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Best learning apps & games for kids on Android

Learning apps and games for kids teach letters, phonics, numbers, early coding and creative skills through play, so screen time builds a skill.

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50 apps & games ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Buddy.ai: Kids Learning Games

    AI Buddy Inc.

    4.6 out of 5 (695.5K) 50M+ installs

    A voice-first tutor for ages 3-8.

    Download Now: Buddy.ai: Kids Learning Games Read our review of Buddy.ai: Kids Learning Games

  2. Number 2: Duolingo: Learn Languages

    Duolingo

    4.7 out of 5 (50.2M) 500M+ installs

    A free, broad daily-practice app that fits languages, chess, math and music into short sessions, with ads and optional purchases.

    Download Now: Duolingo: Learn Languages Read our review of Duolingo: Learn Languages
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  1. Number 3: YouTube Kids

    Google LLC

    4.2 out of 5 (3.4M) 500M+ installs

    A free, well-equipped video app for children whose value depends on the parental setup you are willing to do.

    Download Now: YouTube Kids Read our review of YouTube Kids

  2. Number 4: Masha and the Bear Educational

    DTC Lab

    4.4 out of 5 (311.3K) 100M+ installs

    A wide, free activity bundle for under-sixes who know the show, with ads and in-app purchases attached.

    Download Now: Masha and the Bear Educational Read our review of Masha and the Bear Educational

  3. Number 5: BabyBus Kids: Play & Learn

    BabyBus

    4.7 out of 5 (32.2K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, free bundle of mini games, rhymes and cartoons that suits parents of preschoolers willing to manage ads and purchases.

    Download Now: BabyBus Kids: Play & Learn Read our review of BabyBus Kids: Play & Learn

  4. Number 6: Piano Kids - Music & Songs

    Orange Studios Games

    4.3 out of 5 (731.6K) 100M+ installs

    A free, wide-ranging first app for children aged two to eight, best treated as an introduction rather than a music tutor.

    Download Now: Piano Kids - Music & Songs Read our review of Piano Kids - Music & Songs
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  1. Number 7: Bible App for Kids

    Life.Church

    4.3 out of 5 (395.3K) 100M+ installs

    A free, ad-free animated storybook that suits families and teachers of young children, with unusually broad language support.

    Download Now: Bible App for Kids Read our review of Bible App for Kids

  2. Number 8: LogicLike: ABC & Math for Kids

    Massiana - Educational Games

    4.6 out of 5 (89.4K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, ad-free learning catalog for ages 2-8 that earns its subscription if your child uses it regularly.

    Download Now: LogicLike: ABC & Math for Kids Read our review of LogicLike: ABC & Math for Kids

  3. Number 9: Bebi: Baby Games for 2-4y kids

    Bebi Family: preschool learning games for kids

    4.6 out of 5 (243.5K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, ad-free preschool activity library that suits parents of two- to four-year-olds who want safe, offline screen time.

    Download Now: Bebi: Baby Games for 2-4y kids Read our review of Bebi: Baby Games for 2-4y kids

  4. Number 10: KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games

    IDZ Digital Private Limited

    4.6 out of 5 (41.7K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, well-established preschool app that suits families with children under five, provided the subscription and ads are acceptable.

    Download Now: KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games Read our review of KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games

