Discover some of the best music apps for your kids so they can listen to, sign along, or make their own music, ensuring a healthy mix of entertainment and creativity.
Plenty of things have changed since we were kids. But one thing that hasn’t is that children love music. Dancing and singing along to their favorite tunes is fun. And just because song lyrics might not be quite as, well, wholesome (for lack of a better word) as they used to be, you can still find songs that are appropriate for your child.
These music apps are made just for kids. The tunes are upbeat, lively, and don’t contain nasty words or innuendos. So, if you’re looking for a safe music app that you can let your child enjoy, check out this list of music apps for kids on iPhone and iPad.
Also see: How to turn off explicit content for your kid’s iPhone apps
iHeartRadio Famil‪y
With iHeartRadio Famil‪y, your whole family can enjoy music and stories together. The app offers over 80 stations with a terrific variety for all ages.
Choose from music, stories, or all channels to get started. Then tune into your favorite characters, from Disney to Sesame Street to childhood classics. You’ll also find neat stations dedicated to activities. So your child can get inspiration during homework time, have a fun dance party on the weekend, or chill out at the end of the day.
Parents can pick the exact channels available for both music and stories in the Parental Permissions section. This gives you an easy way to put your kid’s favorites front and center.
The iHeartRadio Family app gives your family a wonderful way to enjoy music and stories all in one safe spot.
- Availability: iPhone, iPad, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku
- Cost: Free
GoNoodle – Kids Videos
If you like the idea of your child dancing, exercising, and getting active as they listen to music, take a look at GoNoodle – Kids Videos. The app offers an assortment of sing along, educational, exercise, and dance videos.
Designed for children ages 4 to 10, your son or daughter can start their day right by getting their body moving. They can sing along to Baby Shark, listen to upbeat pop tunes, and even take a break with deep breathing exercises.
For something to watch while they listen and learn, GoNoodle is definitely an app worth checking out for your child.
- Availability: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, and Roku
- Cost: Free
Baby Piano for Kids & Toddler‪s
If you have a teeny, tiny tot and want to test the waters with a music app, Baby Piano is a good choice. Your little one can listen to songs like Wheels on the Bus and Pop Goes the Weasel, or they can make their own music.
The app offers several instruments you can play with colorful visuals that make it fun and entertaining. You’ll also find enjoyable games where your child can pop bubbles and catch fruit. And you can help them recognize sounds like animals and vehicles.
For a way to introduce your 1 to 6-year-old to music and sounds, Baby Piano gives you plenty to try for free. If you and your child enjoy it, you can check out the in-app purchases to unlock more instruments, sounds, and games.
- Availability: iPhone, iPad, and Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases to unlock more items
YouTube Kids
One more music app to check out for your child is YouTube Kids. The nice thing about this app is that you have a whole music section with a great collection, but you can also watch shows and learning videos.
Start by selecting your child’s age so you get a jumpstart on what they’ll enjoy. Then, let the videos roll, sing along, and dance to fun tunes together with your little one. If you sign into your YouTube account, you can create separate profiles for each child, which is ideal for larger families.
YouTube Kids offers enjoyable music and videos for all ages and is completely free.
- Availability: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Android
- Cost: Free
Apple Music
While Apple Music is a service with all kinds of songs, including explicit ones, the catalog has sufficient items and albums made especially for kids.
Searching for baby songs in the Apple Music app should list sufficient material. So, you can put a kids’ playlist or album on your child’s iOS device or the living room HomePod/Apple TV, and they can enjoy the tunes.
- Availability: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Web, and more
- Cost: Requires a subscription
Whether you have a toddler or a 10-year-old, these music apps for kids give you great options. Let them sing along, dance with the tunes, or make their own music.
Do you have a different music app that your child enjoys? If so, share it with our readers below so they can check it out, too!
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