From art and activities to music and games, we're up to date with all the best apps for your kids. Check back each month for the newest additions to the list!
By Today's Parent staff
Originally published in Today's Parent March 2012
Reading Rainbow
Buy e-books and view video field trips that will introduce your kid to new people and places.
Free, iTunes.com
Ribbit, Frog, Ribbit
Copy the notes that the frogs croak in a new TVO app proven to strengthen a kid's memory.
Free, iTunes.com
Fish Heroes
Soar through the ocean and conquer the Shark Mafia using seven different fish in a game of strategy.
$1, iTunes.com
The Singing Alphabet
Children can experiment with letters, sounds and words with these adorable alphabet characters.
$1, iTunes
Mega Run — Redford's Adventure
Help Redford save his siblings by following the trail of forest gems and stolen coins.
Free, iTunes
Tiny Plane
Take flight with a captivating canine! Collect points and dodge obstacles as you chase your feline foe.
$1.30, iTunes
Burger Cat
Guide Burger Cat through 60 levels using tools (like a magic wand) to collect cheeseburgers.
$1, iTunes.com
Shark Dash
Help sharks save Sally by launching them at sneaky rubber ducks.
$1, iTunes.com
Octopus Rescue
Feed the octopus, but avoid the dangerous cramp-fishes and jellyfish.
$1, iTunes.com
Locomaster: Lucas' Crazy Machine
Use Lucas' Locomaster to transform him into weird creatures, like the Sillphant.
$3, iTunes.com
D.W.'s Unicorn Adventure
Help D.W. choose nutritious snacks to maintain energy as she guides a friend back to Unicorns.
$2, iTunes.com
Madcoaster
Control the coaster, collect coins and navigate tricky tracks using power-ups.
$1, iTunes.com
Play-Doll
The stage is yours in this creative app: Dress the characters, choose the setting and direct your play!
Free, iTunes.com
Cocoons and Caterpillars
Set off on an adventure with Stella and Sam in this interactive story where you can play games and explore nature.
$2, iTunes.com
Munch Time
Watch Munch the chameleon change colours as you guide him through more than 60 levels in his search for lunch.
$1, iTunes.com
PixStop
Lights, camera, action! Make your directorial debut with stop-motion movies sourced from your own photo library.
Compatible with iPad
Free; iTunes.com
Doodlecast for Kids
This app records your voice as you draw so you can create and play back illustrated stories.
Compatible with iPhone & iPad
$2; iTunes.com
Run Roo Run
Hop your way across the Australian outback to save your joey from greedy zookeepers.
Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad
$1; iTunes.com
What Did Snakey Eat?
Help Sammy the Skunk find out what his friend swallowed by matching silly objects.
Raiders of the Lost Aardvark
Go on a wild adventure across Africa tracking down the thieves of a rare mummified aardvark.
Click the Birdie
Test your photography skills as you explore wild habitats in search of feathered friends.