Best Children Play Apps & Games

238+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

Child's Play ELC is the household name in children play, but it's far from the only option. We track 238+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Children Play Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Child's Play ELC	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
2	Learn & Play children center	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
3	Learn and Play with Children's	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
4	Chick-fil-A Play	Free	4.2★ (1.1K)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	My Play Vehicles	Free	4.0★ (27)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
6	Touch and Connect Play edition / Parent and child communication app	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	Cocobi Play One	Free	4.1★ (83)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	YouTube Kids	Free	4.6★ (2.7M)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Children Play

#1

Child's Play ELC by childsplayTorquay pty ltd

An App for our Parents

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Parents can track their child's daily activities, including food intake, sleep, and nappy changes. The app also provides photos, videos, and updates on their child's learning and play, along with event calendars and booking options.

#2

Learn & Play children center by Learn & Play s.a.r.l

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Learn and Play with Children's by Francesc Navarro Machio

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Children Play apps to explore

Chick-fil-A Play

Chick-fil-A Play

Chick-fil-A Play

Fun for the whole fam

Discover a collection of family-friendly shows, engaging games, and creative activities. This app is designed to foster quality time and shared experiences for families.

Family-friendly showsEngaging gamesCreative activities

🎬 Entertainment

My Play Vehicles

My Play Vehicles

My Play Vehicles

A game for kids 1-5 years old

This educational game lets children aged 1-5 build and drive eight different vehicles. Each vehicle offers a unique adventure with mini-games, animations, and sound effects designed for young learners. It's a fun way for kids to explore different scenarios like catching thieves or extinguishing fires.

Build and drive 8 different vehiclesInteractive mini-gamesOver 100 animations and sound effects

free with in-app purchases

Touch and Connect Play edition / Parent and child communication app

Touch and Connect Play edition / Parent and child communication app

Touch and Connect Play edition / Parent and child communication app

by CAD CENTER CORPORATION

Cocobi Play One

Cocobi Play One

Cocobi Play One

Go on adventures with Cocobi!

Explore a vibrant world filled with diverse play experiences for children. Engage in imaginative role-playing as a doctor, firefighter, or chef, and interact with cute animal friends. This app offers a collection of fun activities, from caring for babies to attending parties, all within a single package.

Role-playing as doctors and emergency respondersCreative job simulationsInteracting with animal friends

free with in-app purchases

An app made just for kids

This app offers a safe and engaging video platform for children to explore their interests. Parents can personalize content filters, set screen time limits, and hand-pick videos to ensure a positive viewing experience.

Personalized content filtersAge-based modes (Preschool, Younger, Older)Approved Content Only mode

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Fun & Safe Educational Play

Explore over 280 free educational games designed for children ages 2-8, featuring beloved PBS KIDS characters. These kid-tested games cover subjects like math, reading, and science, promoting early learning and STEM skills in a safe, engaging environment.

280+ curriculum-based educational gamesFeatures favorite PBS KIDS charactersAvailable in English and Spanish

Multiplication and division math problem solver

Multiplication and division math problem solver

Multiplication and division math problem solver

by Prathed Sangwongvanit

This app offers free games designed to help children practice and improve their multiplication and division skills. It's a fun way for young learners to build confidence in essential math concepts.

Multiplication gamesDivision gamesSkill building

Expert-designed games

Hidden Pictures Puzzle Play

Hidden Pictures Puzzle Play

Hidden Pictures Puzzle Play

Object Seek and Find Fun

Engage in classic seek-and-find puzzles designed to sharpen cognitive skills. Explore themed categories, daily challenges, and race against time in this interactive experience. Enjoy a relaxing way to exercise your mind anytime, anywhere.

Classic Hidden Pictures puzzlesThemed puzzle categoriesDaily puzzle challenges

free with in-app purchases

Gymboree Play & Music

Gymboree Play & Music

Gymboree Play & Music

Find and Book a Play Class

Discover and book play-based classes designed by experts to foster early childhood development and essential skills. Families can view schedules, manage bookings, and purchase class passes or memberships.

View class schedules and descriptionsReserve, reschedule, or cancel classesView pricing details

Puzzle Play: Toddler's Games

Puzzle Play: Toddler's Games

Puzzle Play: Toddler's Games

Learning & Playing Kids App 2+

This creative and educational game helps children aged 2-5 develop motor skills, logical thinking, and imagination through building with virtual blocks. It offers a "real" gaming experience with intuitive controls, focusing on learning shapes, colors, and sizes.

Build vehicles, animals, and buildingsLearn shapes, colors, and sizesImprove motor skills

free with in-app purchases

Playfull - Children Center App

Playfull - Children Center App

Playfull - Children Center App

Children Center App

🎬 Entertainment

Phone for Play - Creative Fun

Phone for Play - Creative Fun

Phone for Play - Creative Fun

All in One Activity Center

This app offers a comprehensive collection of over 37 engaging educational games and activities for children. It covers a wide range of learning topics including numbers, letters, colors, shapes, animals, and more, all presented with vibrant graphics and an intuitive interface.

37+ educational games and activitiesLearning for colors, numbers, letters, shapesAnimal recognition and spelling

free with in-app purchases

Where imagination come to life

Embark on a magical journey through interactive scenes with adorable animals and familiar items. This app encourages cognitive development, sensory exploration, and imaginative play in a safe, engaging environment. It's designed to spark curiosity and creativity for young minds.

Interactive scenes with animations and soundsAdorable animal and household charactersEducational play for cognitive development

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Play:Date Kids Social Network

Play:Date Kids Social Network

Play:Date Kids Social Network

Fun & safe kids activities

Connect with nearby parents to arrange playdates and activities for children up to 12 years old. Discover local events, share experiences, and build your child's social network in a secure digital space.

Connect with local parentsOrganize kids' activitiesBuild child's social circle

🎬 Entertainment

Airside Andy Play with Friends

Airside Andy Play with Friends

Airside Andy Play with Friends

Explore the skies!

Explore a bustling virtual airport, interact with friends, and role-play with fun characters. Customize your avatar, play mini-games, and manage your own hangar. Offers a membership for enhanced benefits and in-app purchases for virtual currency.

Massively multiplayer online communityAirport exploration and role-playCharacter customization

free with in-app purchases

Target: Shop. Style. Save.

Target: Shop. Style. Save.

Target: Shop. Style. Save.

Deals on fashion & essentials

Discover seasonal essentials, outfit ideas, and home decor. Shop deals on groceries, pantry staples, and gifts. Enjoy convenient services like curbside pickup and same-day delivery.

Shop seasonal arrivalsCurbside pickupSame-day delivery

🛍️ Shopping

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Children Play

Are there free children play apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top children play apps & games we rank are free to download, including Child's Play ELC and Learn & Play children center.

Does Child's Play ELC have ads or in-app purchases?

Child's Play ELC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many children play apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 238+ children play apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.