ABCmouse suits families seeking activities across several early-learning subjects for children ages 2–8.
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Best Educational Games 2026
Facts read 23 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Learning through play can make practice more approachable, but the right fit depends on the learner and the setting. ABCmouse, Boddle, and GCompris are among the educational games here, with options spanning different ages and subjects. Compared on learner age and subject focus, the entries also vary in delivery mode and offline play, useful details when considering where and how a learner will use them. Progress tracking, standards alignment, and a teacher dashboard help you weigh the learning and oversight features available. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well, so access and cost sit alongside the educational features in your comparison.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GCompris | GCompris suits children ages 2 to 10 and educators looking for varied practice activities at school or home. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 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 |
| 05 Boddle | Boddle is intended for K–6 classrooms, families, and homeschoolers. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Starfall | It suits families and educators seeking reading practice from Pre-K through fifth grade. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 PBS KIDS Games | It suits children ages 2 to 8 and families seeking free games across several learning subjects. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 08 ScratchJr | ScratchJr suits children ages 5–7 who are beginning to explore programming by making stories and games. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 SplashLearn | SplashLearn suits elementary-age children learning math and English at home or in classrooms. | 5.2 | $7.49 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 ABCya! | 5.1 | $79 a year | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 8 Oct 2026 |
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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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GCompris
GCompris suits children ages 2 to 10 and educators looking for varied practice activities at school or home.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record5.9 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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Boddle
Boddle is intended for K–6 classrooms, families, and homeschoolers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
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Starfall
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.6 Visit It suits families and educators seeking reading practice from Pre-K through fifth grade.
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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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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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SplashLearn
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $7.49 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit SplashLearn suits elementary-age children learning math and English at home or in classrooms.
15
Moose Math
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record5.0 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.
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Legends of Learning
Web $790 a year Record4.8 Visit The platform suits elementary and middle school educators seeking standards-aligned games, assignments, and progress tracking.
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Mission US
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Mission US is intended especially for middle school students in grades 5–8, including classroom learners.
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Kodu Game Lab
WebWindows Free plan Record4.5 Visit Kodu suits young children and adults learning programming through visual, project-based game creation.
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