There are millions of Play Apps in the Google and Apple Apps stores. some that could be of the greatest interest to you, but you will probably never learn of them, because, except for the top apps, unless you know what your looking for, the discovery mechanism offered by the apps stores are pretty wonky. (In 2012 it was found that more than 60% of the apps in the apps store have never been downloaded link .)
For the first several years of owning a smartphone I pretty much used it for work related applications and never explored the Play Store . Other then Angry Birds I pretty much never used it for play. Then I started wandering through the Apps store looking for apps under topics that interested me. The results were my finding the apps you will see below that I think are great and use quite often
With the app store containing several mililion apps, my looking through the play store was a pretty hapharzard way of finding apps of interest. As a better solution to this problem I have a created a hierarchal index to the Google Play Store. Think of it as a wandering browser...
"Walking and wandering are two very different things. Walking is functional; it is merely the act of getting from A to B on our own two legs. But when we wander, it is the journey–not the destination–that matters. Somewhere between these two, there has to be a happy medium"-Project for Public Spaces.
The Infinite Parkhouse is meant to encourage wandering. If you wander through the different headings and try out some of the apps that sound interesting you might just find some really great play apps.
Magnetic Balls
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Magnetic Toys
Perfect Piano
Perfect Piano is an intelligent piano simulator design for Android phones and tablets. With in-built genuine piano timbre, this app can teach you how to play piano and amuse you at the same time!
To find this app and similar apps, check out the category
then look for the button: Instruments
then look for the button: Piano
Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Doodle Pad is a fun and magic drawing game for all ages! With it, you and your kids can create an incredible beautiful kaleidoscope painting with just a few strokes!
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Kaleidscope
Magic Fluids
Fluid animation in your pocket! Touch the screen and create beautiful motion of colorful smoke and water.
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Sensory Toys
Glitcher VRStep right up and take a look through the eye of tomorrow with the Glitcher VR augmented/virtual reality app! See your world as you have never seen it before!
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
Augmented Reality
Reality Filters
Fireworks Arcade
Sand
A FAST falling sand game.Based on the original "falling sand" game, this little time-waster lets you draw different elements and watch them interact. Set things on fire, grow a garden, create elaborate set-ups
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Sand Toys
Tetro Crate
Block puzzle set in 3D and inspired by classic brick games and tangram puzzle. Addictive & challenging timekiller game: no time limit, no rush.
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Tangram Puzzle
Sensory
Sensory is a 100% free multitouch enabled cause and effect sensory lightshow app.
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button Sensory Toys
Chocolate Fingers
Play with warm, gooey, 3D chocolate!
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Chocolate Play
Pandora
Pandora gives you personalized radio that plays what you love and continually evolves with your tastes.
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
then look for the button: Music
then look for the button: Music Listening
Pottery
I showed my mom a lot of the apps that are included here, there was no great interest until I showed her this one. Then her eyes lit up. In younger days she used to throw pots, she can no longer do so now, This application allowed her to once again experience pottery. As I said what's important is to search for the apps that work for you.
To find this app and similar apps, check out the categories
Crafts
then look for the button: Pottery
