We’re getting ready to take another family trip which means we’ll be spending time on a plane. My kids love to fly so that’s a huge help but one of my best tricks is making sure their tablets are loaded with entertainment options. WiFi free games are clutch when we’re on a plane.
Since we travel a lot, we need to have plenty of entertainment available to keep the little ones occupied. There’s no internet on the plane (unless I’m working) and we don’t have an Internet hotspot or something similar to stream videos or apps when we’re in the car, so I always look for the “no wifi games” when loading up their devices.
10+ WIFI FREE GAMES FOR TRAVEL
Since I’ve been browsing the web for free games – no WIFI needed! – as I prepare for our next trip, I decided to share several of our favorites! Hopefully your own kiddos can find some great new apps to play on the road within this list!
And I’m hoping they might make your next family trip go more smoothly!
I find that if the kids are happy while we travel, we’re all happy!
DOODLE JUMP
Features simple gameplay but can easily become addicting! Your child will play as a small alien trying to jump up through the levels to earn points. But be careful, one wrong move and your alien friend will fall down the screen in defeat!
Get Doodle Jump: iOS App Store | Google Play
ANGRY BIRDS
Okay, so I know this is one of the no WIFI games that have been around for a while now, but my kids still enjoy playing it while traveling!
Using a slingshot, fling your birds into the piggies’ towers to send them to the ground. There are SO many levels in this game, it’s easy to get lost in it.
Get Angry Birds: iOS App Store | Google Play
FRUIT NINJA
Another one of the best, most fun travel games with no WIFI needed. Just remember this one phrase: “Slice fruit, not bombs!”
The game modes are included in this free mobile game, so you can always find a way to test your skill and concentration.
Get Fruit Ninja: iOS App Store | Google Play
MINECRAFT: POCKET EDITION
This fun game without WIFI brings the computer version to your mobile device, and you don’t need Internet access to enjoy it. In this free game with no WIFI needed, you are free to use your imagination to create and destroy the world around you.
Get Minecraft: Pocket Edition: iOS App Store | Google Play
PAPER TOSS
With this no WIFI game, you can have fun tossing paper balls into wastebaskets – without wasting any paper! Set the stage with options such as the airport, office or restroom. It’s simple enough for even the youngest kids to quickly catch on and play.
The mobile app saves your record shots so you can compare and improve as you play.
Get Paper Toss: iOS App Store | Google Play
UNBLOCK ME
If you’re looking for more challenging WIFI free games for your kids while traveling, give Unblock Me a try. With over 1000 levels, they aren’t going to get bored any time soon. Let them start with the more simple levels before advancing to tougher game play. A lot of problem solving and concentration is necessary with this classic-style block game.
Get Unblock Me: iOS App Store | Google Play
TEMPLE RUN
Here is yet another of the simple free games without WIFI that are perfect for road trips. With this mobile app, you are racing through the temple as long as you can. You must also jump or slide to miss the obstacles in your way and collect coins as you go.
BONUS APP IDEA: For younger players, you may want to check out Minion Rush (iOS | Google Play)! It’s the same concept as Temple Run but directed toward fans of the Despicable Me films.
Get Temple Run: iOS App Store | Google Play
WORD COOKIES
Older children who can spell and read may find word games without WIFI fun on the road. Word Cookies is one such mobile app that many people love, and not just kids! Adults have fun with this game too, so it’s definitely one that should be on the “To Download” list.
The object of this mobile game is to find all the words possible from a jumble of letters. You can collect coins as you beat levels. These coins come in handy later when you need help solving a more difficult level!
Get Word Cookies: iOS App Store | Google Play
SKY BURGER
Cooking games are always loved by kids. Sky Burger is one of the most fun food-related apps that don’t need WIFI I have found!
Catch falling ingredients on your bun as they fall from the sky to create new recipes and unlock new foods. You’ll earn money for following specific recipes, which you can then use to improve your food truck and game avatar!
Get Sky Burger: iOS App Store | Google Play
SMASH HIT
Any child that loves to destroy things will find this one of the best free apps – no WIFI needed – for travel. With Smash Hit, you are required to throw steel balls at fragile glass structures to break them. As you advance, the levels get more difficult, with the targets harder to hit due to increased speed.
