These simulation apps are currently both free, and will offer hours of fun for tweens and teens. Note that the first app includes some online features and the second offers in-app purchases, so some parental guidance is suggested. The first features very realistic horses, and the second is a great introduction for tweens or teens … Read more
How many times have you downloaded a free or bargain app, only to find there’s not much to it and you never use it again after your first, experimental try? This post highlights apps for the more discerning buyer, who wants richness, depth and artistry that will keep him coming back again and again, and … Read more
Apps from developers Fox and Sheep bring a little extra thought and artistry to the world of apps for kids. Their award-winning apps for preschoolers are designed to be irresistibly interactive, pulling in kids and adults alike with their quirky animations, funny sound effects and gorgeous artwork. Nighty Night! Bedtime story for children (4.5/5 stars, … Read more
All three of these match-3 puzzle games are rated 4.5/5 stars and as of this writing (on 7/20/16) all three of them are FREE! Bee Brilliant (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE) Explore the world of Beeland and meet the singing Babees, the crazy Busy Bees and the cheeky spiders in this buzzing FREE puzzle game. Get … Read more
These word game apps from Blue Ox Technologies are very popular and highly-rated, and as of this writing (on 7/19/16) they’re all FREE! First up, it’s Moxie (4.5/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently FREE). Moxie is all about transforming words into new words. You start with a hand of 52 letters that you go through “Solitaire” … Read more
The old-school games you used to play with a pencil and pad as a kid are now available as mobile apps! Ultimate Hangman HD (4/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents) – From Amazon: Ultimate Hangman HD is a must have-hangman game with 4 awesome themes (Doodle Hangman, Chillin’ Chalk, Christmas Snowman and Flower Power), … Read more
Use these daily workout apps to target the areas you’d most like to strengthen, or combine them into a full circuit training workout. Daily Ab Workout (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents) Daily Ab Workout contains three 5 to 10 minute daily ab routines for men and women that step you through thirty of … Read more
These instrument tuner apps help to ensure kids can keep practicing all summer vacation long, even when they’re away from home. As of this writing, all four are FREE! Guitar Tuner – Guitar Tuna – The Ultimate Free Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Ukulele with Chord tab game and Metronome (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE) GuitarTuna … Read more