Many games are free downloads that offer in-app purchases.
Turn off in-app purchasesbefore installing games on iPad for your kids.
Some games can seem like a great deal until you get the bill with the in-app purchases.
Disney
‘Candy Crush Saga’
Fantastic artwork and unique board designs.
Hundreds of new stages.
A great take on the classic matching game.
It’s easy to break the piggy bank on in-app purchases.
Some levels are nearly impossible to pass.
Cost of gold has risen, but the prizes have been reduced.
Candy Crushhas taken on a life of its own since its release.
It mixes the classic connect-the-matching-symbols gameplay with everyone’s favorite pastime: eating candy.
Older kids will enjoy the puzzles the game presents, and even adults will find it engaging.
Appropriate for kids ages 4 and older.
‘Minion Rush’
Great costumes.
3D environments based onDespicable Memovies.
Download and play for free.
Updates may wipe out progress.
Slow play without certain minions.
The endless runner game has exploded sinceTemple Rushhit the app store.
Kids will enjoy this game because it’s quick to play and fun to compete for the highest score.
Appropriate for kids ages 9 and older.
‘Miracle Merchant’
Great graphics and music.
Tutorial not much help.
Could use more variety.
Nay Games
Too difficult for younger children.
The cards change daily, and daily tasks keep players coming back for more.
The gameplay is Solitaire-style and offers amazing graphics and fun music.
While the basics of the game are easy to learn, mastering it is difficult.
Appropriate for kids ages 12 and older.
‘Fruit Ninja 2’
Fantastic graphics and sound effects.
Modes give lots of play options.
Solid folllowup to the original Fruit Ninja.
The game is a bit buggy.
Lots of ads, especially at higher levels.
Some in-app purchases reach $20.
‘Alto’s Adventure’
Gorgeous graphics.
Play as a snowboarder on never-ending mountains.
Is difficult in places.
More characters would be nice.
The game is not too hard and not too easy.
‘Where’s My Water?’
Disney
More than 500 puzzles for hours of gameplay.
Syncing with iCloud can be glitchy.
Paid app with in-app purchases.
Need in-app purchases for the best experience.
If cleanliness is next to godliness, Swampy is going to make one fun little deity.
‘Cut the Rope GOLD’
Outstanding graphics.
Great way to learn about physics.
Lots of levels to keep you interested.
Difficult for children under 10, despite the rating.
Paid app contains ads.
‘Slice Fractions’
Playful learning at its best.
Best for kids aged 5 to 12.
Teaches important math concepts.
Challenging for kids under 6.
Difficult for kids who learn by listening.
Some levels require abstract thinking.
Many kid-friendly games are about having fun, not about learning something new.
Slice Fractionsmanages to capture fun inside a game that’s all about learning fractions.
It’s ideal for kids who are ready to move beyond whole numbers and conquer division.
‘Bubble Ball’
Nay Games
Create your own levels or play user-created ones.
A fun way to learn physics.
The first 48 levels are free.
Won’t challenge older kids.
Graphics aren’t terribly sophisticated.
The average price for an game that isn’t free is under $3.
