6 apps to entertain this holiday season
A selection of the best apps for having fun over the festive period
With the holiday season coming up, millions of parents will be looking for various ways to keep the kids entertained for as long as they’re off school. In our experience, this time of the year usually means at least one family gathering is also on the cards. If you’re wondering how you’ll survive the upcoming festive period, fear not, because we’ve rounded up a handful of apps that are sure to keep the kids happy and help keep you sane. Who knows, you might even have some fun too!
Reverse Charades Free (IAPs) Made for iPhone, iPad
This app offers a fun twist on the classic party game. Instead of one person acting out words for the rest of the group to guess, Reverse Charades has the group act out as many words as the one person can guess over 30, 60, or 90–second rounds. The interface is plain and the sample card packs are only enough to get in a game or two, but you can buy more packs at a fair price to extend the fun.
Yahoo Together Free Made for iPhone, iPad
Formerly named Squirrel, Yahoo Together is different to your average messaging app, in that it’s aimed at fun–loving families and groups of friends who are looking to organize and plan social events. Group conversations and secret chats can be arranged around topics like what to get Mom, while group smart reminders can be used to ensure everyone wraps their gifts in time.
Christmas RA DIO Free Made for iPhone, iPad
No Christmas would be complete without the requisite festive music, and with this app you’re truly being spoiled. It features a seasonal interface and a collection of over 31,000 radio stations offering everything from traditional carols to Christmas rock classics. The app’s based on SHOUTcast radio, so you can search stations by keyword, save favorites, and export links for playback elsewhere.
PNP — Portable North Pole Free (IAPs) Made for iPhone, iPad
A tradition all to itself, PNP allows you to create highly convincing and personalized Santa videos especially for your loved ones. All you need to do is upload the names of your friends and family, where you live, and some photos, and they’ll be treated to a personalized message from the man himself. The app even lets you record your kids’ reaction as a festive keepsake!
Yuggler Free (IAPs) Made for iPhone, iPad
Struggling to entertain the kids this holiday season? Yuggler could be just the ticket. The app searches your current location to come up with a list of family–friendly activities and events for children of all ages, such as bowling alleys, parks, and museums. You can filter the results according to age, interests, season, cost, and more, then book tickets, and even invite friends to come along.
Spaceteam Free (IAPs) Made for iPhone, iPad
Spaceteam is a co–operative party game like no other. Up to eight players each with an iPhone or iPad take the helm of the same spaceship, and must shout out orders to each other to change sliders, twist dials, and turn knobs, if the crew are to prevent imminent catastrophe. The random controls sound potty, and so will you after playing a few rounds of this hilarious blast with friends.