My son thinks the Create a Car app is an absolute kick in the pants. The app lets him create custom cars and then write up descriptions about each one. The cars are stored in his virtual garage and he can tinker with them whenever he wants. The car creation begins when he chooses a [...]

Here is a product that’s simple, functional and very versitile. The MoviePeg is a portable stand for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. I tried out the stand for my iPad and the MoviePeg came as two small pieces that stack together when not in use.

As I’ve explored the Encyclopedia Britannica Kids Volcanoes app I have been seriously impressed with both the content and design. This is a beautifully designed app that’s full of information, activities and games. There are several different things you can do with the app. First, you can read informational articles about volcanoes. The articles feature [...]

PIX is a English Spanish dictionary that combines vocabulary with real life photographs. The vocabulary is divided into categories and various subcategories. The different topics are represented by thumbnails of pictures. There are sixteen main categories and 125 subcategories. All together that makes for 2100 words and photos. You navigate through the app by tapping [...]

Colorama is a coloring book app that’s available for both the iPad and iPhone, albeit in different formats. For the iPhone the app is titled Colorama – Kids Coloring Book. With your purchase you’ll receive several coloring books that were included in the purchase price. These are groups of pictures that belong to a theme. [...]

Monster Scanner is a very cool app. My kids have been using it to scan the house for monsters. The best is when my son scans his sisters. It drives them crazy and when I ask him to stop he just gives me this look like, do you blame me for checking?? Monster Scanner has [...]

Supermarket Management HD is a time management game that puts you to work at a grocery store. Your character is Kate. She’s just graduated from college and this is her first big job. Kate’s boss is relying on her to keep the shelves stocked, run the checkout and keep the customers happy. Time management games [...]

Smarty Shortz 1st is a collection of lessons and mini games from a variety of different subjects. The app covers Math, History, Spelling, Reading, Science and Geography. Each subject features several lessons. When a lesson is completed a mini game that relates to the lesson can be played. This collection of lessons focuses on first [...]

WorldLive Shopper features Twitter tweets from retailers. Retailers include ToysRUs, Target, Walmart, Gap, Best Buy, eBay and more. Using the app you will be able to see their tweets even if you don’t have a Twitter account. WorldLive Shopper can also connect you to the retailer’s website or Facebook page. Additionally, there is an “On [...]

I’ve gotten word that the Captain Duck storybook app is now free for a limited time. This is the app version of Jez Alborough’s book. Take advantage of the offer! See the app in iTunes