Police Kids Toy Car
© 2015 Galante Games
Designed to let children explore the inside of a squad car, and then go for a drive, this app has good intentions, but it deserves a minor citation for clunky design. For example children are shown the inside of a car, but they can't take it for a drive. In addition items are shown -- like the brake and gas pedal -- that are interesting but they don't do anything. Children can select a car, take a patrol ride, and discover some of the equipment real police use. They can also solve cases, pull over and help a cat in need, buy a donut, and fuel the car. Animated equipment includes handcuffs, a police siren, the radio and more. The parental gate is seriously flawed in this app ("hold two seconds to like us on facebook") and the design has some rough spots. Despite these issues, if you're looking for a police-themed apps, this is worth a second look.
$1.99, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Teaches: logic, cars, community helpers
CTR Rating: 74%