Top Kid Apps for Road Trips

The Best Apps to Download When Traveling With Kids

We all have our favorite apps on your phones and tablets, even our kids. However, if you are getting ready to travel with your kids, now is the time to update and freshen a few of the apps that will keep your kids entertained while you travel. 

Toca Life Vacation- This fun app has endless possibilities so your kids won't get bored after playing the game for a few minutes.  All of the settings for the app are vacation-oriented an airport, airplane, a hotel, a beach, and sightseeing in the town. Kids can choose from many characters they can then move around and interact items. They can ride in the hotel's elevator, sit in the pilot's seat of the plane, put things through the X-ray machine at airport security, or shop for souvenirs. Your kids will love recording two-minute chunks of their own voice as they move things around on the screen. The app will ask permission to use your device's microphone and to access the camera roll. 

Sago Mini Road Trip- For this simple, rules-free app, kids take Jinga the cat on a trip and then guide him along the way in a number of adventures. So while you are traveling, so is Jinga. From driving, packing, and taking pictures, your kids will love this app. It's simple to play are great for preschoolers.

This Is My Car Mechanics for Kids- Another fun app for travel, this one allows kids to play with the inner workings of their car.  This Is My Car helps to introduce and teach kids all about different car parts, how each part is connected connected, and even car safety. Who knows, if you have a little car trouble while on your vacation, maybe your kids can help with the new knowledge from this app.

Second Everyday: Video Diary- For older kids, this app is great way to get them excited about the trip and to let them document your adventures. This app will let your kids create a video montage of your vacation by recording just one second of footage per day. While this doesn't sound like a lot, the end video will be pretty fun.  

Little Builders- For the toddler that loves trucks, this is the app they will love! Kids can drive the trucks, build the houses, pour the cement and lots of activities toddlers love.

Look and Find Elmo on Sesame Street- Another great app with everyone's favorite Sesame Street character, Elmo helps your toddler with memory and observation activities.