In the app, children can immerse themselves in the lovingly designed world of snippets. Together with KiKANiNCHEN, they embark on exciting exploration tours, designing cut-out animals on the farm, inventing adventurous vehicles to test, or watching their favorite shows from the KiKANiNCHEN television program.

The app is not viewed as a mere game but rather as a versatile toy and companion, emphasizing playful discovery, engaging games without time pressure, creative design, and musical exploration. It's an app that evolves with the child, devoid of advertisements or content that could scare or overwhelm preschoolers.

Designed for app beginners, the KiKANiNCHEN app aligns with the developmental stages and needs of young media users. Developed in close collaboration with media educators, it offers a safe space for children to have their first app experiences. The text-free and user-friendly interface is perfect for preschool children aged three and above.

There's a lot to discover in the app, including:

• 4 games,
• 6 mini-games,
• Target group-specific and rotating video offerings from ARD, ZDF, and KiKA public television,
• Lovingly and diversely designed worlds such as underwater, space, forests, treasure islands, pirate ships, and more.

The app offers numerous features:

• Multi-sensory controls through touching, blowing, clapping, shaking, and singing,
• It's free, without in-app purchases or any advertising,
• A download function for videos to enjoy offline,
• Personalization options,
• Birthday surprises,
• Seasonal and daily adjustments,
• Creation of up to five profiles,
• A child-safe app alarm clock to manage usage time,
• A child-safe adult area with various settings options.

The (media) educational foundation of the KiKANiNCHEN app is to cater to preschool children at their individual developmental stages. It supports them according to their needs without overwhelming them, focusing on:

• Promoting creativity through exploratory testing, research, and design,
• Encouraging play and fun without pressure or time constraints,
• Building confidence in their actions,
• Promoting media literacy,
• Enhancing attention and concentration skills.

KiKA aims to continuously improve the KiKANiNCHEN app in terms of content and technology. Feedback, including praise, criticism, ideas, and problem reports, is invaluable. The KiKA team welcomes your comments via [email protected], as they cannot provide support through store comments.

About KiKA:

KiKA, a joint program by ARD state broadcasters and ZDF, targets young viewers aged three to 13. Under the "KiKANiNCHEN" brand, the children's channel from ARD and ZDF offers the best preschool programs from ARD, ZDF, and KiKA weekly. "KiKANiNCHEN" is the go-to offering for children aged three to six, featuring programs tailored to their abilities and needs, with engaging and humorous stories and songs.

Visit www.kikaninchen.de, www.kika.de, and www.kika.de/parents for more information.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.7.18

Last updated on Jun 5, 2024. With this update, we've fixed minor issues in user navigation. If you'd like to help us optimize the app further, please send your suggestions to [email protected]!

Your KiKA Team!