Free princess games on Android include dress-up and salon games, colouring games, pretend-play castle dollhouses and a princess runner. Most are rated Everyone, but one is rated Teen, and nearly all show ads. Read the labels on each listing and try the game yourself before handing it over.
Princess games are one of the most searched kinds of children's game, and the choice on Google Play can feel endless. Many look alike from the icon, so it helps to know what each one does before your child starts tapping.
I read each listing carefully and noted the developer, installs, the Contains ads and In-app purchases labels, the rating and any wording about offline play. They're listed in no special order.
These games won't all suit the same child. A toddler who loves colouring wants something very different from a ten-year-old who likes fashion and stories, so I've said who each one seems built for.
Princess games at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Princess Runner | Ivy | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Play without an internet connection!' |
| Little Panda: Princess Makeup | BabyBus | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Supports offline play.' |
| Princesses - Enchanted Castle | TutoTOONS | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Princess Game Fantasy Coloring | BabyBus | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Time Princess: Pearl Girl | IGG.COM | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Paper Princess's Dream Castle | Libii HK Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Jibi Land : Princess Castle | Jibi Cat | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Princess girl paper House game | Red Pilot Studio Publishing | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Star Shimmer: Avatar Dress Up | 31 Dress up Games | 500K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| K-pop Princess Dress Up Game | The Pinkfong Company | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The ten princess games
Subway Princess Runner
A 3D endless runner where you swipe to dash, jump and flip through city tracks. It's rated Teen on Google Play, so it's aimed at older children rather than little ones.
Little Panda: Princess Makeup
A salon game from BabyBus where children give princesses a facial, design a hairstyle and choose party makeup and clothes. Its listing says it supports offline play.
Princesses - Enchanted Castle
A castle full of mini games: collect princess dolls, dress them up, draw, play the harp and visit a pony ranch. There's a lot to tap on, which suits children who like to explore.
Princess Game Fantasy Coloring
A colouring game with princesses, elves, mermaids, fairies and unicorns. Its listing says it was recognised by Google Play as teacher-approved.
Time Princess: Pearl Girl
A story-led dress-up game where you travel through time to find your missing grandmother, styling outfits from different eras on the way. It suits older players who like a story with their fashion.
Paper Princess's Dream Castle
Explore a paper-craft castle, dress the princess for different occasions and design your own outfits, with magical pets for company.
Jibi Land : Princess Castle
A pretend-play dollhouse with open-ended play, so there's no right way to do it. Children explore the castle, solve small puzzles, hunt for treasure and meet dragons and unicorns.
Princess girl paper House game
Another dollhouse game, where you roam a princess castle, dress up the doll and complete small tasks or just play freely.
Star Shimmer: Avatar Dress Up
An avatar dress-up game with a princess and unicorn theme and an anime look. It's the only game here with neither a Contains ads label nor an In-app purchases label.
K-pop Princess Dress Up Game
From The Pinkfong Company: dress up a princess or style a K-pop idol, with a hair salon, makeup and a nail art studio.
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Dress-up, dollhouse or colouring?
Dress-up and salon games are about choosing hair, makeup and outfits. Little Panda: Princess Makeup and K-pop Princess Dress Up sit here, while Time Princess wraps its fashion in a longer story for older players.
Dollhouse games such as Jibi Land and Princesses - Enchanted Castle are more like a toy box. There's no score, and children make up their own stories as they go.
Colouring games are the gentlest of the lot. If your child likes calm, slow play, my cozy games page has more relaxing picks that suit the same mood.
Reading princess game labels as a parent
- Rating: nine are rated Everyone; Subway Princess Runner is rated Teen.
- Ads: nine show a Contains ads label. Star Shimmer shows neither an ads nor an in-app purchases label.
- Shop: most list in-app purchases, often extra outfits, rooms or characters.
- Offline: Little Panda: Princess Makeup and Subway Princess Runner both mention offline play on their listings.
No label can promise a game is right for your child, so play a few minutes yourself first. It's also worth switching on approval for in-app purchases in your Google Play family settings.
Princess games for flights and long waits
A princess game can keep a small child happy through a delay at the airport, but only if it opens without a connection. For tablet games picked with that in mind, see my guide to free offline games for kids on Android and tablet.
If your family uses Apple devices, the free offline games for iPad and tablets page covers the same problem for iPads.
Setting up a princess game together
- Install the game while you're on home Wi-Fi.
- Open it once and let any extra content finish downloading.
- Play the first few minutes with your child.
- Check where the shop button sits and talk about it.
- Test it in flight mode if you'll need it on a journey.
Frequently asked questions
Are these princess games free?
Yes. All ten are free to install from Google Play. Most also list in-app purchases, so check the label.
Which princess game has no ads?
Star Shimmer: Avatar Dress Up shows neither a Contains ads label nor an In-app purchases label on Google Play.
Can princess games be played offline?
Little Panda: Princess Makeup says it supports offline play, and Subway Princess Runner says you can play without an internet connection.
What age are princess games for?
Nine are rated Everyone, while Subway Princess Runner is rated Teen. Within the Everyone games, colouring and dollhouse games suit younger children best.
Is there a princess colouring game?
Yes. Princess Game Fantasy Coloring from BabyBus has princesses, mermaids, fairies and unicorns to colour.
Are princess games only for girls?
Not at all. Dollhouse, colouring and castle games are for any child who enjoys stories and making things.
