ABCmouse suits families seeking activities across several early-learning subjects for children ages 2–8.
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Best Apps For Kids 2026
Facts read 23 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Apps for kids cover early reading, maths, language learning, coding and digital books. Parents can use this guide to compare age range, learning focus, access and family controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 ABCmouse | ABCmouse suits families seeking activities across several early-learning subjects for children ages 2–8. | 6.4 | $45 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Kodable | Kodable suits families introducing children ages 4–10 to coding, typing, and STEM activities. | 6.0 | $119.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Reading Eggs | Reading Eggs suits families seeking structured reading practice for children ages 2–13, with a dashboard for tracking progress. | 5.8 | $99.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Khan Academy | It suits independent learners, teachers, and parents looking for free courses and learning tools across K-12 and early college subjects. | 5.7 | $10 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Starfall | It suits families and educators seeking reading practice from Pre-K through fifth grade. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Endless Reader | 5.6 | $5.99 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Epic | Epic suits children 12 and under and families looking for digital reading materials. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Lingokids | Lingokids is for children aged 2 to 8 and families seeking learning activities across early academic and social topics. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Duolingo | Duolingo suits learners looking for short, adaptable lessons in languages, chess, or math. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 HOMER | 5.4 | $59.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
The finder puts newer releases before older ones and shows figures makers publish, without a score. It lets you review free plans, trial terms, platforms, offline use, parent dashboards, child profiles and supported languages.
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Kodable
Kodable suits families introducing children ages 4–10 to coding, typing, and STEM activities.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
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Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs suits families seeking structured reading practice for children ages 2–13, with a dashboard for tracking progress.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.8 Visit
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Khan Academy
It suits independent learners, teachers, and parents looking for free courses and learning tools across K-12 and early college subjects.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
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Starfall
It suits families and educators seeking reading practice from Pre-K through fifth grade.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
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Epic
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.6 Visit Epic suits children 12 and under and families looking for digital reading materials.
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Lingokids
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.6 Visit Lingokids is for children aged 2 to 8 and families seeking learning activities across early academic and social topics.
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Duolingo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.4 Visit Duolingo suits learners looking for short, adaptable lessons in languages, chess, or math.
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SplashLearn
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $7.49 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit SplashLearn suits elementary-age children learning math and English at home or in classrooms.
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PBS KIDS Games
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.2 Visit It suits children ages 2 to 8 and families seeking free games across several learning subjects.
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Sago Mini World
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows $34.99 a year Record5.2 Visit Sago Mini World suits preschoolers and young children playing with parental supervision.
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ScratchJr
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.2 Visit ScratchJr suits children ages 5–7 who are beginning to explore programming by making stories and games.
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Moose Math
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record5.1 Visit Moose Math may suit children ages 3–7 practicing foundational math, with progress information available to parents and teachers.
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Teach Your Monster to Read
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.9 Visit The game is intended for teachers and parents or guardians using a teaching tool with young children.
Before you choose
Check the cost before you start
Several entries, including ABCmouse, Endless Alphabet, Endless Reader, Epic and Kodable, show a free plan. Paid options can list a starting monthly price, such as $14.99 for ABCmouse, $7.25 on an annual Epic plan or $24.99 for Kodable.
Trial periods vary. ABCmouse shows a 30-day period, whereas Epic and Kodable show seven days. Funexpected Math starts at $29.99 per month and includes a seven-day trial.
Match the app to your devices
Apps in this list are available on iOS, Android, the web, macOS or Windows. Check the platform entry against the phone, tablet or computer your child will use.
For travel or unreliable internet, review each app’s offline-use information before deciding.
Choose a learning focus
Match an app to a child’s stage and goal by checking its age range and learning-focus fields. The list includes reading, maths, languages, coding and digital books.
Kodable is centered on coding, whereas Endless Alphabet and Endless Reader develop early language skills.
Review parent tools
A dashboard for parents may let you monitor or manage a child’s activity. Child profiles can separate settings or progress within a household.
Check the listing for these controls, along with supported languages, before signing up.
Questions
What devices and platforms support these kids apps?
The listings include iOS, Android, web, macOS and Windows. Check the app’s platform entry against the device you plan to use.
Can I use a free plan?
Free plans are listed for ABCmouse, Endless Alphabet, Endless Reader, Epic, Kodable, Lingokids and MentalUP.
Which apps list a trial?
ABCmouse shows a 30-day trial. Epic, Funexpected Math, Kodable and MentalUP show seven-day trials. HOMER shows a 30-day trial.
What learning subjects are covered?
The comparison covers learning focus. Listed examples include reading, maths, language learning, coding and digital books.
Can children use these apps offline?
Offline capability is one of the comparison fields here. Check the individual listing for its offline-use details.
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