Apps for Kids

Mark Frauenfelder
  • 3.6 (210)
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Apps for Kids

Reviews of fun apps for kids and parents

  1. 07/25/2014

    Apps for Kids 058: Geometry Dash

    Apps for Kids is Boing Boing’s podcast about cool apps and games for kids and parents. My co-host is my 11-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we talked about Geometry Dash, a platform game where you have to jump, fly and flip your way through dangerous passages and spiky obstacles. It’s $2 for iOS and Android. We are taking listener comments and questions. Email us, or send an MP3 attachment of your question or comment and we will run it on the show! This episode of Apps for Kids is brought to you by Shoparoo - start earning for your school today.

    6 min

  2. 06/20/2014

    Apps for Kids 057: Mega Dead Pixel

    Apps for Kids is Boing Boing’s podcast about cool apps and games for kids and parents. My co-host is my 11-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we talked about Mega Dead Pixel, an endless runner game where you have to avoid colliding with obstacles while collecting coins and special pixels. It’s free for iOS and Android. We are taking listener comments and questions. Email us, or send an MP3 attachment of your question or comment and we will run it on the show! This episode is brought to you by Care.com, offering any type of care your family needs. As an Apps for Kids listener, you can save 25% when you become a Premium Member.

    5 min

  3. 06/06/2014

    Apps for Kids 056

    Forbidden Island is a game where you and the other players work together to collect treasure from a rapidly sinking island. This episode is brought to you by Care.com, offering any type of care your family needs. As an Apps for Kids listener, you can save 25% when you become a Premium Member.

    6 min

  4. 01/18/2014

    Apps for Kids 055: Badland

    Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we reviewed a side-scrolling action/adventure game with fun physics, called Badland. It's $3.99 for iOS and Android. And, we present a new "Would you rather?" question.

    11 min

  5. 12/16/2013

    Apps for Kids 054: Pascal Robot by Atoms

    Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we reviewed a bluetooth-enabled snap-together robot kit for kids called Pascal. It's made by Atoms and costs $119. Apps for Kids is sponsored by HuluPlus. HuluPlus lets you binge on thousands of hit shows -- anytime, anywhere on your TV, PC, smart phone or tablet. Click here to support Apps for Kids and get an extended free trial of Hulu Plus.

    12 min

  6. 12/07/2013

    Apps for Kids 053: Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel

    Subscribe to Apps for Kids Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher Apps for Kids is sponsored by Little Blueprint: Personalized and ready-made children's books based on brain science, empowering kids to thrive through life's challenges and celebrations. Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we set down our smartphones to talk about the Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel, in which two kids team up with Crazy Dave, the deranged zombie prepper, to rid Neighborville of the invading horde of undead humans. Jane also grabs my staple remover that I was repairing with Sugru and messes it up. We also present a new "Would you rather?" question: JavaScript is disabled! If you're an app developer and would like to have Jane and me try one of your apps for possible review, email a redeem code to appsforkids@boingboing.net. Jane and I love to get your emails with questions about game, gear, and tech. What's your question? Listen to past episodes of Apps for Kids here.

    7 min

  7. 11/24/2013

    Apps for Kids 052: Edge

    Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we review Edge. It's $2.99 at the iTunes Store and Google Play. We also present a new "Would you rather?" question.

    11 min

  8. 11/15/2013

    Apps for Kids 051: Cookie Clicker

    Apps for Kids is sponsored by HuluPlus. HuluPlus lets you binge on thousands of hit shows -- anytime, anywhere on your TV, PC, smart phone or tablet. Click here to support Apps for Kids and get an extended free trial of Hulu Plus. Subscribe to Apps for Kids Subscribe in iTunes | Download this episode | Stitcher Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode, we review Cookie Clicker, a game that's free to play on the Web. We also present a new "Would you rather?" question and Jane lists her favorite comic books. If you're an app developer and would like to have Jane and me try one of your apps for possible review, email a redeem code to appsforkids@boingboing.net. Jane and I love to get your emails with questions about game, gear, and tech. What's your question? Listen to past episodes of Apps for Kids here. To get a weekly email to notify you when a new episode of Apps for Kids is up, sign up here.

    14 min
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Reviews of fun apps for kids and parents

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  • Creator
    Mark Frauenfelder
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2014
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Boing Boing
  • Show Website
    Apps for Kids

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