Get Smash Hit: iOS App Store | Google Play
There you have it! Some of our favorite WiFi free games available for mobile devices.
They’re all perfect for travel when you don’t have Internet access. Make sure to check these WiFi free games out before you leave home, so you can have them downloaded and ready to play on your next road trip!
Leave a comment and let us know what your favorite app is on your phone or tablet!
Tracy Pryor says
Twitter is probably my favorite app on my phone.
Adrienne Gordon says
I like two dots.
Danica says
Me too xd
Amanda L. says
My favorite app is Facebook because I can keep up to date with things that are happening.
Antoinette M says
I like to play Fruit Ninja.
Ann Fantom says
My favorite app is Tivo because I can watch the shows I’ve recorded when I’m away from home
Charlene Drake says
My favorite app while traveling is the Interstate app, which shows gas, food and lodging.
Diane says
My favorite app when traveling is twitter
tara darity says
My favorite game to play on my phone is candy crush!
Megan Tilley says
Netflix, I normally down load some movies for my little girl to watch.
Danny D. says
Alto’s Adventure is probably my favorite. It’s a really pretty and fun game :)
Brandy Graham says
My favorite app is Netflix..I love watching my favorite shows or movies while traveling.
Sonya Allstun says
My favorite is Netflix nothing better then a good movie to make the trip go faster
Claire says
I’m obsessed with Neko Atsume.. basically all you do is wait for cats to show up and play with the toys you set out, but it’s adorable!
mami2jcn says
I can’t go without my Facebook app!
Tiffani P. says
My favorite apps when I’m traveling are Netflix, Hulu, Clash Royale and Candy Crush Jelly.
Monique Rizzo says
Mine is the Disneyland Wait times app- because that is where we always go and it tells us how long the wait times are for rides. Thanks!
kathy Persons says
GOogle maps is a must for this family
Lisa Vance says
I like to play candy crush on long drives
paige chandler says
Google maps is a MUST!!
carol clark says
mine is well facebook messenger
Chrystal D says
I like CodyCross. You can play it with our without wifi. It’s a fun word game that’s fairly easy, most of the time!
Geraldine says
Vudu & GooglePlay to watch movies and TV.
Ashley C says
I love the tradition mahjong game
beth shepherd says
I love Wordscapes. Thank you!
Virginia says
My favorite app is TLCtogo. I can binge watch all the shows I miss during the week.
Rhonda Grisham says
Facebook is definitely my favorite.
Sharon Schoepe says
Netflix is one of our favorites. There is always something on there that we can watch.
Scott says
I can’t travel without Solitaire on my phone!
Casandra LaMonaca says
My favorite apps are Facebook and Twitter. I love being able to catch up with what’s going on in the world and keep connected to friends and family.
kayla sheehan says
Netflix and facebook for sure!
Justin L Garner says
nice gift
Michele says
Thank you for the giveaway. Some of my favorite apps are Slotomania and word games.
Denise B. says
Gasbuddy.com is my favorite app when we travel.
Elizabeth Miller says
My favorite app for when we travel is Netflix. It makes life so much easier on a long road trip when they can watch a show here and there.
Lisa says
I love Netflix the most!
jennifer cervantes says
My favorite app when traveling is Instagram.
Carol says
I love Netflix the most
Lauren Becker says
I love Instagram when i travel just because I like having a place to share photos, etc. Thanks for sharing!
-Lauren
Linda G says
downloading Netflix when traveling is great for the kids to watch a movie
Stephanie Liske says
My favorite app is snapchat. :)
Kyl Neusch says
my Facebook app!
Natalie says
I love the Netflix app when traveling!
Jessica To says
I like to have Solitaire on my phone.
Michelle C says
Instagram is probably my favorite!
Sheila Rominger says
It depends. I use Facebook the most. I am not sure that’s my favorite. I like different games. I also really like apps that I can order food from lol
monique s says
Netflix is my favorite to watch my shows
DanielM says
netflix to pass the time
Paula Hafner says
I love to look on Facebook when traveling.
Paol Trenny says
My favorite is Netflix.
Shirley Emitt says
When on the go, Google map is my favorite.
Abigail Gibson says
My favorite app when I am traveling is MapQuest so I can have up to the date information about road conditions.
Carolyn D says
My favorite app is the “Win It!” app from Shop Your Way rewards.
