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Educational (29 programs)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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).
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. PROS: Easy to play. Three game modes. Lots of cool dinosaurs. Good game play variation.
    CONS: Young kids need supervision. No tutorial. Sound effects are a bit dull. Not much replay value.
  17. PROS: Makes basic math fun and easy. The counting structure is nicely done. Well-designed interface. Interactive 3D graphics.
    CONS: The starting and addition group apples are not kept separate. No setting for 20+20. Most kids would surpass this app fairly quickly. No other fruits or vegetables used.
  18. PROS: A straightforward game that anyone can understand. Can help players to brush up on their geographic knowledge.
    CONS: Gameplay can get repetitive. Graphical interface is extremely basic.
  19. PROS: Extremely easy to play. 25 funny animals. Original soundtrack. No violence in the garb of entertainment.
    CONS: Not for adults. Graphics could be better. Not a lot of levels. App support could be better.
  20. PROS: Contains three games in one. Helps kids to learn about animals. Good-quality photographs. Plenty of animal jigsaw puzzles.
    CONS: Too simple for older children. Graphics inconsistent between games. Parents may find animal noises annoying. The maze game is of limited educational value.

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