Top iOS, Android apps for preschoolers

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  • Vocabulary and Grammar

    Vocabulary and Grammar

    Name: Vocabulary and Grammar

    Developer: Tribal Nova

    Platform: iOS | 

    Price: $Free/in-app purchase

    'Vocabulary and Grammar' focuses on these key language skills using vocabulary exercises, listening comprehension and sentence formation activities. In order to stop these types of lessons becoming dry, animated underwater animals that are beautifully rendered act as the main characters for the games. As an example, an octopus finds hidden objects, and the user needs to group these objects based on their nature or what they are used for. 

    The first level is free, and then an in-app purchase is required.

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

    Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

    Name: Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

    Developer: THUP Games

    Platform: iOS | Android | Windows Phone

    Price: $1.99

    One of the more popular preschooler apps available in Apple's app store, the 'Monkey Preschool Lunchbox' application is a collection of age-appropriate games. The games help teach children their letters, counting, shape recognition and sizes. In order to keep things interesting and engaging, animated monkeys take center stage, and children receive sticker awards when they complete tasks. 

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  • Preschool Arcade

    Preschool Arcade

    Name: Preschool Arcade

    Developer: 3DAL

    Platform: iOS |

    Price: $0.99

    The preschool arcade is a collection of games in the form of an arcade. The four games included within the app, ABC Invasion, Pinball 123, Claw-Crane Matching and Whack-A-Mole Colors are fully animated, include sound, and assist children in learning their letters, colors, numbers and refining their motor skills. 

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  • Endless Alphabet

    Endless Alphabet

    Name: Endless Alphabet

    Developer: Originator

    Platform: iOS | Android | 

    Price: $5.99

    'Endless Alphabet' is an application focused on teaching children their letters and building vocabulary. Friendly monsters, animation and puzzles keep kids interested, and both the alphabet and up to 50 words can be learnt using the app. You do, however, need to be online to use the software. 

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  • Shapes Toddler Preschool

    Shapes Toddler Preschool

    Name: Shapes Toddler Preschool

    Developer: Toddler Teasers

    Platform: iOS | 

    Price: $Free

    Shapes Toddler Preschool is a free app for teaching children their shapes through games, quizzes, flashcards and puzzles. 

    The multi-lingual app -- useable in English, Spanish and French -- works with bright colors, full voice overs and artwork to engage the user. Categories for learning include shapes, animals, transport, numbers, letters, music, money and seasons. 

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  • Little Writer - The Tracing App for Kids

    Little Writer - The Tracing App for Kids

    Name: Little Writer - The Tracing App for Kids

    Developer: Innovative Mobile Apps

    Platform: iOS | 

    Price: $Free

    Once your child recognizes letters and numbers, it's time to get working on their motor skills to write them. This iOS tracing app comes preloaded with a large number of letters and words to practice, but parents and teachers can also customize the program to add their own lessons. 

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  • iTouchiLearn Words: Speech & Language Skills

    iTouchiLearn Words: Speech & Language Skills

    Name: iTouchiLearn Words: Speech & Language Skills

    Developer: Staytoooned

    Platform: iOS | Android |

    Price: $1.99

    iTouchiLearn teaches children about the context of words, going beyond letter and word recognition, with animation and games. There are also others in the series that work with children on life skills, emotions, morning routines and numbers. 

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • What's Different - Odd One Out

    What's Different - Odd One Out

    Name: What's Different - Odd One Out

    Developer: Remarkable Games

    Platform: | Android |

    Price: $Free/premium

    What's different? If you're trying to teach children from age three critical thinking skills and teach them how to differentiate between objects, these games -- 25 sets in the free version and 125 in the paid version -- can help them learn in an engaging way. For example, there may be three birds and a cat, and if the user picks the odd-one-out, they receive a reward. 

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  • Phonics Studio

    Phonics Studio

    Name: Phonics Studio

    Developer: GrasshopperApps.com

    Platform: iOS | 

    Price: $Free

    Recognition is one thing, but we can't neglect speech. Phonics Studio is a good choice for teachers to help their students improve pronunciation, as well as improve vocabulary due to thousands of pre-loaded flashcards. Phonic sounds are grouped into 200+ sound groups, and are accompanied by images to help children connect the dots. 

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

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iTouchiLearn Words: Speech & Language Skills

Name: iTouchiLearn Words: Speech & Language Skills

Developer: Staytoooned

Platform: iOS | Android |

Price: $1.99

iTouchiLearn teaches children about the context of words, going beyond letter and word recognition, with animation and games. There are also others in the series that work with children on life skills, emotions, morning routines and numbers. 

Caption by: Charlie Osborne

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