While there may be dozens of child-friendly apps available for iOS and Android, finding suitable ones for toddlers can be a challenge, because they can’t read and are still developing their language skills. Some may even have limited hand-eye coordination. Here, we’ve put together some top apps for toddlers that can help improve their vocabulary, teach them about numbers and alphabets, or at least help keep them busy while their parents are busy with their chores.

LEGO Duplo Train

by LEGO Systems, Inc.

This super-fun app let’s a little one use his imagination in building and driving his own toy train, taking the role of the train engineer and choosing what carts to bring along, There’s also simple challenges to take on as the train makes its journey. Features colorful and beautiful animations to keep little ones interested, plus plants and animals that create sounds and actions when tapped on!

Peekaboo Barn

by Night & Day Studios, Inc.

One of the most popular animated app for toddlers that has friendly farm animals hidden behind the barn doors, keeping younger kids amused. A fun way for toddlers to learn about animal names and sounds. Can be used in English, Spanish, French or Mandarin languages, and parents can even record their own voice speaking the name of each animal.

DipDap

by Cube Interactive

Featuring the CBeebies characters, the app comes with 16 animated scenes that your toddler can play through, as well as a sketchpad. Drawings and scenes to your camera roll can be shared with friends and family, or sent to the Dipdap app website.

Endless Alphabet

by Originator Inc.

An edutaining way to introduce little ones to letters and words through a series of mini-games. Your toddler gets to put words back together in easy and engaging spelling puzzles featuring talking words. Afterwards, they get to see short animations that explain each word’s meaning.

Avokiddo Emotions

by AVOKIDDO

An attractive and cute app that introduces kids to four cartoon animals (a sheep, giraffe, moose and zebra), that they can interact with using a variety of props like food, clothes, toys and more. Each animal responds to the props in different ways, smiling, frowning, laughing or crying, all rendered with lively animations. Parents can use it to help teach kids about emotions and body language effortlessly.

Duckie Deck Collection

by Duckie Deck Development

Consists of six mini-games designed to coax good habits and skills, from taking care of pets by feeding zoo animals, to tidying up a messy room. The app even features games to encourage picky eaters to try out fruits and vegetables! It’s toddler-friendly, using just taps and swipes, without requiring very fine coordination. The colorful art, sound effects and lively music help hold a toddler’s short attention span for longer.