Disclosure: I received a sample LeapPad Ultra as part of a review program. All opinions expressed are my own.
So far I have been very impressed with the LeapPad Ultra. This is the first Leap Frog tablet we have ever owned so as a newbie the tablet was easy to set up. I got my kids profiles all set up and made and immediately blocked them from having the ability to purchase apps in the app store. This was a key feature for me and something I LOVE! No accidental purchases at our house! Speaking of the app store – the apps are crazy expensive, so that is a little bit of an issue. They will make good rewards or goals for my kids, we won’t be just buying them freely since they cost so much. BUT I do love that the apps have age recommendations with them so I know which ones are appropriate for each of my kids. BONUS if you search on the internet you can find 2 free app codes, which is super nice!
I love that there is a stylus attached to the LeapPad, although it was obviously built for a right handed person. My children are right handed so they don’t find it awkward to use, but as a left handed person I find it a tad awkward to use the stylus because of tugging at the cord.
I love the 7 inch screen. It is a nice size. The body of the tablet also seems nice and sturdy and while I won’t go dropping it on purpose, it seems it would be able to stand up to the wear and tear the kids will put on it.
I LOVE the front and rear cameras. Although the picture quality isn’t anything fantastic, it is meant for children and good enough. My kids love the preloaded photo fun app to play with the pictures they take of each other.
I love that although it is connected to my home WiFi it is kid safe. I love having them be able to freely play without worrying about what they may stumble onto. On the safe browser on the tablet there are several ways to browse. They have kid friendly videos, categories and topics that kids are generally interested in. This is actually perfect for my kids as these are the things they are already interested in and now readily available to them in a safe environment.
Overall this is a winner! The kids love it and I love it too. I play with it every so often because it is lots of fun!
