Best Discovery Kids Apps &amp; Games

4.6😐(2.7M ratings)

Free

#51in Entertainment

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.

What We Love

🚀 Great for kids
👍 Appropriate content
🔒 Parental controls
🎨 Customizable profiles

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent video availability
🔍 Limited search and subscription options
🎶 Lack of music and audio options
📺 Outdated/repetitive content

PBS KIDS Video by PBS KIDS

Episodes, shorts, movies & TV

Strong Contender

4.3😊(364K ratings)

Free

Stream and download educational videos and live TV from popular PBS KIDS shows. Watch episodes in English or Spanish with captions, perfect for toddlers and early grade school children. This app offers a safe, kid-friendly viewing experience with new content added regularly.

What We Love

👍 Great app for kids
🚀 Smooth and relaxing graphics
🔒 No worries about inappropriate content
🚀 Dependable for educational videos
👍 Fun and educational content
👍 Free app

Room to Improve

🐛 Issues with certain videos not playing correctly
🐛 Offline viewing not working as advertised
🔒 Lack of parental controls to filter content
👎 Some shows/content not suitable for all families

PBS KIDS Games by PBS KIDS

Fun & Safe Educational Play

Worth Considering

Science for Kids by Tappity

4.4😊(372K ratings)

Free

#81in Education

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.

What We Love

🚀 Fantastic app with great quality games
👍 Variety of educational and engaging games
💡 Daily game feature
🔒 No ads or links to take kids elsewhere

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
🐛 Buggy games like Rosie's Rules and Donkey's Froyo Stand
🐛 Sound issues and random volume loss
🐛 Games disappearing after updates
🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices

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K-5 Educational Learning Games

500+ science lessons, activities, and storiesReal-life teacher interactionThousands of interactive science videos

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.

(8.6K)

Netflix

Start Watching

Award-winning series, movies, documentariesPersonalized recommendationsKids' safe watching experience

Stream award-winning series, movies, documentaries, and stand-up specials from around the world. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy a safe kids' experience. Watch on your device while traveling or taking a break.

HappyKids - Videos for Kids

(7.3M)

subscription

Safe Video Streaming for Kids

100,000+ family-friendly videosPopular characters and YouTubersExclusive Spanish kids' content

This app offers a vast library of over 100,000 family-friendly videos, including cartoons, movies, educational content, and gaming. It features popular characters and YouTubers, with exclusive Spanish-language content available. Parents can trust its safe, ad-free streaming environment for children of all ages.

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(67K)

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Tubi: Movies & Live TV

Fee-free streamingLargest library of contentLive TV channels

Stream a vast library of movies, TV series, and live channels without any subscription fees. Discover new content added weekly, including originals and international entertainment. Enjoy personalized recommendations and a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

(1.3M)

Sensical

Safest Kid Videos

Expert-reviewed educational videosAge-appropriate contentRobust parental controls

This app offers a safe, free streaming service for children with educational and age-appropriate videos. It features expert-reviewed content, trusted characters, and robust parental controls, ensuring a worry-free viewing experience without data tracking or subscriptions.

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Disney+

Unlimited entertainment

Exclusive OriginalsNew releases and classics4K UHD and HDR streaming

Stream a vast library of movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Enjoy exclusive Originals, new releases, and timeless classics with features like 4K UHD, IMAX Enhanced, and multi-screen viewing. Parental controls ensure a safe experience for all.

Jo & Rubi:Archaeology for kids

(2M)

subscription

Meaningful play for kids 4–9.

Hands-on artifact excavation and examinationLearn real historical excavation methodsSolve challenging puzzles

Embark on an interactive archaeological adventure, digging, cleaning, and examining artifacts. Solve puzzles and learn about real history in a colorful, ad-free world designed with Montessori principles.

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Discovery GO

Watch with TV Provider

Stream live TV from multiple networksAccess thousands of on-demand episodesWatch new episodes same day as TV premiere

Stream your favorite Discovery shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC and HGTV. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of episodes on demand. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

(35K)

Toddler Learning Games for 2+

Baby game and kids puzzles 3-5

Shape and color learningSorting by propertiesObject identification

This educational app helps young children explore shapes and colors through interactive puzzles and games. It promotes cognitive development, curiosity, and exploration in a safe, engaging environment. Designed for children up to 5 years old, it offers a fun journey into learning.

(468K)

Educational Games To Learn

Kids Planet Discovery!

Virtual adventures around Planet EarthLearn about cultures, animals, music, geographyPuzzles, videos, memory match games

Embark on virtual adventures across Planet Earth with engaging games and activities. Children can explore diverse cultures, animals, music, and geography through puzzles, videos, and more. This app offers a fun and interactive way for kids aged 4 and up to learn about the world around them.

🎮 Games

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Karanta Kids

Kids Reading & Stories

Baby Games for Toddlers, Kids

Toddler game for 2+ year olds

Learn numbers and countingInteractive animal soundsTalk to cute characters

This educational game for toddlers and preschoolers offers interactive learning through numbers, animal sounds, and character conversations. It helps develop communication skills and perception with a variety of languages and sounds.

(130K)

Kids Punnagai

Enjoy reading on the go!

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

kids stories adfree

Story and games for kids

$4.99

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Discovery Alphabets for Kids

Learn ABC alphabets with sound

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

Identify Songs, Live Shows

Instant music identificationConcert discoveryOffline song recognition

Instantly identify music playing around you or in other apps. Discover nearby concerts, lyrics, and videos. Access your music history and get personalized recommendations.

🎵 Music

(8.8M)

free

Stan Lee’s Kids Universe AR

Play along with Dex T-Rex

$4.99

Explore interactive stories and play with a 3D dinosaur character using augmented reality. Learn social skills by understanding how actions affect the environment. Offers cinematic animation or AR play modes with narration options.

Augmented Reality play with 3D dinosaurInteractive story experiencesCinematic 3D animation mode