Traveling with young children can be very challenging because they easily get bored so kids' apps for long road trips will work to your advantage. It will be worthwhile to download these programs to keep young ones entertained for hours, at the same time improving their knowledge and artistic talent.

1. 123 Color: Talking Coloring Book

WomansDay.com said that the educational mobile colouring book app will teach children how to recognize letters, numbers and colors using sounds, music, art and animation. Children will also improve their dexterity by using programs that teach kids how to color within the lines. The app is available at 99 cents.

2. My Little Suitcase

The kids' apps for long road trips will teach them how to prepare for trips at a young age. They get to choose the destination type then pack their mobile suitcase according to their personal preferences. There are clothes, toys and other essentials to take inside the virtual luggage. The app is also available at 99 cents.

3. Family Car Games

The app features 100 activities that will keep the whole family entertained during long road trips. Kids will be given instructions on how to play every game. There are so many to choose from including singing games, memory games and many more. The app costs $1.99.

4. Balloonimals

TodaysParent.com recommends that you get the app which allows your kids to make balloon animals while traveling. You can blow into the microphone to inflate a balloon. Shake the mobile device to start forming the animal. The balloon animals will take shape complete with sound effects and other tools for kids to improve their creations.

5. Endless Alphabet

The Guardian reported that this kids' apps for long road trips features a group of colorful monsters that will teach children the alphabet while on the road. Children can create words by dragging letters and enjoy funny animations after the words are formed.

6. Fresh Paint

Children can exercise their artistic skills without creating a mess in the car by using digital oil paint. They start with a blank canvass and can start painting using a digital brush or their fingers.

7. Toca Mini

Children can make their own characters through stamps, colours and other touchscreen tools. The app is a fun way to keep children occupied for long travels.

Any of these kids' apps for long road trips will be ideal in keeping your kids busy whether you are traveling by land, air or sea.