Had a bad experience of babysitting a kid while his/her mom’s outside?  If yes, you have two options to choose from, avoid such situations and number two put your best foot forward with the help of some best iPhone apps for kids. You can keep their attention, entertain them and to top it all incorporate a bit of learning in it for your budding geniuses. Here’s list of best iPhone apps for kids and they are all free of cost.

1.       Toddler Teaser Shapes App

This app has mini-quizzes for your Toddlers to build up their knowledge of basic shapes. A selection of five or so shapes appears on the screen and a voice prompts children to select a specific shape. Once children select their choice, they simply touch the correct shape and receive feedback from the app. Download form ITunes.

2.       iWrite Words Lite App

This app helps you tedious task of teaching your kids to refine the art of handwriting.  It enlists with the help of a sweet cast of characters to make handwriting interactive. Once a word is complete, a cute animation appears on the screen to let children know they’ve succeeded. Download from ITunes.

3.       Simon Original App

This one is fun for kids of all ages. It tests users to memorize and repeat patterns on the multi-colored touch pad. The sequences become gradually longer and more difficult as players put their short-term memory to the test. Download from ITunes.

4.       Finger Draw Paint App

This got to be the best iPhone app for kids, as kids are fond of drawing. Just glide a finger across the screen, to create beautiful images that remind you of pencil line drawings. You can save those drawings as well. Download from ITunes.

5.      Miss Spell’s Class App

It is one of the best spelling apps available for middle and high school kids. It presents a list of misspelled words and you have to correct them. Download from ITunes.

6.       Timmy’s Preschool Adventure Lite App

This app has three games in Timmy’s Preschool Adventure that focus on patterns, colors, letters and counting. This app is a sure-fire way to give your preschool-aged child access to your iPhone. Download from ITunes.

7.       Feed Me App

This app has a series of 100 questions on topics ranging from shapes to letters and colors.  So you’re your child feed the hungry monster by giving right answers. Download from ITunes.

8.       ABC Maze Lite App

This is a brilliant iPhone app for kids; it has a maze that is scattered with letters that spell out a simple word. Children must navigate their roll-poly ball through the maze by tilting the device from side to side in order to collect all the letters, in sequence, to spell the word out. Download from ITunes.

9.       My Alphabet Coloring Book App

This app helps refine alphabet skills of kids by working through My Alphabet Coloring Book. It also has features like coloring pictures and practice reciting. Download from ITunes.

10.   ArithmeTick- Math Flash Cards App

This helps you refine the basic arithmetic skills of your kids with lots of interesting features.