It's been a big year for us and for apps! We reviewed more than 2,000 apps in 2014 and the 18 apps that have won our Best of 2014 award really stood out from the rest of the crowd!

Our method of selecting winners for this award was simple...we just picked the apps that had the best scores according to ourobjective, science-based review criteria. In a way, you could say that the apps picked themselves!

We encourage you to support the dedicated teams that created these apps by buying and downloading these apps. These are the professionals who are truly dedicated to building apps that produce meaningful educational outcomes for your students and children. We congratulate all of the award recipients on their fine work.

Click through on any of the app links below to see our full reviews of these great apps.

Best English Language Arts Apps

Eggy Phonics 1
By Blake eLearning, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 6-8 yrs and costs $1.99.

Eggy Phonics 2
By Blake eLearning, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 7-9 yrs and costs $1.99.

Eggy Phonics 3
By Blake eLearning, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 7-9 yrs and costs $1.99.

JogNog
By G7 Research, LLC, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 8-18 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Simplex Spelling Phonics Advanced Phonograms
By Pyxwise Software, Inc., this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 7-11 yrs and costs $4.99.

Sky Fish Phonics
By Knowbility, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 4-6 yrs and is free.

Tell Me About It!
By Different Roads to Learning, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 0-7 yrs, costs $2.99 and provides particular concentration on special education needs.

Best Mathematics Apps

2nd Grade Math: Common Core State Standards education skills master...
By LogTera, Inc., this app is for the iOS operating system, targets age 8 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

3rd Grade Math: Common Core worksheets game for kids 
By LogTera, Inc., this app is for the iOS operating system, targets age 9 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Common Core Math for Teachers by Front Row
By Front Row Education, Inc., this app is for the iOS operating system, targets age 6-14 yrs and is free to download.

JogNog
By G7 Research, LLC, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 8-18 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Turbo Math Game Grades K-4 - Educational App for Kindergarten, Firs...
By Odinix, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 6-10 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Best Science Apps

JogNog
By G7 Research, LLC, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 8-18 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

L2Code CSS - Learn to Code! 
By SparkNET Interactive, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 13-19+ yrs and costs $4.99.

L2Code HTML - Learn to Code! 
By SparkNET Interactive, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 13-19+ yrs and costs $4.99.

L2Code Javascript - Learn to Code! 
By SparkNET Interactive, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 13-19+ yrs and costs $4.99.

L2Code jQuery - Learn to Code 
By SparkNET Interactive, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 15-19+ yrs and costs $4.99.

Lipa Train 
By Lipa Learning s.r.o., this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 0-8 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp
By the Smithsonian Institution, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 7-8 yrs and is free to download.

Best Social Studies Apps

JogNog
By G7 Research, LLC, this app is for the iOS and Android operating systems, targets ages 8-18 yrs and is free to download, with in-app purchases.

U.S. Geography by MindSnacks
By Mindsnacks, this app is for the iOS operating system, targets ages 10-13 yrs and costs $1.99.