Family guide
Preschool learning apps: how to pick one
Before choosing a preschool app, play one activity all the way through. Can you follow the voice? What happens when you choose a wrong answer? Check the ending, purchase controls and privacy information too.
Something to try
Find out how an activity ends
Play to the end and look for a clear stopping point. Check whether the app starts another activity automatically and how easily you can leave or return.
Section 01
Check ads and purchase controls
Read the store listing and try the child’s play area. Look for advertising and make sure account and purchase controls are kept in an adult-only area.
Section 02
Choose a wrong answer
Make a mistake on purpose. Listen to the response and check whether it is clear what to try next. Look for a way to hear the instruction again without losing your place.
Section 03
Read what data the app asks for
Find the privacy information and review any permissions. Check why the app asks for them, whether they are needed for the activity and how an adult can manage the child’s profile.
Section 04
Look at the parent information
Check whether you can see which topics your child practised and when they played. In Ziippi, the parent area shows progress by topic and a calendar of sessions.
Frequently asked questions
How can we choose a stopping point?
Try an activity yourself first and find its ending. Agree on a moment to stop before your child begins, and stay nearby to help with the transition.
Are free apps worse?
Price alone does not tell you how an app works. Check the store listing for ads and purchases, then try an activity before deciding.
Does my child need to read the instructions?
Check the app you are considering. Ziippi uses spoken instructions and pictures, so you can listen together and help when needed.
Try an activity with Ziippi
Explore an activity and see how you can help your child.
Try an activityPrefer the app? Find it in your store.