Smart Apps For Kids

Best Minecraft apps for your obsessed kid!

Dear daughter: I know you find this hard to believe, but there are apps out there that you would enjoy that are NOT related to Minecraft. What? What's that you say? You have no interest in anything that's unrelated to Minecraft? Such as dinner or the dog or YOUR MOTHER? Sigh. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. 

If your kid, like mine, is completely obsessed with all things Minecraft, here's a list of apps he or she might find interesting. And if you have yet to introduce your kid to this addictive and educational game, start with the Pocket Edition and then jump head-first into the Minecraft well. Be warned: it's deep. VERY deep. And a bit on the expensive side -- most of these apps have an up-front price, as well as in-app purchases for extras. But what price peace and quiet?

Get new Top Pick Crazy Gears for half price through April 9!

 

 

Bottom Line: The folks at Seven Academy have made my day. Crazy Gears is an app that opens up a world of play revolving around gears and pulleys and problem solving. It’s a free-play app about how things work together! Your kids will put their creative problem-solving skills to use the moment they start playing Crazy Gears.

This brand new app is 50 percent off until April 9.

Informational text for kids: Explore 25 inventions with The Great Inventors

 

 

Bottom Line: A good start to an app that has a lot of potential, but needs some more updates to earn a higher star rating. The content is good, if a bit light, but the app lacks interaction. However, for little history lovers and inventors, it might be worth a look.

New Top Pick! Build and fly planes with Build and Play 3D — Planes Special Edition

 

 

Bottom Line: Another excellent offering from Croco Studios, Build and Play 3D — Planes Special Edition is just what it says — a special edition chock full of personality packed planes for users to build and fly.  Following in the footsteps of the superb Build and Play 3D, this special edition is another Top Pick in my book. 

Just released today! From the folks who brought us Dr. Panda comes new Top Pick Hoopa City

 

 

Bottom Line: Just released! Dr. Panda’s newest addition, Hoopa City, gives your kiddo a chance to design and build his own little community with the excellent quality that we’ve become accustomed to from our friends at TribePlay. The only limit for your little one is her own imagination.