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Best Apps For Kids in 2026
Apps for kids support learning and practice on iOS, Android, the web, macOS, and Windows. They cover areas such as reading, languages, math, coding, and general learning.
- 28 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
ABCmouse
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2ABCmouse combines a broad early learning curriculum with personalized Learning Paths and progress syncing.
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Endless Reader
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMacEndless Reader focuses on sight-word recognition, spelling, and meaning through short interactive activities. Six words can be tried free, with additional packs sold separately or in bundles.
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Epic
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebEpic combines a broad children's reading library with family controls and classroom tools. Check device compatibility and regional book availability, and note that family access is paid.
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Endless Alphabet
Free plan AndroidiPhoneEndless Alphabet provides early literacy practice through interactive puzzles and animations. Families should note the limited free content and iOS download requirements.
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Khan Academy
by Khan AcademyFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebKhan Academy combines a broad free course library with mobile learning and tools for teachers and young children.
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Kodable
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebKodable offers family and school options, with introductory lessons available through the free school plan. Check the profile limits, student counts, and Premium access hours against your needs.
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PBS KIDS Games
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1PBS KIDS Games offers a broad range of free learning games for young children across several platforms. Families should consider PBS’s stated activity-data collection and personal-use limit.
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Prodigy Math
by Prodigy MathFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Prodigy Math for elementary math practice with adaptive learning, guided lessons, and parent progress tools.
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ScratchJr
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1ScratchJr combines block-based programming with tools for making expressive projects, and it is free.
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Moose Math
by Moose MathFree plan AndroidiPhoneMoose Math offers several early math activities, rewards, and a progress report section at no cost. Its listed scope is math, and families may want to review the stated privacy details before use.
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Sago Mini World
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindowsSago Mini World offers open-ended activities, offline play, and subscription sharing across devices. Families should note the annual price and the maker’s recommendation for parental supervision.
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Smiling Mind
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebSmiling Mind offers a broad free library of mental fitness activities, with routines and tracking for ongoing use. It is not a substitute for treatment, particularly for moderate to severe concerns.
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SplashLearn
by SplashLearnFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebSplashLearn combines curriculum-aligned math and reading practice with games, learning paths, and family progress reports.
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Starfall
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Starfall for a child-focused reading program with a free reading option and membership activities across Pre-K through fifth grade.
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Teach Your Monster to Read
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebTeach Your Monster to Read pairs staged phonics practice with progress tracking and resources for adults.
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Funexpected Math
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebFunexpected Math combines a large early-learning curriculum with adaptive tutoring and controls for parents and schools.
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Moshi
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 20
HOMER
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebHOMER offers personalized, ad-free learning across several subject areas, with profiles for up to four children. It is a paid service, with a 30-day trial and gift options that include offline mode.
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MentalUP
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 22
Reading Eggs
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2Choose Reading Eggs for adaptive reading lessons and progress tracking across a broad age range.
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Pok Pok
Free trial AndroidiPhonePok Pok offers an ad-free, exploratory playroom with broad creative activities and offline access. Families should check device requirements and the unlisted subscription cost before subscribing.
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Toca Boca World
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1 - 25
Todo Math
Free plan AndroidiPhone
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Questions
Which apps list a free plan?
ABCmouse, Endless Alphabet, Endless Reader, Epic, Kodable, and MentalUP list a free plan. Lingokids is marked freemium without a specified free-plan note.
Which apps list a 30-day trial?
ABCmouse and HOMER list 30-day trials.
Which apps list a 7-day trial?
Epic, Funexpected Math, Kodable, and MentalUP list 7-day trials.
What paid starting prices are listed?
ABCmouse lists $14.99 per month, Epic $7.25 per month on an annual plan, Kodable $24.99 per month, and Funexpected Math $29.99 per month.
What should I compare before choosing?
Compare free plan, paid from, age range, learning focus, offline use, parent dashboard, child profiles, and supported languages.
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