Tocaboca

If you’ve ever wished digital play could look more like open-ended dollhouse time and less like endless levels, Toca Boca’s apps are worth a serious look. This studio creates a suite of sandbox-style games where kids explore hair salons, kitchens, hospitals, neighborhoods, and more, inventing their own stories with no scores or timers. Designed by child-focused designers and artists, the apps emphasize creativity, gentle humor, and diverse characters rather than ads or in-app purchases in most titles. Parents appreciate that kids can tinker, role-play, and experiment without constant nudges to buy more, and that play sessions can be as short or long as needed. Individual apps are paid downloads or part of subscription bundles, but many families find they get extensive replay value from just a few favorites. For extra learning, tie in real-world play—set up a pretend restaurant after Toca Kitchen or a clinic after Toca Hospital.