Looking for the best Halloween apps? We pulled together a group of what we think are the best Halloween apps of 2014.

1. First Words Halloween by Learning Touch LLC

1

Price: $1.99

Download from iTunes

Download from Google Play

This app comes with rave reviews.  It was voted asone of the best apps for families and toddlers by Common Sense Media, AppAdvice, Apps4Kids, and the App Store. This Halloween app is sure to please.

This app is a great way to introduce little ones to the concept of Halloween with 54 playfully illustrated words, each matched with not too spooky sound effects. When you mix fun with learning and Halloween – you’ve talking about a winner.

2. The Very Hungry Pumpkin+ by Entertaining Games, Inc.

2

Price: Free with Ads, Ad-free version $1.99

Download from iTunes

Download from Google Play

The concept is easy – touch the screen to guide the pumpkin to the candy, while avoiding the other trick-or-treaters. With enhanced and improved graphics, it starts off easy enough for the little ones and escalates to challenge even serious gamers.

3. Scary Prank – By Yizhan Ye

3

Price:  Free

Download in iTunes.

Download from Google Play

What’s Halloween without some good, scary pranks?  If you’re a prankster and love to watch your friend’s scream in horror, then here’s the app for you.

This app disguises itself to be a game. Run the app, give it to someone you’d like to scare, and tell them it’s an awesome game. While the “victim” is playing, a ghost suddenly and unexpectedly jumps out, with a loud and scary scream. Heee.heee.heee.

Note their warning though before using:  Be careful, people may drop your device. Play in controlled environment only!This application is too scary for some people. You MUST consult a doctor before you play. Authors of this application do not take responsibility of any result of using this application.

4. Mama Bear by GeoWaggle LLC

4

Price:  Free

Download in iTunes.

Download from Google Play

Mamabeartracks your child’s location usingGPS. The app’s track location and SOS features are perfect for parents to use this Halloween to make sure their children remain safe and know where their children are at all times.

Mama Bear lets your child have some level of freedom this Halloween and can give you the peace of mind you need by setting alerts when your child:

  • Arrives or leaves as many safe places you set
  • Arrives at a restricted place you set
  • Leaves a drop-off location
  • Wants you to come pick them up
  • Checks in at a location
  • Needs help (SOS)

5. Scaredy Cat Halloween Light

5

Price Free

Google Play Download

Not currently available on iTunes

Scaredy Cat Halloween flashlight is a good Halloween app to keep trick-or-treaters safe in the dark. You can shine the flashlight instantly by pressing one button, making it easy for everyone to use.  Plus, it has a very fast start up time, so it works when you need it without delay. . Audio effects are available with an On/Off feature.