The cool Monsterpieces app features the amazing art of world famous monster artist Eric Pigors and allows your kiddos to create their own monsters, from misshapen head to bloody eyeballs, even hats and scars galore, all of which they can name and then save in their photo gallery. The lively music (think a twist on an instrumental monster mash) is easily turned off. And yes, while this app might be a little gross and perhaps gory for the wee ones, all my kids, even my 3-year-old, have enjoyed making and trying to scare me with their ghoulish monster creations. (On sale for $.99)

Clicky Sticky's Halloween Sticker Book includes colorful, easy-to-use sticker scenes that will keep little fingers busy and not in your trick-or-treat stash. Drag stickers to make a jack-o-lantern, play costume dress-up, and make a not-too-spooky scene. Even non-readers can play independently, giving you a minute alone to sneak in something from the trick-or-treat stash.