More of the best learning apps & games for kids

  1. 11 Baby Games: Piano & Baby Phone RV AppStudios 4.4 50M+
  2. 12 Baby Games: 2+ kids, toddlers Bebi Family: Educational Games for Kids 4.6 5M+
  3. 13 Khan Academy Kids Khan Academy 4.6 10M+
  4. 14 Keiki Learning games for Kids Benipol Limited 4.6 5M+
  5. 15 Photomath Google LLC 4.3 100M+
  6. 16 Baby Games for 1-3 Year Olds Bebi Family: preschool learning games for kids 4.5 10M+
  7. 17 Kids Games: For Toddlers 3-5 RV AppStudios 4.3 50M+
  8. 18 Lingokids: Games & Shows Lingokids - Games, Shows & Songs for Kids 4.3 50M+
  9. 19 Sheriff Labrador Safety Games BabyBus 4.7 5M+
  10. 20 Kids Toddler & Preschool Games RV AppStudios 4.6 10M+
  11. 21 ABCmouse: Kids Learning Games Age of Learning, Inc. 4.6 5M+
  12. 22 Vlad and Niki - Smart Games AppQuiz 4.4 10M+
  13. 23 LEGO® Play LEGO System A/S 4.4 10M+
  14. 24 Speech Blubs: Language Therapy Blub Blub Inc. 4.5 5M+
  15. 25 Baby Balloons pop AppQuiz 4.4 10M+
  16. 26 Educational games for kids 2 4 Wow Kids 4.4 10M+
  17. 27 Baby Panda: Dental Care BabyBus 4.7 50M+
  18. 28 Applaydu: Talk & Play ​ Ferrero Trading Lux S.A. 4.2 50M+
  19. 29 PBS KIDS Video PBS KIDS 4.3 10M+
  20. 30 Baby Panda's Play Land BabyBus 4.4 10M+
  21. 31 Minecraft Education Mojang 4.1 50M+
  22. 32 Baby Games for 2-5 Year Olds Timpy Games For Kids, Toddlers & Baby 4.7 1M+
  23. 33 ABC Kids: Tracing & Learning BayBee Brain 4.3 10M+
  24. 34 LEGO® DUPLO® Disney StoryToys 4.3 10M+
  25. 35 LEGO® DUPLO® Marvel StoryToys 4.3 10M+
  26. 36 Little Stories: Bedtime Books Diveo Media - Story Books for Kids 4.9 5M+
  27. 37 PBS KIDS Games PBS KIDS 4.3 10M+
  28. 38 Vlad and Niki: Kids Piano Hippo Kids Games 4.7 5M+
  29. 39 Kiddopia - Kids Learning Games Kiddopia Inc. 4.4 5M+
  30. 40 LEGO® DUPLO® World StoryToys 4.3 10M+
  31. 41 Math Kids: Math Games For Kids RV AppStudios 4.5 50M+
  32. 42 Hello Kitty: Kids Hospital Hippo Kids Games 4.7 10M+
  33. 43 Pok Pok | Montessori Preschool Pok Pok 4.7 500K+
  34. 44 ABC Kids - Tracing & Phonics RV AppStudios 4.5 50M+
  35. 45 Balloon Pop Kids Learning Game Bebi Family: preschool learning games for kids 4.3 5M+
  36. 46 Budge World: Learning & Fun Budge Studios 4.2 10M+
  37. 47 Coloring Games: Color & Paint RV AppStudios 4.4 100M+
  38. 48 SplashLearn: Kids Learning App StudyPad, Inc. 4.7 1M+
  39. 49 Kids Academy: Learning Games Bimi Boo Kids Learning Games for Toddlers FZ-LLC 4.8 1M+
  40. 50 Toddler Piano and Music Games Toy Tap LLP 4.2 10M+
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About learning apps & games for kids

The better ones keep a clear learning goal in view while still feeling like a game, so a parent can hand over a device with some confidence. They cover preschool to school age, though the fit varies by age and subject. Some drill one skill, such as letter sounds or addition, and stay narrow; others bundle several subjects into one library. Some are made for a child to use alone, while others expect a parent nearby. How much structure they impose, and how they handle ads, purchases and offline play, vary as well.

What to look for

  • Check the age range and skill level, since an app aimed at a four-year-old will frustrate a nine-year-old and the other way around.
  • Look at how the app handles ads and in-app purchases, because a child tapping through a game can hit a paywall or an ad on their own.
  • See whether progress is saved and shown to a parent, which tells you if the app is tracking learning or just playing sounds.
  • Confirm whether the app works without a connection, since tablets often travel in cars and on flights where Wi-Fi is not available.
  • Read what data the app collects from children and how it is used, as some collect more than a parent expects from a young user.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.