Best apps like How It Works?

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Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like How It Works? or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 11+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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Science Games for Kids#1

Science Games for Kids by Skidos Learning

Chemistry Medical Learning Lab
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.4(730 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a wide range of educational games designed to make learning fun for children. It covers subjects like math, reading, and hygiene through interactive activities and a hospital simulation. Parents can customize learning paths and track progress in a safe, ad-free environment.

Code Karts - Pre-coding logic#2

Code Karts - Pre-coding logic by EDOKI ACADEMY

Learn to think like a coder
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Education
3.8๐Ÿ˜(147 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app introduces children aged 4 and up to pre-coding concepts through engaging logic puzzles presented as a raceway. It teaches fundamental coding principles and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay, including counting in binary.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great introduction to coding
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fun and engaging for kids
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good for logic and sequencing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Quick customer support

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Requires purchase to continue
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Purchase not restoring
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Issues with family sharing
Insects and Bugs for kids#3

Insects and Bugs for kids by Kokotots

Learn Animal names Quiz Puzzle
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.6(230 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a fun and interactive way for young children to learn about insects and bugs. It features quizzes, puzzles, educational videos, and spelling games to build vocabulary and understanding of bug life cycles.

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Platypus: Fairy Tales for Kids
Platypus: Fairy Tales for Kids
Bedtime stories coloring games
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An interactive storybook app for children that combines a narrated fairy tale with engaging activities. Children can help characters find lost objects, create music, and put animals to bed, all while exploring a world filled with animations and sounds.

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Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids
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Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids
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This app introduces children aged 4-7 to coding concepts through engaging, word-free picture blocks. It helps them develop problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills through interactive coding adventures. Designed for young learners, it makes learning to code fun and accessible.

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KING OF MATH: Math Learner
KING OF MATH: Math Learner
KING OF MATH: Math Learner
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Master arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with this engaging learning app. It features intuitive handwriting input and adaptive difficulty to suit all ages, making learning fun and effective.

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Solar System for kids - Space
Solar System for kids - Space
Solar System for kids - Space
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This app introduces children aged 2 and up to the solar system through interactive games and puzzles. It offers various learning modes, including memory challenges, word tracing, and spelling activities, to make learning about planets and space engaging and fun.

Interactive planet gamesMemory puzzlesWord tracing and spelling
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Deep Blue Archaeology for Kids
Deep Blue Archaeology for Kids
Deep Blue Archaeology for Kids
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Embark on an underwater adventure to discover sunken treasures and ancient relics. Kids can explore shipwrecks, excavate artifacts, and reconstruct them in a virtual laboratory. The game offers mini-games, educational content, and engaging graphics for young explorers.

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Animal Tower Ark: Zoo for Kids
Animal Tower Ark: Zoo for Kids
Animal Tower Ark: Zoo for Kids
Noah boat: rescue zoo animals!
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Help Noah rescue a variety of animals by balancing them on an ark. Explore different habitats, learn animal sounds, and discover prehistoric creatures. This app offers offline play and is designed for children to develop coordination and imagination.

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Science for Kids by Tappity
Science for Kids by Tappity
Science for Kids by Tappity
K-5 Educational Learning Games
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Engage young learners with interactive science lessons and experiments. Developed by educators, this app covers over 100 science topics for children aged 4-10, featuring real instructors and a curriculum aligned with science standards.

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