PBS KIDS Games vs Duolingo

PBS KIDS Games9.1Visit Duolingo9.0Visit

Higher score PBS KIDS Games #2 in Apps For Kids 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit PBS KIDS

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Duolingo #3 in Apps For Kids 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Duolingo

• PBS KIDS Games fits best

  Kids wanting free, varied educational games

• Duolingo fits best

  Kids focused on learning languages

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Side by side

Feature	PBS KIDS Games 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Duolingo 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Apps For Kids	#3 in Apps For Kids
Best for	Kids wanting free, varied educational games	Kids focused on learning languages
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Features PBS KIDS Games 0/3 · Duolingo 0/3
Offline use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parent dashboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Child profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Age range	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Learning focus	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	280+ games span math, reading, science, STEM, and art English and Spanish gameplay supports bilingual households Available on web, iOS, Android, and Windows	Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons Placement and personalized review help guide practice Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access
Cons	Content is focused on children ages 2–8 One free plan offers no tiered feature choices Broad subject coverage may not suit single-subject study	Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities Free tier is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content
Our verdict	PBS KIDS Games is a free collection of more than 280 curriculum-based games for children ages 2–8. It targets preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary learners with activities connected to PBS KIDS characters and shows. The catalog… Read the review →	Duolingo is a language-learning app and website for learners who want short, interactive practice across speaking, writing, reading, and listening. For kids focused on learning languages, its lessons, placement test, and personalized… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PBS KIDS Games — where it wins

  • 280+ games span math, reading, science, STEM, and art
  • English and Spanish gameplay supports bilingual households
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, and Windows

  Where it doesn't

  • Content is focused on children ages 2–8
  • One free plan offers no tiered feature choices
  • Broad subject coverage may not suit single-subject study

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons
  • Placement and personalized review help guide practice
  • Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content

• PBS KIDS Games9.1/10 · Free plan

  A free, wide-ranging learning game collection for preschool and early elementary children.

  Visit PBS KIDSFull verdict →
• Duolingo9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A focused language-learning app with short lessons, review, and speaking practice.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →