38 Apps and Games That Will Stop Sibling Rivalry

Age 13+
Emotional puzzler has great role models, some dark moments.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (2013)

Age 8+
Kids learn, share, and build skills on excellent social app.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2016)

Age 6+
Words spark creativity in super short videos.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2015)

Age 13+
Fun photo sharing app with audio has some privacy concerns.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2012)

Age 16+
Silly lip-synching, shareable fun for older teens.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2015)

Age 14+
Treasure hunt = family fun but not for kids alone.
Devices: iPhone, Android (2010)

Age 10+
Fun, puzzling astronaut adventure that's out of this world.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U (2015)

Age 12+
Send personalized, virtual treasure hunts to any smartphone.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2016)

Age 5+
Fans won't want to let it go; lots of storage space needed.
Devices: iPad (2014)

Age 14+
Warped, violent medieval adventure full of action, laughs.
Platforms: Xbox One (2015)

Age 10+
Cooperative puzzler reminiscent of Twister but with fingers.
Devices: iPad (2012)

Age 13+
Top-down actioner has some blood and a strong female lead.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360 (2010)

Age 10+
Fun, commercialized movie game takes kids on dino adventure.
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One (2015)

Age 8+
Classic game takes kids on a speedy 3D adventure.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2010)

Age 14+
Fun multiplayer adventure fuses action, puzzles, combat.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2014)

Age 7+
Guessing game is family fun with real-world interaction.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2013)

Age 13+
Choose Your Own Adventure grows up, goes tech, is great.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2015)

Age 7+
Family-friendly party game promotes socializing, exercise.
Platforms: Xbox One (2015)

Age 8+
Kid-safe chatting with tight parental controls.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2015)

Age 10+
Build an epic crossover story brick by (expensive) brick.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One (2016)

Age 7+
Fun party game with mild violence promotes socialization.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U (2015)

Age 7+
Parental peace of mind as kids have fun with messaging.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2015)

Age 6+
Innovative, fast-paced game builds mental math skills.
Devices: iPad (2015)

Age 3+
Gather the whole family for some classic marble fun.
Devices: iPad (2014)

Age 7+
Fun nature missions get kids outside; safe sharing options.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2014)

Age 2+
Fascinating first app features familiar, friendly fun.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2014)

Age 9+
Colorfully chaotic party game expanded with bonus content.
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U (2016)

Age 13+

Fantastic version of board classic with lots of tools.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2010)

Age 10+
Multiplayer-based shooter sprays paint, fun on battlefield.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U (2015)

Age 13+
Exceptionally fun, deep action-adventure promotes teamwork.
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS (2015)

Age 3+
Siblings model curiosity, creativity in cheerful adventure.
Devices: iPad (2011)

Age 11+
Addictive trivia game with some privacy implications.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Windows Phone (2014)

Age 7+
Imaginative journey through surreal, richly drawn puzzles.
Devices: iPad (2015)

Age 13+
Collaborative drawing tool helps distant families play.
Platforms: Google+ (2012)

Age 12+
Rhythm game with some iffy lyrics fosters interest in music.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One (2015)

Age 4+
Transform iPad into a tea table with cute, imaginative app.
Devices: iPad (2013)

Age 13+
Bring along some friends for spell-slinging fun.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows (2015)

Age 8+
Save cute creatures with fun, complex puzzles.
Devices: iPad, Mac, Android, Kindle Fire, Apps for Windows (2015)