The workbook that never runs out.

Logic, math, and word puzzles that get harder as your child gets better. No ads, no data collection, no timers pushing them to hurry.

  • Real puzzles, not dressed-up flashcards.
  • Zero ads, zero data collection, no account needed.
  • Calm and engaging without over-stimulation.
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Google Play Teacher Approved

Not another screen-time app.

Most kids’ apps are built to keep children tapping. Gritty Kids is built to make them think.

What’s inside

  • Logic grids, picture equations, word searches, spatial puzzles.
  • Difficulty that climbs. Kids are treated as capable.
  • Works fully offline. Ready for car rides and flights.
  • Two-player games for the kitchen table.

What’s not

  • Third-party ads. Ever.
  • Data collection from children, or any account to sign up for.
  • Streaks, countdown timers and leaderboards.
  • Loot boxes, coins or anything else to nag you for.
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Twenty puzzle types

One app, twenty ways to think.

Every puzzle type scales gently in difficulty, so kids grow into harder challenges at their own pace.

Logic and deduction

  • Sequence detective
  • Grid logic
  • Connect characters
  • Draw the loop
  • Odd shape out

Spatial and visual

  • Rotation match
  • Pattern copy
  • Spot the change
  • Who's missing

Math and numbers

  • Picture equations
  • Number sequences
  • Math grid
  • Animal grid
  • Count the critters

Memory and focus

  • Memory match
  • Sequence memory

Words and language

  • Word search
  • Anagram scramble
  • Rhyme time
  • Synonym match
Skills

Six skills, built through play.

Logic

Kids will love problems featuring constraint handling, order sequencing, relative positioning, computer programming, and deductive reasoning.

Spatial reasoning

Kids will perform mental manipulations: visualizing paths, re-arranging shapes and objects, and understanding 3-dimensional configurations.

Focus

Developing focus increases executive function which translates to greater life success. Activities require attention to detail.

Math

Core arithmetic showcased in a fresh and fun manner. Puzzles stimulate learning by leveraging animals, mazes, and optimization.

Memory

Games lay the groundwork for improved academic performance, daily function, and social skills. Foster a supermemory!

Verbal skills

Word games build problem-solving, writing, memory, cognition, and creativity. Scrambled words, word searches, and vocabulary.

Six corners of the farm to explore.

Every location holds a different kind of thinking. Fresh daily challenges arrive in the wagon.

Math Puzzles in the Cornfield
Math Puzzles in the Cornfield
Algebra, before they know it’s algebra.
Focus Activities at the Pond
Focus Activities at the Pond
Careful looking and quick thinking, one glance at a time.
Word Games in the Garden
Word Games in the Garden
Reading practice that doesn’t feel like practice.
Logic Problems in the Schoolhouse
Logic Problems in the Schoolhouse
Paths that can’t cross. Trickier than it looks.
2-Player Games for the Whole Family
2-Player Games for the Whole Family
Two players, one tablet, no screens between you.
And more!
Over 20 game types and growing. New games added all the time. The puzzles never end.

Try everything free for 14 days.

Every plan unlocks all games, all farm locations, and every future update. You pay nothing today, and we email you before the trial ends.

Loading plans.

Monthly and yearly plans start with a free trial, shown on the plan above. A card is required to start, but you will not be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime before then at no cost. Lifetime purchases come with a 14-day money back guarantee instead: email app@grittykids.com within 14 days for a full refund.
Payments are handled securely by Stripe, our payment processor and merchant of record for these purchases. You will get a receipt by email, and right after you check out (trial or not) we will show you how to unlock the app in one tap.

What parents are saying.

“My kids love the game because of the variety and it make learning fun. We limit screens, but this is one that gets time in our house.”

D Danimal1! · App Store review

“My child says this app is "so much fun!" I like how it gives him confidence and the sense of accomplishment from doing hard things. The puzzles build upon themselves and get more challenging and that gives a real thrill of figuring something out and solving a problem.”

RM Reasoned Matter · Google Play review

“This is a great app for getting your kids to break away from the mundane games on their tablets and stretch one of the most important muscles in their body, the brain. The interface is smooth and intuitive and the variety of games is worth the subscription.”

NS Nate Simons · Google Play review

“Great way for my kids to work on logic puzzles. Love the original puzzle mechanics and game design.”

