Useless. Won’t let you look at anything until you pay 50 dollars. Unreal.
They won’t let you even look at books until you pay 50 dollars. Getting really tired of misleading apps like this.
Mediocre information for a price
I was looking up some shows that my kids were watching. The review is very superficial, noting that hardly anything had educational value. While I'm aware this is true of a majority of television is shallow, the review didn't match the show.
After a few reviews, I hit a paywall. The little content I was able to access did not make me wanting to pay for full access.
After a few reviews, I hit a paywall. The little content I was able to access did not make me wanting to pay for full access.
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Best out there
We’ve been using this website for five years. And I’m so grateful for it. I don’t let my children watch anything with out checking a review first. And now I am writing reviews to help other parents.
Such a wonderful resource - now in an App!
I have relied on Common Sense Media to help guide me since my children were little. they also help me figure out various gaming platforms like Minecraft Roblox. In fact, if it weren’t for Common Sense Media, my children would have none of these games. Not only does Common Sense Media share credible reviews, they also give tutorials how to set up parental monitoring on gaming platforms. I’m so grateful for this resource, I tell every parent I know.
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Functional but Pointless
While the app itself seems pretty good and has some useful features, the free version only allows a handful of "reviews" (just looking at the information) per month before it requires a subscription.
But for people not ready to add yet another paid subscription to their lives, the website doesn't have these restrictions and I'd recommend just using that instead.
I like the idea of custom recommendations for my kid, but I'm not willing to pay for info that's also available for free from the same source.
But for people not ready to add yet another paid subscription to their lives, the website doesn't have these restrictions and I'd recommend just using that instead.
I like the idea of custom recommendations for my kid, but I'm not willing to pay for info that's also available for free from the same source.
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Bad
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE WENT ON HERE AND IT SAID THINGS ABOUT BOOKS,APPS AND FILMS THAT ARE WRONG ALSO EVERY TIME YOU CLICK ON THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK, APP OR FILM IT MAKES YOU WACH AN ADD !! DO NOT GET
What?!
Downloaded this because I used to use the website a lot years ago, and didn’t realise they’d released an app, only to find that you have to pay a subscription to REVIEW things? What kind of bloodsucking corporate nonsense is this?
This is only useful for seeing OTHER reviews in case you want to see if some kind of media (film, series, game etc) is suitable for someone that doesn’t actually reach the official age rating; if you’re looking for actual reviews, well:
Films, use Letterboxd
Books, use Goodreads
Series, use Trakt or Letterboxd again
Games, use Metacritic or Backloggd
SWERVE this! PAYING to REVIEW things is utter insanity
This is only useful for seeing OTHER reviews in case you want to see if some kind of media (film, series, game etc) is suitable for someone that doesn’t actually reach the official age rating; if you’re looking for actual reviews, well:
Films, use Letterboxd
Books, use Goodreads
Series, use Trakt or Letterboxd again
Games, use Metacritic or Backloggd
SWERVE this! PAYING to REVIEW things is utter insanity
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A trusted resource for over a decade
I’m a huge fan of Common Sense Media and have been using the app for 10 years now. It’s been incredibly helpful as a trustworthy source to guide me when I’m unsure about the appropriate age for shows, movies, games, and more. With a blended family of 11 children, ranging from ages 4 to 22, it’s been invaluable! It takes so much of the guesswork out of figuring out what’s appropriate, and I always find that their age ratings align perfectly with my own views on suitability.
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Great resource
Not entirely sure what the difference is between the app and the website, but this is a fantastic guide for anytime you’re not sure what media your kids could be ingesting. Especially when you don’t have the time to pre-watch every show or movie before watching with your kids.
Amazing!
This app is great when you are trying to find a clean book. It provides information about what it has and does not have and it is perfect for teenagers when they are trying to find books that don’t have anything too steamy. Perfect for finding the exact book you want to read!
