Best Curio alternatives: apps like Curio: Interactive Toys

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

7 free apps

Updated October 2026

Curio: Interactive Toys

Curio Interactive

🎮 Games

📚 Education

👪 Family

Whether you want more options like Curio or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Curio

bondu for parents by The AI Toy Company

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

5.0(4 ratings)

Free

This app allows parents to monitor and guide their child's interactions with an AI-powered plush toy. Gain insights into playtime, shape the toy's personality, and set routines, all while ensuring a safe and private experience.

Dex Camera by Worldex Lab, Inc

Strong Contender

📚 Education

4.5(153 ratings)

Free

This educational camera app helps children learn a second language through real-world, multilingual play. It connects to a companion app for configuration and customization.

Boppo by Boppo LLC

The Screen-Free Tablet

Worth Considering

📚 Education

4.9(178 ratings)

Free

This app is designed to set up and manage a screen-free tablet for children. It allows users to start educational activities, play music, and explore interactive learning possibilities with a unique button interface.

More apps like Curio

Mentava Reading

make learning to read fun

Free

This app guides children through the entire reading journey, from basic phonics to independent reading. It is designed to foster self-sufficiency and confidence in young learners. Contact your teacher for login details.

Step-by-step reading guidanceZero to independent readingFosters self-sufficient learners

This app transforms a child's bedtime into a soothing learning experience by pairing with a Wi-Fi projector. It offers curated educational videos designed to boost memory retention and relaxation, with customizable playlists and sleep timers.

Educational video contentWi-Fi projector controlCustomizable playlists

Tappi: Interactive Play

Companion app for Tappi Pen

Video chat with Elmo!

$1.99

Engage in interactive video and audio calls with a beloved Sesame Street character. This app encourages imaginative play, teaches healthy habits, and fosters self-confidence through fun conversations and scheduled calls.

Receive audio and video calls from ElmoSend and receive voicemails from ElmoLive video of user during calls

📚 Education

(956)

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Curio

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

Every Kid's 1st Preschool App

$1.99

This app offers seven engaging educational games for preschoolers aged 2-5. Children help a friendly monkey pack a lunchbox by learning about colors, letters, counting, shapes, matching, and identifying differences. It provides unlimited play with positive reinforcement through animated stickers and voice recordings.

7 educational gamesTeaches colors, letters, counting, shapesMatching and difference identification

Child Developmental Milestones

$1.99

Track your child's developmental milestones from 18 months to 8 years with a personalized calendar. Understand behavioral changes as new skills emerge and access parenting tips. Supports multiple children.

Developmental milestone trackingPersonalized child calendarsBehavioral insight explanations

Smile Zemi Progress Report

by JUSTSYSTEMS AMERICA, INC.

Free

This app allows parents to monitor their child's educational progress and communicate with them. Parents can view learning results, send messages, and manage tablet settings for a home learning service.

View learning progress and resultsCommunicate with child via Daily NoteReceive instant notifications