By Common Sense Media
Your preschooler wants an app, but you don’t want to drop $2.99 on a throwaway game that won’t even get you through the line at the grocery store. The good news is that there are great apps out there for little ones that are not only worth the price of a latte but also have some educational value. The best apps for preschoolers have few rules and objectives and really make the most of your preschooler’s creativity, curiosity, and silliness. Some of these apps are completely open-ended, some involve numbers, and some develop a love of reading. Find the preschool apps that fit your kid!
Super-smart playground designed for youngest app users.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $1.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Boynton does hilarious bit of creative whimsy for toddlers.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Express feelings in safe, healthy ways with Daniel’s lead.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Discarded and found items inspire creativity, “upcycling.”
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Virtual dollhouse encourages creative play.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $3.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Apps for Windows
Cheerful preschool math app covers wide range of skills.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Price: $6.99
Classic reborn as fee-based e-library with great selection.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $10 per month
Devices: iPad, Kindle Fire
Create and interact with mesmerizing natural landscape.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Adorable physics platformer creates little problem-solvers.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
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