Educational (30 programs)
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Neat and minimalist user interface. Uses click and drag system. Generates its own gates.CONS: Lacks in-program tutorial. Requires knowledge of circuits and truth tables.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Ideal for young children. Interactive and fun. Encourages development of young minds. Very well priced.CONS: Doesn't have a debugging mode. No ability to save completed programs. Size of programming window is fixed. No ability to enter code using swift language.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Learning in a fun way. Two modes: adventure and practice. Augments thinking skills. Boosts creativity.CONS: Kids may find using the controller difficult. Graphics look outdated. Slow progress. Dull music.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Limitless creative opportunities. Learning-through-play mechanics. Accessible and family-friendly.CONS: No multiplayer option.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Brain App does not need much memory. Daily tasks can be set within the preferences menu. Short-term tasks are ideal for those with busy schedules. All updates are free.CONS: Older systems may not be supported. Will not work with 32-bit processors. Completion times can be impacted when using a mouse. Does not provide detailed analytical results.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Change the shade of each color if you wish. Colored images are saved automatically. Simple enough for children to master. The arithmetic puzzle is a novel idea.CONS: It has very poor replayablity value. Children may quickly become bored of the game’s arithmetic features. Need a wider variety of usable images. Some of the images look cheap and hastily constructed.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Bright, colourful images. Wide selection of available words. Adaptable difficulty level. Two word games in one.CONS: Few available avatars, mostly boys. Very repetitive game. Images not very well designed. Occasional misspellings.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Unique gaming concept. Addictive and engaging.CONS: A bit on the short side. May be too simple for certain gamers.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Huge range of word searches. Secret hidden messages.CONS: Not very user-friendly. Games cannot be easily exported.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Sound effects are included. There are numerous high-quality images to enjoy. Children will love the calming background music. A mode has been designed for children under four.CONS: 46.2 megabytes of memory is somewhat hefty. There is no option to add new images. No automatic printing feature. Older children might find this game slightly repetitive.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Cute and colourful graphics. Good range of tasks. Large number of mini games. good educational element.CONS: Tends to freeze. Does not always open. Some games are rather repetitive. Sound effects are a little off.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Ideal for kids in the 2 to 5-year range. Multiple reading modes. Great sound effects. Beautiful musical score.CONS: Freezes randomly. Pop-ups are not there on every page. The game portions could distract kids from the story. Limited number of languages (no Japanese, for instance).- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Includes 21 different visual effects. A child may learn up to 300 words. Has a movable alphabet for word construction. Sounds out one version of each letter.CONS: Cheap graphics that look dated and quickly drawn up. Letter colors make it more difficult for dyslexic people. Thin fonts are not child friendly. Requires adult operation if children are to learn from it.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: A range of pictures to colour. Captures the spirit of Halloween. Has a spectrum of colours to choose. Some aspects are educational.CONS: Will not appeal to older children. Tied to a specific time of year. Certain images require payment. Very small children might find it too spooky.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Cute and colourful characters to interact with. Large number of maths problems to solve.CONS: The fun wears off rather quickly. Not much replay value.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Firsthand experience in the platformer characters development. Packed with realistic game elements. Tweak functions to your liking. Free to play.CONS: Missing help button.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Has fifty levels. Once it's finished. you can go back for trophies.CONS: Higher levels have extremely tight time limits. Can get repetitive after a while.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Colorful, appealing graphics. Encouraging virtual rewards for success. No time limits or wrong-answer penalties. Helps build basic literacy skills.CONS: Limited number of games. Useful only to younger students. Repetitive music. Objects can be hard to distinguish on smaller screens.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: There is no charge to download this game. The associated graphics are highly detailed and entertaining.CONS: There are times when in-app purchases will be presented to the user. Many of the more advanced features will require an upgrade to a paid application.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Has arrange of festive images. Educational as well as fun. Children will enjoy the sounds and music. Features an easy mode for very small children.CONS: Most pictures require payment to access. Will not appeal to older kids. Lacks appeal outside of Christmastime. Some kids may find it repetetive.
