The 7 Best Ipads For Kids Of 2025

The iPad 10th Generation quickly becomes one of those devices you reach for throughout the day. The all-screen 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display pulls you in whether you’re watching a movie or sketching with the Apple Pencil. True Tone quietly adapts the screen to your lighting, making everything more comfortable to look at. Powering it all is the A14 Bionic chip, which handles games, browsing, and photo editing with ease, and the all-day battery means you aren’t rushing for a charger halfway through the afternoon.

Multitasking is smoother thanks to iPadOS, especially when jumping between apps or using Scribble to jot notes directly in text fields. And for those who want a more laptop-like setup, the Magic Keyboard Folio adds extra flexibility with its magnetic, two-piece design. Wi-Fi 6 keeps streaming and downloading quickly, so it stays responsive even during busier tasks.

Although the display isn’t laminated, it still maintains bright colors and sharp clarity for everyday use, especially for browsing, media, and basic creative work. It’s a small compromise that many won’t notice unless they’re specifically seeking a more premium screen.

From the moment you start exploring the iPad Air 11-inch M2, it becomes clear how much it’s built to adapt to different parts of your day. The Liquid Retina display brings rich P3 wide color and low reflectivity, so everything from reading to editing photos looks crisp and easy on the eyes. True Tone quietly adjusts the screen to your surroundings, which makes it comfortable to use indoors or outdoors.

Powered by the M2 chip, the tablet handles demanding apps, smooth multitasking, and graphics-heavy games without slowing down. When paired with iPadOS features like Stage Manager, you can arrange overlapping windows or even extend your workspace to an external display. Apple Intelligence adds another layer by helping you write, organize, and complete tasks while keeping your data protected.

Accessories bring even more flexibility. Apple Pencil Pro turns the device into a precise drawing or note-taking space, and the Magic Keyboard provides a satisfying typing experience with a built-in trackpad. While it doesn’t include a 120Hz ProMotion display, the visuals remain sharp and fluid for everyday use, and most users will still enjoy the overall smoothness of the screen.

Once you start moving through apps on the iPad 11-inch A16, the speed becomes immediately noticeable. The A16 chip pushes everything forward with ease, making gaming, photo editing, and everyday browsing quick and uninterrupted. The all-day battery life is another great feature, especially when you need to move between work and play without a charger handy.

The 11-inch Liquid Retina display also offers sharp detail, whether you're streaming a movie or working on a sketch. True Tone’s automatic adjustment makes the screen comfortable in different lighting, which helps during longer sessions. iPadOS ties it all together by keeping multitasking smooth. You can jump between multiple apps, make use of Scribble with the Apple Pencil, or organize projects using built-in apps like Safari and Keynote. Plus, Wi-Fi 6 keeps everything online without delays, so streaming and downloading stay dependable.

As for the one drawback, it only has Touch ID. Despite this, it remains quick and secure once you get used to it, so the experience is still seamless.

The iPad 9th Generation A13 has a way of fitting naturally into routines. You might start your morning checking messages or browsing Safari, and the A13 chip keeps everything quick without being overworked. As the day moves on, it shifts easily into study or work mode, especially when paired with the Smart Keyboard. Typing notes, switching between apps, or sketching out ideas with the Apple Pencil are all surprisingly effortless for a tablet at this price.

The 10.2-inch Retina display brings a warm, inviting look to movies and photos. True Tone quietly adjusts the colors to match your surroundings, making late-night reading or daytime multitasking gentler on your eyes. Battery life stays steady throughout, so you’re not hunting for an outlet while you move from task to task.

iPadOS ties everything together by allowing multiple apps to run side by side, making schoolwork, planning, or creative projects more organized. Although the port isn’t USB-C, it still handles charging and accessories without trouble, so everyday use remains simple and predictable.

There’s something especially convenient about handing a child a device that’s powerful but still perfectly sized for them, and the iPad mini A17 Pro fits that role beautifully. Its 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display is good for kids browsing learning apps, sketching with Apple Pencil Pro, or watching videos during downtime. The True Tone and P3 wide color support make everything look crisp and easy on the eyes, whether they’re reading or creating.

The A17 Pro chip gives the mini surprising strength for its size. Even when kids switch quickly between games, homework tools, and photo editing, the tablet keeps everything smooth. And since the battery lasts all day, parents don’t have to worry about recharging in the middle of a lesson or trip. Multitasking is still straightforward with iPadOS, and the enormous collection of apps, from creative tools to instructional programs, makes it easy to customise the device to a child's interests.

One thing worth noting is the camera. While it’s still good, it could have received an update. Even so, it handles calls with Center Stage and everyday snapshots just fine, especially for younger users who don’t need professional-level photos.

The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 brings a bigger canvas and even more power for older kids who love drawing, gaming, or school projects. The expansive Liquid Retina display gives kids a roomy space to draw, watch lessons, or work on multi-window tasks. True Tone, P3 wide color, and ultralow reflectivity help keep their eyes comfortable, whether they’re sketching for fun or reading in bright rooms.

The M3 chip brings impressive power, giving older kids and teens plenty of room for advanced school projects, graphics-heavy games, and multitasking with apps side by side. Apple Intelligence also steps in, helping them express ideas or stay organized in a smarter, more intuitive way. With all-day battery life, it’s ready to go from morning classes to evening hobbies without mid-day charging.

iPadOS adds even more flexibility. Features like Stage Manager let kids resize and overlap apps, making homework more natural and computer-like. Accessories such as Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard turn it into a digital sketchbook or laptop-style workspace. The only downside is that it doesn’t include ProMotion. But the display still looks smooth and vibrant enough for learning, entertainment, and creative play.

The iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2 is like giving someone a whole creative studio and study area in one small gadget. Its expansive Liquid Retina XDR display brings incredible brightness, detail, and contrast—ideal for watching educational videos, illustrating with Apple Pencil, or working on detailed school assignments. Everything looks sharp and vibrant, even in bright environments.

Powered by the M2 chip, this model delivers exceptional speed. Whether switching between apps, editing videos, or running graphics-heavy games, the experience stays smooth and responsive. The combination of performance and long battery life ensures it can keep up from morning tasks to evening relaxation without slowing down.

Stage Manager is one of the tools that make iPadOS more productive. It lets users overlap and resize apps just way they can on a computer. This makes it easier and faster to do more than one thing at a time, such as writing, researching, or looking up notes. There is plenty of room for programs, projects, images, and big files because it can hold up to 2TB of data. The only drawback is the price, but the level of power, display quality, and longevity make it a solid long-term investment.