Sesame Street – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Sesame Street

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app2014

92%

WISE Score

3.6

App Store

The official Sesame Street app delivers hundreds of videos and educational games in a truly ad-free, kid-safe environment—free forever.

Sesame Street

app

Everyone, 2014

92%

WISE Score

3.6

App Store

The official Sesame Street app delivers hundreds of videos and educational games in a truly ad-free, kid-safe environment—free forever.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is one of those rare apps that actually delivers on its promise: truly free, truly ad-free, truly educational content from the most trusted name in children's media.

Sesame Workshop has been doing this for over 50 years, and it shows. The content is thoughtfully designed around school readiness skills, emotional development, and core academics—all wrapped in the warm, funny world of Elmo and friends. Parents consistently praise it, and kids genuinely love it.

The only real caveat is that it's a 2014 app, so the interface might feel a bit dated compared to newer apps. But the Sesame Street content itself is timeless, and the lack of any monetization or manipulation tactics makes it a standout in a sea of predatory kids' apps. If you have a preschooler, this should probably be on your device.

Age Fit

Perfect for ages 2-6, with the sweet spot being preschoolers (3-5). The content is specifically designed for early childhood development and school readiness. By age 7-8, most kids will have outgrown it, though they might still enjoy it with younger siblings.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Sesame Street has been the gold standard for wholesome children's content for over 50 years. The app delivers hundreds of videos and games featuring beloved characters teaching kindness, cooperation, and emotional development in age-appropriate ways. No chaos, no snark, just genuinely warm content designed by Sesame Workshop's educational experts.

Imaginative

While Sesame Street excels at educational content, the app format leans more toward consumption (watching videos, playing structured games) than open-ended creation. The games cover learning areas like literacy, math, and science with creative scenarios, but it's not a sandbox for building or free exploration. Still, the characters and storytelling spark imagination and curiosity in young minds.

Safe

Truly ad-free and kid-safe by design. No in-app purchases, no social features, no user-generated content. Sesame Workshop has a stellar reputation for child safety and privacy. The interface is designed for frustration-free play for young kids. This is as safe as apps get for preschoolers.

Enriching

Sesame Workshop's entire mission is educational enrichment, and it shows. Content is specifically designed to teach school readiness skills across emotional development, literacy, math, and science. The ability to filter by learning area lets parents target specific skills. Parent reviews consistently praise the educational value. It's both genuinely entertaining and developmentally beneficial.

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Why It Might Be Great

Completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases—just unlimited Sesame Street content
Over 100 educational games plus hundreds of videos featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and the whole gang
Filter content by character or learning area (literacy, math, science, emotional development) to target specific skills
Created by Sesame Workshop with 50+ years of expertise in early childhood education
Kid-friendly interface designed for preschoolers to navigate independently without frustration

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What to Watch For

This is a 2014 app that may feel dated in design compared to newer apps, though the Sesame Street content itself is timeless
More passive consumption (videos and structured games) than open-ended creative play
Best suited for preschool through early elementary—older kids will likely find it too young

Conversation Starters

"Which Sesame Street character is your favorite? Why do you like them?"
"What did Cookie Monster teach you in that game? Can you show me?"
"How do you think Elmo was feeling in that video? Have you ever felt that way?"

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