Toca Kitchen is a solid digital toy that does exactly what it promises: lets little kids mess around with food without the actual mess. It's not trying to teach nutrition or real cooking skills—it's just imaginative play in app form.

The best part? It's genuinely safe and pressure-free. No ads, no manipulative hooks, no social comparison. Just silly experiments and cartoon reactions. The subscription model might annoy parents who remember when apps cost $2.99 once, but if you're already in the Toca Boca ecosystem, this is a worthy addition.

That said, it's pretty simple. Preschoolers will love it, kindergarteners will enjoy it, but by second grade most kids will find it babyish. It's not a must-have unless you've got a 4-year-old who's obsessed with play kitchens—then it's perfect screen time.