Sherry Lambing says
When we are traveling-we use the Loves Truck Stop app to stop for a bathroom break or a quick snack.
Francine Anchondo says
My favorite app is 94% game.
Tara Woods says
My favorite is Candy Crush. I am slightly addicted to this game.
Deborah G. says
I like Pirate Kings and Pinterest! Also Google Maps because it lets you put stops in your route.
Ken OHL says
love wordscapes
Deb says
I have several favorites – Google maps, Toon Blast for the kids, and my local news app.
Giant Sis says
Definitely Netflix! Keeps us entertained and makes the trips go faster!
Breanne says
I like Duolingo.
Linda K says
I like the Waze app while traveling around town or long trips.
Doreen A. Mannion says
Facebook is my favorite
Angelica Dimeo says
I like Reddit app because there is so much you can look at and read so you won’t get bored.
Erica Hall says
We like Tasty Tale- no w-ifi required.
Julieh says
My favorite app is waze. It helps me navigate bad traffic.
Seyma Bennett Shabbir says
We love Netflix because we can download shows to our children’s ipads that they can watch without wifi.
Leela says
I love The Simpsons Tapped Out.
Sarah L says
When I’m traveling I like Facebook to keep up on what’s happening with my friends and to send pictures.
Thanks for the contest.
Kayla S says
My favorite app is bubble witch saga 3.
Tabathia B says
One of my favorite apps I check daily would be my gmail, facebook and netflix
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Kristen Benson says
Soltaire
Janine Hwang says
I play Candy Crush
Leah Shumack says
My daughter loves her Netflix and playing Hill Climb Racing!
Stephanie Larison says
Facebook is definitely my fave app!
tiffany lane says
Love Total Trivia bc it enhances your mind
krystal wethington says
Solitaire Blast. Its fun for the whole family.
Amy delong says
Netflix app
Joni Chadwell says
I go to my Dollar General a lot. I can save with their coupons and it’s quite easy to use. It is worth it for the cupons
Ed says
Trivia Crack!
Heather Kaufman says
I love the netflix app.
Evan says
I love playing music on Spotify wherever I go.
kathy pease says
Youtube would be my favorite app
Peggy Rydzewski says
I have an app called the storm ans it is wonderful showing the weather.
BRIAN E. says
When traveling, I am literally lost without GoogleMaps on my phone !
Heather B says
Magic Puzzles is one of my go to apps when there is no wifi.
DanV says
We like Waze when we are traveling
Jennifer Alaggio says
Fishbrain is a neat app because it tells you where all the local fishing spots are if you are traveling and also what type of fish you can find, the type of lures that are best for those fish, and also pictures and other posts from people who have fished those locations.
Buddy Garrett says
Netflix is our favorite.
Jerry Marquardt says
My favorite app of all time on my phone is YouTube.
Danielle Wood says
my favorite app right now is a game called choices
AEKZ2 says
Netflix is my favorite app.
heather c says
I like Fruit Ninja, for fun!
Sand says
I use pandora a lot!
stephanie piazza says
our favorite apps while traveling are netflix for movies and endless alphabet apps for learning sounds and letters for my toddler
Kiara says
Nice! When I’m on road trips though (I’m not the one driving to be clear) I bring a mini dvd player and some headphones and watch movies on the way.
Bright says
Your post has been very helpful and thanks a lot for sharing.
gaming says
The WiFi free game format has been around for years, but we’ve only recently seen a significant increase in popularity. There are several reasons why we think it could be an interesting area for us to explore. First, there are some interesting parallels with gaming — especially the free-to-play model. The outcome you get from your efforts is usually a more engaging and enjoyable experience than someone else’s, and this often leads to more sustained engagement over time. Second, there is a certain logic to the market: We want people to pay for games (and other things) that they don’t want to play on their phone or laptop (hence the term “WiFi free game”). This means that there is a strong incentive to make something useful and useful at no cost…and yet not too useful otherwise (e.g., battery life constraint; loss of data; etc.). Finally, there is an interesting model-agnostic aspect: A few years ago I was thinking about how I see myself making games one day…but this was not an immediate prospect since I had no idea what technology would be around in 5+ years for games. WiFi free games have the potential to become another tool within our toolkit!