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Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by smoldesu on Friday August 27, 2021 @08:16PM (#28334382)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yio.tro.vodoba...

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vodobanka/id1516815669

Vodobanka is my personal go-to timewaster, but it's not neccesarily kid-friendly (though not gratuitously violent). At it's core, it's a randomly-generated tactical puzzle game reminiscent of Breach and Clear, and it lets you choose how long you'd like to play for (with settings ranging from elevator trip to DMV visit) which is a much appreciated touch. Don't know who made it, but my heart goes out to you for making a mobile game that doesn't completely suck.

Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by open-source-ux on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @01:53AM (#28364402)
The BBC has a channel and 'brand' called 'CBeebies'. This is for young kids aged up to 7 years.

They have free iOS and Android games with no in-purchases or ads:

CBeebies Free Apps for Kids:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/article-cbeebies-app...

Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by troydavis on Friday August 27, 2021 @07:59PM (#28334291)
This might turn some up: https://nobsgames.stavros.io/

I’ve purchased a few from that list and they were indeed no-BS games.

Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by uberman on Friday August 27, 2021 @07:37PM (#28334177)
My kids seem to love what they call "sasquatch".

I think this is probably it : https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1535416135

Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by Jeremy1026 on Friday September 03, 2021 @01:21PM (#28406902)
Sneaky Sasquatch is a good game, it is really deeper older kids/adults, but for younger kids its easily playable.
Re:Ask HN: Is there a iOS game for kids without ads? by TomStratton on Friday August 27, 2021 @07:36PM (#28334172)
Have you looked into Apple Arcade? None of those games have ads.