Keep the kids entertained
Play, learn and more with these top kids’ apps.
Help shape your child’s imagination through play! If you’re feeling exhausted from repeat trips to your local park, but want to keep the boredom at bay, the App Store Editors have picked some great apps below that are perfect for long journeys or stay-at-home play for children aged 8 and under.
Discover favourite characters
Featuring TV favourites, bestselling toys and popular book characters, these apps bring beloved names into your child’s day.
Find worlds of fun for everyone
If you’re looking for variety, these kids’ apps are filled with activities to get stuck into at any time – including colouring and jigsaw fun, educational games and much more.
Colour and create
Painting doesn’t always have to equal mess! In these apps kids can explore colours, patterns and shapes, all while discovering self-expression. They can find favourite characters and scenes to colour in, or get creative and scribble their own.
Learn on the go
From this bunch, kids can role-play as a scientist, care for pets, cook up a storm in the kitchen, practise daily hygiene and develop literacy and numeracy skills through engaging activities and games.
Unwind with stories
Find a quiet corner to settle down with one of these top storybook apps. Your child can read along at their own pace, or listen to beautifully narrated stories. There are popular tales and classic fairytales here, sure to inspire a love of reading.
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