Math Mathews by Kiupe – Review

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  What we love… The app is very engaging making kids actually want to practice maths. An immersive adventure game that works on multiplication in three ways. What we’d like to see: Ability to customize which tables are worked on in main gameplay, “practice mode” without timer. Summary Highly recommended, a true gem of an [...]

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ConversationBuilder Teen by Mobile Education Store – Review and Giveaway

February 27, 2013 By 17 Comments

What we love… I love the entire setup and content of this application. Conversations are difficult for all teens and this application covers many topics that are prevalent today. I love the parental controls and that when working in choice mode it is explained why some choices would not be appropriate. What we’d love to [...]

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Meet The Insects: Village Edition by NCSoft- Review

January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  What we love… High quality photographs and videos, comprehension quizzes, journal encourages the student to study insects in the real world. What we’d love to see… Ability to lower or switch off background music., Summary Overall, this is a very nicely done app for the budding entomologist. Suitable from kindergarten up, it will probably [...]

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RokLienz: Rok Out Concert!- Make Your Own Music Video -Review

January 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  What we love… Creative, fun, easy to make your own music videos,bright cheerful, funky graphics. Lots of free content. What we’d love to see… Parental lock on IAP, more accessories and songs. Summary Overall, this is a really fun, creative app, definitely worth downloading, if you like the free version I would recommend  the full [...]

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CogniFit Brain Fitness by CogniFit – Review

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Reviewed by Alison What we love… the mini games contained within the app are fun and enjoyable to play especially the Mahjong game. What we’d love to see… I do wish you could do a challenge without linking to others as the training is a great aspect but it would be fun to actually do the [...]

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Disney Releases “Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book” To iBookstore – News

October 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Disney Publishing Worldwide announced the release of Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book, based on Walt Disney Studios’ highly anticipated stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, “Frankenweenie,” in theaters in the US from October 5 and in Australia from October 25, 2012. Capturing the creative process from concept to completion, the interactive book integrates videos, vibrant [...]

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The iMums’ Halloween Picks for Fun and Learning

October 20, 2012 By 1 Comment

This is the second of our articles on our top Halloween App picks. The first covers Halloween book apps. This time we are focusing on Halloween apps that are fun or educational or both. First Words Halloween by Learning Touch. This app by Learning Touch is for pre-readers to learn letter recognition with fun animations [...]

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Heidi Story Collection – 3 in 1 by JustKidsApps – Review

October 18, 2012 By 2 Comments

What we love… The good old-fashioned lessons about life, being true to yourself and helping others. What we’d love to see… The ability to bookmark your location in the story to return to at a later time. Summary A beautiful story with a valuable message and nostalgic charm, perfect to read as a family. Our [...]

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Dark Shadows by Warner Bros starring Johnny Depp – Blu-Ray Giveaway (AU Only)

October 10, 2012 By 20 Comments

Are you in the mood for Halloween yet ? Who better to get you in the mood than Johnny Depp as a Vampire ? Warner Bros has just released the 2012 movie Dark Shadows on DVD and Bluray and to celebrate they have given us a copy of the Bluray to giveaway to one lucky [...]

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Dark Shadows by Warner Bros starring Johnny Depp – Blu-ray Giveaway (USA/Canada)

October 10, 2012 By 24 Comments

Are you in the mood for Halloween yet ? Who better to get you in the mood than Johnny Depp as a Vampire ? Warner Bros has just released the 2012 movie Dark Shadows on DVD and Bluray and to celebrate they have given us a copy of the Bluray to giveaway to one lucky [...]

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