A creative learning app for curious kids.
In Collaboration with The Smithsonian
Discover history, science and art activities in an all-new digital Smithsonian Museum for kids, now in the Crayola Create and Play app, exclusively on Apple Arcade!
Kid-adored, parent-approved
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Built with The Smithsonian
Learn science, history and art through play in a digital Smithsonian Museum, crafted with Smithsonian experts!
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Realistic Crayola art tools
Build creative confidence with realistic Crayola crayons, markers and more!
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STEAM based activities
Educational activities that teach coding logic, early spelling, reading, math and fine motor skills!
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New activities every month
From new activities to creative quests - there’s always a fresh way to bring new ideas to life!
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Child development focused
Every activity is designed to encourage kids’ creative growth and align with age-appropriate milestones!
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Guilt-free screen time
Feel confident that your children are spending time in a kid-safe, engaging environment.
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Commitment to privacy & safety
All content adheres to the highest COPPA and GDPR standards for your child’s safety.
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Award-winning kids app
Consistently featured as Apple’s App of the Day, Essential Kids’ Apps, Top 3 Arcade Games on iPad and Must-Play Games!
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Educational App Store Certified
Granted 5-star review from the trusted certification platform, included in Best Apps for Kids, Best Educational Apps for Kids & Best Free Games for Kids.
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Family Membership Included
One subscription is accessible on 5 devices so everyone in your family can engage in the magic!
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Travel-friendly: No wifi needed
With no wifi needed, it’s the perfect activity for planes, trains, and car rides!
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No rules, points or time limits
Fun, open-ended play that encourages creativity and rewards exploration, discovery, and trying new things.
Our creative learning activities
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Digital Smithsonian
Bring the Smithsonian home with you in a digital museum filled with creative learning!
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Coloring Pages
Promote individuality and confidence with unlimited coloring pages.
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Rocket Crafting
Develop creative expression by designing a one-of-a-kind rockets and more.
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Tracing
Practice fine motor skills with guided tracing coloring pages.
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Code to Target
Practice problem-solving with a basic coding logic activity.
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Spell 'n Spray
Identify, recognize and name uppercase letters through art.
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Shape Recognition
Recognize and manipulate shapes to create creative images!
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Count 'n Color
Get introduced to basic numbers and math equations through art.
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Pet Feeding
Demonstrate empathy and kindness as you feed treats to personalized pets.
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Open World
Encourage curiosity & exploration as you manipulate areas of the Crayola world.
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Pet Dress-Up
Show off individuality, self-expression and style by dressing up pets.
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Puzzle Painter
Coordinate hand and eye movements and problem-solve to make puzzles of your own art!
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Color Mixing
Experiment with color manipulation by mixing them together!
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Music Mixup
Encourage creativity through music by trying different instruments!
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Free Draw
Make artistic decisions and develop emotional expression with unlimited drawing pages.
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Glow Art
Boost self-esteem and creativity with glowing coloring pages.
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Art Lessons
Learn new drawing skills and stretch imagination with guided drawing tutorials.
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Pet Hatching
Foster a sense of achievement while designing and hatching pets!
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Color Critters
Practice colors by collecting adorable little bugs by color!
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Color Pop
Practice decision-making and color identification by choosing colors to pop.
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Crayon Sorting
Notice patterns and match colors by sorting crayons by color.
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Dance-Off
Play a dance matching game to make your pet groove to the music!
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Mask Crafting
Make creative choices by creating your own masks and more!
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Pet Dash
Build confidence and persistence as you collect crayons with your pet!
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Pet Washing
Develop empathy and kindness by caring for your pets!
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Pixel Art
Create pixel art with a video-game style art activity.
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Rushing Robots
Practice color and pattern recognition by identifying matches!
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Video Gallery
Learn how to draw fun creations, how crayons are made, and more!
Millions of kids. Millions of smiles.
Our app is just as valuable to parents as it is kids. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from happy parents below.
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…It is fun for all ages! I could play that game for hours! I highly recommend this game for 5 to 6-year-olds but it is so fun it can be for anyone!!!
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Great for younger kiddos who like art! This is just too cute of an app!
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My 3-year-old daughter loves this app…and is able to fully navigate all of the parts of the app. She loves earning treasure chests, and creating new characters. It’s very educational!
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There are truly so many activities within this game! Much more than just coloring!
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I picked this game up for my 3 1/2-year-old thinking that it was just another game… Boy how wrong I was. This game is nothing short of fantastic! I was thinking that it was just a coloring book app but it has so many games!
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I love seeing both my children play and create together. As a parent, it’s an absolute game changer.
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Create & Play has been a wonderful activity for my little girl. Seeing her explore her creativity brings me so much joy.
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This has been the ultimate travel companion. I know they’re being productive when they’re playing!
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My son can’t get enough of glow art and pixel art. It’s the best alternative to video games.
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The best kids app out there! Educational, creative and fun!
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This is one of the few apps that is actually worth the money! Very well done! Thanks for a quality app!
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It has helped her learn her colors and letters, and improved her fine motor skills and technology skills. I’m a former teacher and I approve!
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I love seeing both my children play and create together. As a parent, it’s an absolute game changer.
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Excellent learning and fun for grandkids. They ask for it every day. Reading and letters, colors, coloring, drawing, patterns… All fun but learning!
Explore the whole Crayola-verse!
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Create & Play
Unlimited creative learning activities
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Crayola Adventures
Bring your stories to life
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Scribble Scrubbie Pets
Color, care and play with adorable pets
