KidzSearch vs Weblock Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KidzSearch
This app offers a secure online environment for children, providing safe web, video, and image searches. It features educational content, moderated forums, and a kid-friendly encyclopedia, all filtered to ensure a protected browsing experience.
- Strictly filtered web, video, and image search
- Moderated Q&A forum (KidzTalk)
- Kid-friendly encyclopedia
- Student news articles and social network (KidzNet)
- Educational games and music stations
- Daily fun facts and curated videos (KidzTube)
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The KidzSearch app is made by the same company that runs KidzSearch.com, which is a safe search tool used and trusted by 1000's of private and public schools, as well as parents at home. KidzSearch results are always Strict Filtered. KidzSearch provides safe web, video, and safe image searching. All search terms are checked against our proprietary filtering algorithm and database for safety. In addition, websites visited are screened for safety before they can be shown. Users can sign up for an optional free account that lets them add additional websites or keywords they want blocked. YouTube filtering can also be set to standard safe search, YouTube Kids only, or blocked. Parents and teachers can review the history of all websites visited which cannot be deleted or edited to improve monitoring. Website history can be searched using keywords, or you can just view blocked content. In addition to safe searching, the KidzSearch app provides many other features students really enjoy using, such as finding safe kid-friendly online music stations, games, educator selected learning videos, a moderated Q&A forum called KidzTalk, a safe student encyclopedia, student news articles, top websites for kids, cool facts updated daily, a fully moderated safe social network (KidzNet) that lets kids read, comment, and even contribute news articles, and much more. An academic focused autocomplete based on subject popularity helps students find the best topics to search. KidzSearch also has a proprietary keyword filter that blocks unsafe terms from being searched, including many spelling variations for added safety. A feature called Boolify helps students learn how to search better using boolean logic (And/Or/Not) and a graphical interface teaching tool. KidzTube is a popular section that is updated daily with handpicked best of videos that make learning fun. Our kid-friendly 200,000+ article encyclopedia contains articles that are reviewed for safety with daily updates to keep it current. All entries are designed for younger student reading levels. The Top Sites section is a great resource that has a fun graphical display of all the best websites for students selected by educators. KidzSearch news and KidzNet feature age-appropriate news articles covering topical subjects in many areas. Kids can also vote on, comment, and contribute their own articles. Our Cool Facts section offers daily fun facts on a variety of topics. KidzSearch has been rated as a Top 25 Learning Website for Educational Quality by Common Sense Media and is the leading search engine used by public and private schools.
Weblock Browser
This AI-powered browser replaces standard options for children, blocking harmful content, managing screen time, and providing parents with remote control over browsing. It offers a safe, ad-free experience with customizable rules and real-time notifications for new site visits.
- AI-powered content blocking
- Customizable screen time limits
- Real-time site approval/denial
- Ad-free browsing experience
- Full browsing history
- Remote bookmark management
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Replace Safari with a browser you control. Weblock is an AI-powered safe browser that blocks harmful content, limits screen time, and gives you full control — right from your phone. *** How it works Install Weblock on your child's iPhone or iPad. Set up browsing rules — and the safe browser is ready. You choose what's allowed, AI handles the rest. *** AI-Powered Protection Weblock uses AI to evaluate every website your child visits in real time. Inappropriate content is blocked automatically — before your child sees it. You'll see why a site was blocked, so you can make informed decisions without visiting harmful sites yourself. *** Screen Time Limits Set daily time limits for each category: • YouTube — 1 hour per day • Social Media — 30 minutes per day • Gaming Sites — blocked entirely Customize the limits to fit your family. When the time is up, the site is automatically blocked until the next day. *** What's always on • Google Search with safe search enforced • Educational and school sites — always allowed • Adult and dangerous content — always blocked by AI *** Ad-Free Browsing Built-in ad blocker removes ads, pop-ups, and trackers. Your child gets a clean, distraction-free browsing experience. *** Approve & Deny in Real Time When your child tries to visit a new site, you get a notification. Approve or deny with one tap — right from your phone. You stay in control without hovering over their shoulder. *** Full Browsing History See every site your child visits, how long they spend on each, and which sites were blocked. Complete transparency, zero guesswork. *** Manage Bookmarks Remotely Add your child's favorite sites — school portal, Khan Academy, Wikipedia — so they're one tap away. Edit or remove bookmarks anytime from your device. *** Easy to get started 1. Install Weblock on your child's device. 2. Set browsing rules. 3. Done — the safe browser is ready. Optional: Install Weblock on your own phone and pair to approve sites and view history remotely. *** Designed for families & schools Weblock fits home learning, homework stations, and classroom iPads. Curated bookmarks and category rules keep attention on the task. *** Subscription Weblock requires a subscription to use parental control features. Start with a free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://weblock.online/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://weblock.online/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Weblock Browser at 4.4 against KidzSearch's 3.5. Weblock Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 48%). KidzSearch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (37 vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Weblock Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KidzSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Weblock Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of KidzSearch's written reviews are positive against 75% of Weblock Browser's.
KidzSearch ships an update every 2 months, Weblock Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KidzSearch | Weblock Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (37 ratings) | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dale Bock | App Machine SIA |
Customer experience
KidzSearch
Weblock Browser
In-app purchases
KidzSearch
No in-app purchases
Weblock Browser
- Monthly subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
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