With so many educational apps on the App Store, there’s no limit to the learning possibilities at your fingertips. Take a look at some of our favorite apps for learning.
English Language Arts
These apps help students master English at all levels — from learning how to read to practicing writing and grammar skills to studying classic literature.
Experience this timeless Dr. Seuss classic by letting it autoplay, reading it alone, or tapping the screen and hearing the words spoken aloud. Learn more about Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
Don’t settle for lifeless translations. Study the original text along with translations, notes, plot summaries — even animated scene illustrations. Learn more about Shakespeare in Bits
Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a powerful scientific calculator to solve equations and plot graphs. Learn more about Graphing Calculator
Learn algebra in a whole new way by rearranging, sliding, and tapping numbers and operations to solve problems. Learn more about Algebra Touch
Practice math skills without the repetition of drills or flash cards by playing this challenging and addictive puzzle game. Learn more about Sums Stacker
Mathematics
Take a pocket mathematician with you everywhere. With interactive ways to learn numbers, master multiplication, solve algebraic equations, conquer statistics, and more, these apps for all ages make math more engaging, interactive, and fun.
See the Apps for Learning Math collectionScience
Browse apps for chemistry, anatomy, astronomy, as well as field guides for the general sciences. So you can discover, explore, and experiment when you’re out in the world — right from your iPhone or iPod touch.
Examine the world’s major volcanoes and their eruptions while having fun with memory matching and puzzles. Learn more about Britannica Kids: Volcanoes
Navigate 324 fully annotated images with the flick of a finger, zoom in on details, create your own pinpoints, and more. Learn more about Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards
Marvel at the beauty of the building blocks of our universe with this highly interactive app. Learn more about The Elements for iPhone 4
Find any place on Earth with this interactive globe app, then view traditional, satellite, road, and political maps. Learn more about World Atlas by National Geographic
Use this exhibition guide to experience the scope of the Smithsonian’s collections representing the length and breadth of the Americas. Learn more about Infinity of Nations
History and Geography
Carry the history of the world around in your pocket and learn wherever you go. View high-definition historical documents and maps, play interactive games, watch videos, read relevant quotations, and more.
Language Development
For help with studying English as a second language or learning any new language, you’ll find apps for reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and building your vocabulary.
Focusing on the basics, this app teaches you key words and phrases and a fast, scientific way to remember them. Learn more about uTalk HD Chinese (Mandarin)
Created by a team of Montessori educators and parents, this app helps kids learn to read, write, and spell phonetically while composing words and creating stories. Learn more about Alpha Writer, by Montessorium
Put music theory at your fingertips with this interactive audio and visual reference for the fundamental musical scales and modes. Learn more about Scales & Modes
Choose from over a dozen photo filters to turn your pics into works of art. Then easily share them with your friends and social networks. Learn more about Instagram
Digitally capture your ideas or produce artwork on the go with this professional-grade painting and drawing app. Learn more about SketchBook Mobile
Art, Music, and Creativity
Explore your creative side with your iPhone or iPod touch. Browse digital arts apps that can help you teach or learn how to draw or paint — even play a musical instrument.
Reference, Productivity,
and Collaboration
With these handy guides at your fingertips, you’ll get things done and be more productive. Discover dictionary apps, study aids, apps for note taking, brainstorming tools, and more.
Organize your class schedule and keep track of your homework assignments, GPA, to-do lists, and more with this app specifically created for a busy student's life. Learn more about iStudiez Pro
Destroy your chores in animated battles using this streamlined to-do-list app. It turns everyday tasks into an ongoing role-playing adventure. Learn more about EpicWin
Get the most comprehensive coverage of American English available, with more than 350,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Learn more about New Oxford American Dictionary
Designed for those with special needs, this app helps increase independence and lower anxiety during transitions through different activities. Learn more about First Then Visual Schedule
This engaging augmentative and alternative communication app features flash cards and matching activities to help children with speech sound delays practice their sounds. Learn more about ArtikPix-Full
Blind or visually impaired people can scan U.S. paper currency and hear the denomination communicated back to them. Learn more about EyeNote
Accessibility
Make learning more accessible with apps that help people with visual and hearing challenges and different learning styles connect with the world in new ways.
See the Special Education app collection
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