PBS KIDS Games

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PBS KIDS Games

PBS KIDS (Public Broadcasting Service)

iOS; Android; Amazon Fire; Web (pbskids.org)Free-to-download; publicly funded/educational (no ads, no in‑app purchases for core content)

Health Score

EXCELLENT

Official Website

About This Game

A free collection of 250+ curriculum-based mini-games featuring PBS KIDS characters (Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Sesame Street, etc.). Games focus on early literacy, math, science, problem solving, creativity and social-emotional skills with simple controls and offline download options. Designed for preschool and early elementary learners, the app provides a safe, single-player experience with a separate Grownups section for parent resources.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

5/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

4/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

0/5

Negatives

•Designed primarily for ages 2–8 so older kids may find content too simple
•some parental links encourage other PBS apps
•occasional data usage when streaming/downloading games.

Positives

•Large
•curriculum-aligned library
•familiar trusted characters encourage engagement
•no ads and strong privacy protections for kids
•offline play option.

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Official Ratings

Not Rated

ESRB

None

No in-app purchases; no online multiplayer; links to parent resources (Grownups section)

PEGI 3 (estimated)

PEGI

Suitable for all ages

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Highly recommended — strong educational value, age-appropriate mechanics, no ads; good for guided and independent play.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Recommended with caveats — still useful for reinforcement of early skills and STEM mini-games, but content is often at a younger reading/math level.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Not recommended as primary entertainment — most games are geared to preschool/early elementary; older children will likely outgrow the activities.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Not appropriate for this age group's learning needs — content is preschool-focused and too simple.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Not appropriate — content is aimed at much younger children and will not satisfy older teens.