The directions are clear, but the activities are too widespread for the intended age range and lack engaging and thorough content.