5 Fingers Paint
© 2014 BluePeak Mobile
Looking for a simple multi-touch finger painting app? This app lets children "finger paint" using the iPad's multi-touch screen. Children can choose from 25 color jars, although only five are shown at once (swipe up to see the entire palette). There are some nice, satisfying effects. For example, the colors blend slightly into one another, and faster motions result in faded lines. So you get the feeling that you are using real paint. Younger children may find the clever screen clear mechanism tricky to use, and getting out of the app isn't straightforward. It is easy to share your work on Twitter or Facebook, although these options are age-gated (swipe left with two fingers). A more straightforward main menu -- or the option to turn one on, would be appreciated. The multi-touch effects make this app noteworthy. Important: make sure you have your "Multitasking Gestures" turned off, in under "General" in your iPad's settings.
$0.99, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch (iOS 7.0 or later)
Teaches: creativity
CTR Rating: 88%