Best Educational Apps

September 2026 — Use EdTech Impact to find the best educational apps to improve teaching and learning.

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The World's Leading Speaking Training Platform Show more
reduce teacher workload90%
build student knowledge88%
provide school data87%
improve school processes80%
reduce attainment gap76%


#8 in Apps

Free TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

FunDza’s mission is to improve the literacy levels of South Africa’s youth by encouraging reading for pleasure, writing for meaning, and learning for life. Through our work, we aim to grow generations of educated, empowered and engaged young leaders and citizens in South Africa. Show more


Free Version

11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

Beelinguapp is a language learning app that uses audiobooks to teach new languages through side-by-side text and audio. Show more
build student knowledge25%
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing25%
improve attainment13%


0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

ThinkTree is an online chess education platform for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18 Show more
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing100%
increase student collaboration100%
improve parent engagement75%


Paid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

In-school and online homework platform with 850 engaging games designed to elevate your phonics programme. Monitor progress, set tasks for home learning, and track usage with real-time reporting. Show more
build student knowledge88%
improve attainment83%
reduce attainment gap79%


#15 in Apps

Free Trial

0-4, 5-7

Easily plan and organise teaching resources in one place inside Microsoft Teams. Show more
improve teaching efficiency90%
reduce teacher workload90%


#16 in Apps

Free TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

Foster creativity and explore the world of animation. Animation Desk is a simple and intuitive app for learning 2D animation. Show more
build student knowledge95%
increase student collaboration90%
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing85%


#17 in Apps

FreemiumFree TrialPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

Smart Kidz Club offers a carefully curated digital library that allows young children easy access to "just right" narrated and illustrated ebooks—in an environment free of ads, animation, videos and games.  Show more
build student knowledge83%
improve parent engagement75%
reduce teacher workload75%
improve teaching efficiency50%
reduce attainment gap25%


Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10

Financial literacy creates strong foundations for both individuals and groups to create financial health and wealth. Show more
build student knowledge100%
improve teacher knowledge100%
increase student collaboration100%
improve teaching efficiency88%


Free VersionFreemiumPaid

17-18, 19+

PlayKids is an educational platform offering interactive games, videos, and activities to enhance children's learning and creativity. Show more

Sayin’ it Sam is an educational tool that enhances language learning through advanced speech recognition technology. Show more

0-4

Peerscroller is a digital platform delivering 21st Century PSHE education through both classroom and app-based approaches, designed for quick organizational implementation. Show more

FreemiumPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

Otsimo Speech Therapy is an app designed to help children with speech and language development through interactive games and exercises. Show more

0-4, 5-7

Otsimo Special Education is an educational platform for children with special needs, offering interactive activities tailored to various learning disabilities. Show more

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

Kidduca 3D is an interactive educational platform using 3D environments to engage young learners in various subjects. Show more

FreemiumFree TrialPaid

5-7

The Playlearning™ app aimed at kids aged 2 to 6 years that teach through immersive and engaging play, academic, and social-emotional skills so kids grow into confident, conscious, resilient, lifelong learners, ready to thrive in school and beyond in today’s ever-changing world. Show more

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7