iDiary for Kids

$1.99, iPad

Teaches: writing, creativity

CTR Rating: 90%

CTR Review

Turn your iPad into a password-protected journal with iDiary for Kids, a well designed app that makes it easy to type in notes or capture snapshots. If you can type with the iPad's keyboard, you can easily setup a new account -- just put in your email address and make a password. It is possible to create multiple journals, giving this app utility for classroom use. Just remember that each user must log out when finished. It is then possible to make daily entries, or if you like, jump a week ahead to make notes. Besides the ability to type, you can make sketches or put in images from your iPad's existing photo library. The drawing tools include multiple colors and stickers. Entries can be shared by email. The help system uses recorded voice prompts. Other features include a scrapbook and address book, support for new iOS features such as AirPrint, the ability to back-up and restore individual user data to a computer, and multi-user password protection. It is not possible to capture audio or video recordings. All in all, this is a nicely designed note taking program that could be useful in a classroom setting.