For this week’s paid iOS apps gone free, we’re focusing on apps for kids. While there are countless apps for kids available, these ones are sure to be a hit with your children.
The Jungle Book – Story reading for Kids
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a children’s classic, and even adults who read it again (or read it to their children) enjoy the story. This app is a modern version of the original in an interactive medium.
Highlights of the app:
-Interactive storybook with great animations stimulating the imagination
-Professional narration and music create delightful ambiance
– 12 pages with lovingly designed graphics and animations that bring characters to life
– Cute recognisable characters from your favourite story book
– Simple and intuitive interface
– Languages: English and German
Formerly $2.99, you can get it for free.
Africa – Animal Adventures for Kids
Children love animals, and what better way to teach them about all sorts of creatures than with an iPad app? This particular app focuses on animals from Africa, but its developers also have other apps (free for a limited time, too) which highlight animals from different parts of the world.
Get this app for free here.
Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters HD – A Hidden Object Fairy Tale (Full)
This app is not for younger kids, but perhaps tweens and teenagers. The Red Riding Hood Sisters HD is made by Big Fish Games, which has been known for its awesome games even before the iPhone and iPad became popular gaming devices.
About the game:
• DISCOVER THE RED RIDING HOOD SISTERS
They are a company of orphaned women who protect their land from the Mist Wolves and their evil Queen. The sisters have been kidnapped and you must save them!
• UNLOCK THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION TO ACCESS AMAZING BONUSES
Use the Integrated strategy guide and experience an additional chapter to the story in the bonus gameplay!
• A TOWN HAS BEEN PLAGUED BY WOLF ATTACKS
Investigate the town and over 40 other exquisite locations to find out what the driving force is behind these continued attacks!
• DEFEAT THE WOLF QUEEN!
The nefarious Wolf Queen has unleashed legions of ravaging wolves onto the world. Only your investigation can save the Red Riding Hood Sisters and find a way to stop the Queen’s plans!
Formerly $6.99, this is a great deal.