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Best kids apps about trucks.


This list was created by Appysmarts editors especially for little boys who love playing with many different vehicles such as Monster Trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, bulldozers and other machines. We featured only the best and most educational apps for kids containing many activities with interactive vehicles for iPad, iPhone or Android tablet.

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Trucks - Byron Barton

Trucks - Byron Barton

Price: free

May contain `more apps` links
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Overall Score: 99/100

version reviewed: 1.09

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Understanding of the world

What it is: an interactive book about various types of trucks (about 16 pages long).

What you do with it: listen to the narration, tap the objects on pages and their name will be displayed and read out.

What we liked: the 'story' (suitable even for very young kids), simple illustrations and animations, good reading options, professional narration, sounds and sound backgrounds.

What we didn't like: no interaction (we wish we could stop/start the trucks...). The 'picture-word' animations can be distracting for younger kids (we would like to see an option to turn them off completely). The use of iOS system menus for some navigation actions. No option to turn the narration off.

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Cars in sandbox: Construction

Cars in sandbox: Construction

Price: 2.99$

May contain `more apps` links
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Overall Score: 88/100

version reviewed: 1.2

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Best for: Interactive play, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving, Understanding of the world

What it is: a set of construction activities with 8 interactive trucks and machines in a virtual sandbox.

What you do with it: touch parts of the vehicle for interaction (starting/stopping the engine, opening doors, turning on/off lights). Perform various tasks with the help of the machines: put toy elephant's head on it's place with a mobile crane, transport a toy bear and duck with a dump truck etc.

What we liked: the idea, overall excellent quality of the app, beautiful, detailed graphics, lots of interaction and 'little touches' (sounds, animations), simple tasks, simple scoring system.

What we didn't like: we were missing any sort of voice clues, the names of vehicles could be read aloud. Links to Facebook and Twitter on the main screen.

Please note that during our review this app was free but even if the producers decide to charge for it will still be worth purchasing!

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Fiete Cars - Android Version

Fiete Cars - Android Version

Price: free

May contain in-app purchases
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Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Interactive play, Creativity, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction

What is it and what do you do with it: interactive play app featuring Fiete (and a couple of his friends).

Build a track using a variety of components (e.g. bumpy or muddy roads, bridges, ramps etc.) then drive your car and collect stars to unlock extra pieces and vehicles.

20 vehicles, 6 'drivers', over 25 building blocks, road pieces and fixtures.

After your track is finished it can be saved (and edited later).

What we liked: the concept. Great variety of building components and special items (e.g. ramps, whoopee cushions etc). Tons of possible combinations (perfect for experimentation with various setups). Great range of fun vehicles (plus a horse!) in the full version. Ease of use. Sound backgrounds and sounds.

What we didn't like: limited educational value.

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Sago Mini Trucks and Diggers

Sago Mini Trucks and Diggers

Price: 3.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Interactive play, Eye-hand coordination, Understanding of the world

What is it and what do you do with it: interactive play app with 6 construction vehicles.

Help Jinja the cat and Rosie the squirrel build and decorate a house (6 different 'house designs' to choose from).

e.g. use an excavator to load Rosie's dump truck with dirt, then drive the dump truck to the building site.

What we liked: the concept. Simple scenes and interactions and mini-games suitable even for young kids. Simple illustrations and animations. Fun animal characters. Humor and fun factor. Ease of use. No ads or other distracting features.

What we didn't like: limited educational value (no narration or spoken instructions). We wish there was more variety in the scenes.

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More Trucks - Duck Duck Moose

More Trucks - Duck Duck Moose

Price: free (was 2.99$)

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Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Interactive play, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Understanding of the world

What it is: 4 interactive play scenes with various vehicles (monster truck, fire truck, junk yard, construction site).

What you do with it: play around with the vehicles: e.g. in the car monster truck scene drive your truck over obstacles while collecting coins, in the fire truck scene drive the truck around the town and put out fires etc.

What we liked: the concept. Fun factor. Very easy operation (the app can be played even by younger kids - maybe apart from the monster truck scene which requires slightly better eye-hand coordination). Spoken instructions. Sound effects.

