Best Educational Apps — page 2
Our highest-rated educational apps, ranked by score with a verdict for every entry.
- Reviewed
- 154
- Average score
- 8.5
- Top score
- 8.7
- Free
- 14
Scores for this page’s rows
- 25ZoteroZotero is a genuinely excellent research tool that tames the chaos of information gathering, and its free, open-source model makes it an easy recommen...8.7Great
- 26TED Talks: Watch and LearnTED packages its world-renowned talks into a sleek, accessible app that serves intellectual curiosity and on-demand inspiration well, though minor usa...8.7Great
- 27Logical Journey of the ZoombinisThirty years on, Zoombinis remains one of the sharpest pieces of educational software ever shipped to consumers — a set-theory course wearing a blue r...8.6Great
- 28RingotanRingotan is a rare free tool that does one hard thing well — training the hand, not just the eyes, to produce thousands of kanji. It's plain-looking, ...8.6Great
- 29SuperMemoSuperMemo trades mainstream accessibility for scientifically grounded retention power, offering a demanding, complex tool that rewards discipline with...8.6Great
- 30Stellarium MobileStellarium Mobile brings a vast, scientifically rigorous astronomical simulation to Android, with an AR mode that genuinely helps newcomers find their...8.6Great
- 31WolframAlphaWolframAlpha is not a search engine; it's a formidable computational knowledge engine that delivers precise, calculated answers, making it a valuable ...8.6Great
- 32KinnuKinnu is a beautifully paced, zero-ad microlearning app that turns cognitive science into a habit-forming daily routine, even if its curated content o...8.5Great
- 33Pl@ntNetPl@ntNet is a rigorous, non-profit plant identification tool that trades commercial hand-holding for scientific integrity and a zero-dollar price tag....8.5Great
- 34LingQLingQ is a high-powered engine for serious learners who want to dismantle a language word by word; it's a clear recommendation for disciplined student...8.5Great
- 35HelloTalkHelloTalk abandons the hollow gamification of modern language apps for something far more potent: genuine human friction and real-time peer correction...8.5Great
- 36Solar WalkA visually rich, scientifically rigorous planetarium that turns the solar system into a tactile playground, held back from a higher rating by intrusiv...8.5Great
- 37ScratchJrScratchJr translates the core logic of programming into a creative sandbox for the world's youngest aspiring coders, though its open-ended nature ofte...8.5Great
- 38Solar System ScopeINOVE's Solar System Scope is the most polished free astronomy model on mobile. It is gorgeous, well grounded in real data, and simple enough for a te...8.4Great
- 39MeditoMedito offers most of what Calm and Headspace charge for: guided sessions, structured courses, sleep content and a proper timer, with no paywall, no a...8.4Great
- 40So to SpeakA clever, well-designed piece of environmental storytelling that tricks the brain into learning Japanese through pure logic rather than the mind-numbi...8.4Great
- 41Programming HubProgramming Hub is a smart exercise in friction reduction, turning the daunting task of learning syntax into digestible, low-stakes interactions built...8.4Great
- 42SeterraSeterra is a refreshingly lean, distraction-free map utility that trades modern gamification gimmicks for pure knowledge retention. It is a highly wor...8.4Great
- 43TandemTandem ditches the sterile repetition of flashcards for the messy, rewarding reality of human conversation. It is one of the most effective routes to ...8.4Great
- 44SkyViewSkyView is an excellent, thoughtfully designed AR astronomy app that strips away the friction of celestial navigation, offering a literal window into ...8.4Great
- 45Functional Ear TrainerFunctional Ear Trainer rejects the interval-drilling model most ear-training apps use and replaces it with something far more useful: hearing every no...8.3Great
- 46BunproBunpro is a serious, well-built grammar trainer for Japanese learners, turning the slog of syntax acquisition into structured, data-driven practice. I...8.3Great
- 47BrainscapeBrainscape strips away the gamified fluff of modern edtech to deliver a clinical, focused memory engine for those who prioritize mastery over digital ...8.3Great
- 48FreeCodeCampFor anyone willing to supply their own discipline, FreeCodeCamp offers a rigorous, project-first curriculum that respects the learner's intelligence —...8.3Great