CH Chris Hein · Google Play review

“Fantastic in the way it fosters perseverance with fun! Extremely easy to use for adults (GenX) and young children. It's also very cute and funny.”

GJ Giles Jacknain · Google Play review

“It's not just for kids. I enjoy the games also. I think it's good mind exercises for all ages.”

J JMAGMA · App Store review

“Wonderful! Exactly as advertised. Highly recommended.”

Π Παρακαλώ · App Store review

“Amazing to have an iPad app for these math and logic workbooks. Kids found it engaging and liked the cute graphics.”

M molecularchaos · App Store review

“Great, fun, unique games for all ages! Wonderful way to pass time while traveling!”

K Kay.in.iowa · App Store review

“My kids love the game because of the variety and it make learning fun. We limit screens, but this is one that gets time in our house.”

D Danimal1! · App Store review

“My child says this app is "so much fun!" I like how it gives him confidence and the sense of accomplishment from doing hard things. The puzzles build upon themselves and get more challenging and that gives a real thrill of figuring something out and solving a problem.”

RM Reasoned Matter · Google Play review

“This is a great app for getting your kids to break away from the mundane games on their tablets and stretch one of the most important muscles in their body, the brain. The interface is smooth and intuitive and the variety of games is worth the subscription.”

NS Nate Simons · Google Play review

“Great way for my kids to work on logic puzzles. Love the original puzzle mechanics and game design.”

CH Chris Hein · Google Play review

“Fantastic in the way it fosters perseverance with fun! Extremely easy to use for adults (GenX) and young children. It's also very cute and funny.”

GJ Giles Jacknain · Google Play review

“It's not just for kids. I enjoy the games also. I think it's good mind exercises for all ages.”

J JMAGMA · App Store review

“Wonderful! Exactly as advertised. Highly recommended.”

Π Παρακαλώ · App Store review

“Amazing to have an iPad app for these math and logic workbooks. Kids found it engaging and liked the cute graphics.”

M molecularchaos · App Store review

“Great, fun, unique games for all ages! Wonderful way to pass time while traveling!”

K Kay.in.iowa · App Store review
FAQ

App questions, answered.

What is the Gritty Kids app?

Gritty Kids is a logic puzzle app for children ages 4 to 12. It offers twenty puzzle types across logic, spatial reasoning, math, memory, focus, and verbal skills. Every puzzle works offline, with no ads, no countdown timers, and no data collection. It is available on iOS, with Android in progress.

What ages is the app for?

The app suits children roughly 4 to 12. Younger kids start with pattern, counting, and matching puzzles, while older kids take on grid logic, sequences, and word games. Difficulty scales gently within each puzzle type, so a child grows into harder challenges at their own pace rather than racing a clock.

Does the app work offline?

Yes. The Gritty Kids app is built to work fully offline. Once installed, every puzzle is available without an internet connection, which makes it well suited to car rides, flights, and screen time away from wifi. No account or sign-in is required to play.

Are there ads or in-app purchases that target kids?

No. Gritty Kids shows no third-party ads and uses no loot boxes, no leaderboards, and no addictive hooks. The app is funded by an optional parent subscription, not advertising. Nothing in the app pressures a child to spend money or keep playing past a healthy stopping point.

How much does the app cost?

The Gritty Kids app is free to download and includes free content to try. A large library of puzzles is unlocked with an optional subscription that parents manage through the App Store. There are no ads in either the free or subscribed experience, and no purchases are made by children.

Is Gritty Kids safe for young children?

Yes. Gritty Kids is designed for children first. The app collects no personal data from kids, shows no third-party ads, requires no account, and works offline. There are no chat features, no social feeds, and no links that lead a child out of the puzzles, so there is nothing to stumble into.

Does the app collect my child's data?

No. The Gritty Kids app does not collect personal information from children and does not require an account to play. Because it runs offline, your child's activity stays on the device. This privacy-first approach is a core design choice, not an afterthought.

Are there countdown timers or pressure mechanics?

No. Gritty Kids deliberately avoids countdown timers, streak pressure, and leaderboards. Progress is self-paced and driven by intrinsic motivation. Hints are free and unlimited so a stuck child can keep going. The goal is calm, confident problem solving rather than anxious speed.