What we didn't like: the educational value could be higher. Some scenes offer more variety and play options (the monster truck scene, the construction site scene) while other are are more basic (the fire truck scene, the junk yard scene).

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More Trucks HD

More Trucks HD

Price: free (was 2.99$)

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Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Interactive play, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Understanding of the world

What it is: 4 interactive play scenes with various vehicles (monster truck, fire truck, junk yard, construction site).

What you do with it: play around with the vehicles: e.g. in the car monster truck scene drive your truck over obstacles while collecting coins, in the fire truck scene drive the truck around the town and put out fires etc.

What we liked: the concept. Fun factor. Very easy operation (the app can be played even by younger kids - maybe apart from the monster truck scene which requires slightly better eye-hand coordination). Spoken instructions. Sound effects.

What we didn't like: the educational value could be higher. Some scenes offer more variety and play options (the monster truck scene, the construction site scene) while other are are more basic (the fire truck scene, the junk yard scene).

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Kids Trucks: Puzzles - Education Edition

Kids Trucks: Puzzles - Education Edition

Price: 1.99$

iPhone

Overall Score: 86/100

version reviewed: 1.25

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is: a set of 13 puzzles (up to 10 pieces each puzzle) with various trucks and vehicles.

What you do with it: slide the pieces into place to complete the vehicle or scene. After a puzzle is completed a short animation will be played.

What we liked: ease of use, fun factor, no distracting elements.

What we didn't like: no consistency in puzzle types. Some scenes don't contain any vehicles. No vehicle sounds :(. No spoken instructions. Limited educational value (e.g. there are a few numbers, shapes etc. but their names are not read out).

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Kids Vehicles: City Trucks & Buses HD for the iPad (fire truck, garbage truck, dump truck and more)

Kids Vehicles: City Trucks & Buses HD for the iPad (fire truck, garbage truck, dump truck and more)

Price: 1.99$

May contain `more apps` links
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Overall Score: 85/100

version reviewed: 1.0.1

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Best for: Interactive toys, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Personal & social, Understanding of the world

What it is: a simple interactive app with 9 vehicles.

What you do with it: touch the parts of the vehicle to turn on/off lights, wipers, open doors etc. Swipe to move the vehicle.

What we liked: very nice detailed illustrations, sound effects, easy operation.

What we didn't like: only 9 vehicles ($1.99 is a bit expensive for that). Limited 'driving' features. Music is not too kid-friendly. We found the ad for other products (in the 'more apps' section) highly unsuitable for kids.

Disclaimer: we received a promocode for this review.

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Ice Cream Truck

Ice Cream Truck

Price: 2.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 77/100

version reviewed: 1.0.1

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Best for: Interactive play, Attention & concentration, Creativity, Early math, Interaction, Personal & social
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What it is: A virtual ice cream truck (for role playing).

What you do with it: four activities: driving the Ice Cream truck, sell ice cream, make frozen yogurt, serve cones with ice cream scoops.

What we liked: good for role-playing with a parent or older sibling.

What we didn't like: no instructions, no clues, not very intuitive to play with (parental assistance is necessary). Not much variety in the activities. The educational value could be higher.

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Heavy Machines—BabyBus - Android Version

Heavy Machines—BabyBus - Android Version

Price: free

May contain ads
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Overall Score: 65/100

version reviewed: 8.8.6.1

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Best for: Interactive play, Attention & concentration, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction

What it is and what you do with it: 4 play scenes featuring various construction vehicles (an excavator, front loader, crane and dump truck).

Each scene has 2 stages: first 'build' the vehicle by completing a simple puzzle, then complete a set of simple tasks (e.g. use the excavator with different attachments to dig soil or break rocks).

What we liked: the concept. 4 fun vehicles to play with. Kid-friendly illustrations. Simple animations. Ease of use. Realistic sounds.

What we didn't like: just 4 vehicles to play with. The scenes are a bit basic and could offer more interactive features. No narration or spoken instructions.

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