Digits, The: Fraction Blast
Free, $9.99 in-app
Ages 8-10
Overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: Rock 'n Roll meets Singapore Math in this mashup of well-done cut scenes and problem solving opportunities. You enter your answers in creative ways, e.g., using the fret board of a bass guitar.
Need to know: Watch out for the in-app sales! This "free" app tosses children the chance to buy the next chapter for $9.99, right in the middle of the game. Note that this is a fairly large download, at 240 MB. Visit www.watchthedigits.com.
Ages 8-10
Overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: Rock 'n Roll meets Singapore Math in this mashup of well-done cut scenes and problem solving opportunities. You enter your answers in creative ways, e.g., using the fret board of a bass guitar.
Need to know: Watch out for the in-app sales! This "free" app tosses children the chance to buy the next chapter for $9.99, right in the middle of the game. Note that this is a fairly large download, at 240 MB. Visit www.watchthedigits.com.
StoryBots Starring You StoryBooks
Free/$7.99
Ages 3-up
Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: JibJab -- the site with those hilarious puppet-like figures -- has been busy lately, making apps that let you put your own face inside the story. The result is hilarious, and works wonders to perk up your day. There are 18 apps (called "books") available as of November 2012.
Need to know: Be warned -- these apps do a great job pulling you in for free, and then do everything possible to get you to buy the next book in the series for $7.99 per title. There's also a monthly subscription model for $1.99 each.
Ages 3-up
Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: JibJab -- the site with those hilarious puppet-like figures -- has been busy lately, making apps that let you put your own face inside the story. The result is hilarious, and works wonders to perk up your day. There are 18 apps (called "books") available as of November 2012.
Need to know: Be warned -- these apps do a great job pulling you in for free, and then do everything possible to get you to buy the next book in the series for $7.99 per title. There's also a monthly subscription model for $1.99 each.
