Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I know this has been done but i couldn't find a past thread, please link if you can find one :) What are your & your kids fav apps? I just got the kids an itouch for school and travel and want some awesome apps on there to keep their minds busy. So far we have - pocket phonics fling (love this) hanoi (love this one too) matches math magic pop math tanzen toddler shapes word magic I really like the critical/strategy thinking ones and so do the the kids. Also if you know how to get DVD onto the itouch please can you provide some advice/info. I have audiobooks that i am loading too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Also if you know how to get DVD onto the itouch please can you provide some advice/info. I use Any Video Converter. You use it after you rip your dvd to your hard drive, it then converts it to something your iphone can use, which you can now add to itunes. I only picked this one because it is free, lightweight and unobtrusive, but there are loads out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Word Pops Finger Physics Trace Word Jong Stanza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Tapword Tangrams Sudoku Moonlight Mahjong KenKen: Train your Brain Art Lite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 I use Any Video Converter. You use it after you rip your dvd to your hard drive, it then converts it to something your iphone can use, which you can now add to itunes. I only picked this one because it is free, lightweight and unobtrusive, but there are loads out there. Awesome, thankyou, i am downloading it now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well Any Video Convertor isn't going to work for me, it is a windows app and the mac app costs $49.95. Anyone else have another 'free' suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I use a converter called cucusoft. It was about $20 and I'm not sure about Mac version or not, but it's been very easy to use and we've been using it for about a year now with no complaints. It's great for getting those United Streaming videos onto the iPods :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jof Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi, you might find DVD ripper for mac is what you're after. I think it's shareware. BTW I came to the forum as google told me you'd mentioned PocketPhonics. I'm the developer of PocketPhonics, and I'd love to hear any feedback you have. Good ... and bad! Cheers John Well Any Video Convertor isn't going to work for me, it is a windows app and the mac app costs $49.95. Anyone else have another 'free' suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi John, Thanks for joining to answer my question. I ended up finding iSkysoft DVD to iPod suite for mac which is working wonderfully. It did cost in the end but is doing what i want very easily so i guess you get what you pay for. As for pocket phonics, my kids enjoy it. For me personally being a homeschooler i would love it if the letters each said all of the sounds they make, like the vowels all have long and short sounds. My DS inparticular loves tracing the letters as he is just learning to write. I LOVE that there are options for different types of print. That is all i can think of off the top of my head. We have only had it a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I like Dictionary.com app. It down loads directly onto your iPod Touch, and then you can use it without a wifi connection. I also like the Barnes & Noble eReader and Kindle apps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 We like: UTalk Latin BuggOut Virtual Villagers Aces Nintaii Fling Cooking Mama lots of hidden object puzzles, e.g. Buckingham Palace Planets Planet Facts Crazy Penguin Spikey's Bounce Around Spore Origins(which ties in well with studying Protozoa!) On our wish list for Christmas: Thor Zooloretto Bookworm Fritz Chess I've been tagging apps threads, so if you click the tag below you should find plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks freerange :) I will be sure to check the tagged threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanda7 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I have been busily downloading those that have been recommended :) Runway Louvre Farm Frenzy Stanza Kindle Facebook NYTimes Accuweather and The Weather Channel Sudoku iBird Holy Bible Dictionary.com ShopShop NASA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I guess I don't have a very fun life. :) My favorite apps are useful...I haven't really found any games I like. These are my most-used apps, and they are free: USAA online banking - I can deposit checks at home by taking a photo! Starbucks - to find the nearest location Shazam - it can identify songs playing on the radio or elsewhere. My son wanted to know what the music is on the Dennis Prager show - Shazam identified it for us as a theme from Gladiator. (we knew it sounded like the "Pirates" theme - sure enough, Hans Zimmer composed both scores) Amazon - buy something you see in the store, for cheaper at Amazon Yelp - to find restaurants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I use my kindle app every day. Also...launch a sheep! Awesome!!! Finger piano is really fun, too! (I don't do many serious things with my iphone.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 http://www.dustinkirk.com/stacks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in KS Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 KidCalc k-love (christian radio online) math drills lite urbanspoon shape builder lite (for young children) bible you version (has most translations) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Some of you have some seriously awesome apps that i would have never thought of. A whole new world is opening up for me, hehehe. I have worked out the DVD to itouch thing too which is working a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wenling85 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi John, Thanks for joining to answer my question. I ended up finding iSkysoft DVD to iPod suite for mac which is working wonderfully. It did cost in the end but is doing what i want very easily so i guess you get what you pay for. I have iskysoft windows products too..:001_smile: Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen FL Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Lose It! (weight loss app) You put in your goal weight, log your food. You're told how many calories you have left for the day as you log in your foor. C25K (Couch to 5K app) Facebook You Bible CK (CalorieKing.com) Pandora The Weather Channel Menstrual CalendarChicktionary Evernote Mental Case Where Ms Pac Man Pac Man Kids like: Sally's Spa Tap Tap Revenge Falling Balls Paper Toss Edited December 23, 2009 by Karen FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen FL Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Amy, I like the klove radio station. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 bumping to ask people to please post any apps they got for Christmas, or found in the sales... :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 oh this is great! some catholic ones: irosary Ipieta Ibreviary Imissal other stuff: PS Mobile is a photoshop for the pics you take with the iphone pocketflicks - so I can manage my netflix queue instantly! greek essentials spanish tutor poker rules NPR news visible vote bump discovery channel stealth father brown audio books shazam yelp mylite docs to go sketchbook (autodesk is awesome) fritz chess stick wars cat toy unblock me audiobooks google snap tell (I can take a pic of a book cover and it will launch a search for the places to purchase it and compare prices!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Some that I really like are: Period Tracker, Knit Minder, iBird, TextFree and Art. I've been in the market for a good book/library management app-- you know, books we have out from libraries or on loan to friends, due dates, that kind of thing. Anybody know of one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) There is mybooks it's not that great but it's something. I'd love a better option librarylist is another Edited December 31, 2009 by Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 My library book library my problem is I have over 1000 books and that is a very sore finger entering all those ISBNs! What I would love is an app that imports with a picture and let's me customize subject divisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Wow, there are some great apps on this thread! As far as libraries, I've been eyeing this: http://delicious-monster.com/ It doesn't have an app, but does have one-touch web publishing formatted for viewing on a mobile device. And it has a lot of versatility as a library cataloging tool. Not cheap, but worth a look. CalenGoo Congress Delicious Bookmarks Notebooks I second Lose It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Cool, I'm off to check those out... thanks Martha and Saille! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supermama Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Talking about good educational iPhone games for kids I would like to draw your attention to iPhone app that is intended for children between 5-9 years old. Kinder Hangman - is specially designed to improve vocabulary of kids and help them remember new words. It is iTune link of the game. This iPhone app works to improve child's development and can be used to prepare kids for school. The game is very interesting and can be considered as a good way to keep children buzy. Edited February 17, 2011 by supermama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supermama Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 It also makes sense for parents to consider suggestions of this recent Review of the Best iPhone Games for Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supermama Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Best kids educational iPhone apps are also available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Best kids educational iPhone apps are also available here.Thanks! Eggs on Legs and Eggs on Legs for iPad look interesting. However I must say that I find it interesting that these math drill games has been available on iTunes since late July and still do not have enough reviews or ratings to warrant have that information posted. If they are as good as the author of the article says, I would expect that more people would be using it. Still, we may give Eggs on Legs for iPad a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwinsMom1 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The Kids like: Smack the gugli Talking Tom Bookworm Uno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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