The Best iPhone Apps for Kids
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By NewParent.com’s Kerri Geringswald
Say goodbye to that purse or car full of games! These days, all you need to entertain your toddler is an iPhone and a bountiful selection of apps. We compiled a list of the best iPhone apps to prevent toddler meltdowns and entertain your little one on road trips, waiting rooms, in the grocery store, and anywhere else. We’re not sure who’s going to love them more…the parents or the kids!
NOTE: All of the apps below can be found in the App Store on your iPhone.
Do you have an iPhone app you love that we didn’t include? Tell us about it in the comments section below!
The Pianist
Ages 4 +
$3.99
Your little Beethoven can press 3D keys to create his or her own song. Once they’ve mastered their first concerto, they can then record it and play it back for all their adoring fans.
What a great gift idea for a mom-to-be. Pregnancy Countdown Hand Painted Magnetic Chalkboard $28.00 
Comment by peter on Oct 02 2009 01:36:45:
Have you checked out our toddler App, Monkey Preschool Lunchbox ( http://thup.com/preschool/ ). It’s a collection of 5 games about packing lunch for monkeys — matching, puzzles, colors, letters, and counting.
It’s currently an iTunes Store featured “New&Noteworthy” App, and is (at least right now) the #1 selling kids game in the App Store.
Would love to hear what you think!
Comment by graham on Oct 02 2009 03:52:45:
An iPhone kids application you should check out is iStoryTime. It’s a library of narrated and illustrated kids books for the iPhone. There are 6 books available in the Apple AppStore today: http://www.istorytimeapp.com/appstore With new ones coming out every week.
Great for driving in the car, on the airplane, or at a restaurant waiting for the bill when the kids are going crazy.
Books are $1.99/ea from iTunes and can also be purchased on your phone from anywhere. Great for entertaining the kids in a guilt free way. All the wholesomeness of a book with the convenience of your phone.
Enjoy!
Website: http://www.istorytimeapp.com
On the AppStore: http://www.istorytimeapp.com/appstore
Comment by Kendall (Resident Mom) on Oct 03 2009 12:36:39:
DoodleBuddy is great too – and FREE
Wooden Labrynth 3D – the Free version – keeps my almost 4 yr old captivated for hours! We were able to buy a car and go through all of the financial stuff without so much as a peep from him!
Comment by Donald from Hippo Hooray on Oct 07 2009 08:39:31:
We recently released a collection of three iPhone apps, called Hippo Hooray. Created by parents for their own children, Hippo Hooray is a great way for your children to learn their letters, colors, and shapes as well as keep them entertained.
Check out the apps at http://www.hippohooray.com!
We’d love any thoughts or feedback. Email us at hippos at hippohooray dot com or follow us on twitter at @hippohooray.
Comment by Benjamin on Dec 15 2009 08:30:00:
If you were looking for a toddler flashcards app, you should check out Dream Cortex’s Baby Flash Cards 2. It is now available on the App Store. Please visit http://www.dreamcortex.com/2009/12/10/dream-cortex-iphone-app-baby-flash-cards-2-with-voices/ for details.
Thanks and hope you and your kids enjoy it.
Comment by Michel on Feb 25 2010 06:16:15:
We’ve recently released a series of Dr. Seuss iPhone apps. The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and more are all available. More info can be found here…
http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/drseuss
Comment by Tomas on Apr 30 2010 10:29:47:
We have tried to make Savanna – our newest app for children one of the nicest at the App Store. Check for yourself:
Comment by Amy Johnsonbaugh on Apr 30 2010 10:51:47:
If you don’t own an iPhone but have a BlackBerry or Android phone from Sprint, try these kid-friendly apps:
Healthy Diet For Kids – Helping kids lead healthy lifestyles begins with parents who teach their children to recognize healthy and unhealthy food. In this game your child’s goal is to select the healthy items to get “health reward” points.
Baby Go! – Keeps little ones entertained with colorful letter blocks that dance around the phone’s screen at the push of a button.
Comment by Digital Dad on Jun 16 2010 10:48:52:
Another Great Kids Game: Pre-k Safari kids iPhone Game:
The magnificent plains of the Serengeti come to life in this entertainingly educational interactive game. Pre-K Safari sends little preschool explorers on their way to fun and learning with this exciting game for children ages 2-5. Touch the screen and animals come to life with the sounds and sights of the grasslands.
Features:
- Learn Shapes, Colors, Numbers, and ABCs with both drill and test modes.
- Meet 28 fun animated animals including zebras, elephants, and lions! The Hyena host encourages your child as they play with a variety of positive feedback.
- Easy to learn! The intuitive style of play means that your child can dive right in to the rugged wilds!
- Keep track of your youngster’s achievements/skill level with a simple 5-star system.
Comment by Greg Phillips on Jun 01 2011 11:26:02:
Local Tween Designs App for iPhone and Raises Money to Fight Breast Cancer
Brooklyn is more than your typical 12-year-old. She takes dance lessons, plays tennis, and argues with her twin brother like many other girls her age, but on the side, she’s an entrepreneur. And with her family’s help, she designed Giggle Bear™ for the iPhone mobile digital device. The game, available today on iTunes, is the brainchild of Brooklyn.
Comment by Michelle Ashton on Apr 10 2012 09:05:50:
You should check out http://www.p2games.co.uk.
They have so many great apps for kids!