Comparison

Odd Squad Gadget Lab vs Kidstream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

Explore and interact with virtual gadgets from a popular children's show using augmented reality. Simply point your device's camera at a specially marked DVD case to bring these tools to life in your own environment.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gadget interaction
  • Use gadgets in your home
  • Requires specially marked DVD case
  • Interactive entertainment
Features
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Something very odd has happened! You can try Odd Squad's official 'Oddmented' Reality app to use Odd Squad gadgets right in your very own home. Just aim the camera on your app-enabled device at the back of your specially marked Odd Squad DVD case. You'll see a gadget appear in the camera, all ready for you to use. Got the app but don't have the DVD? Get the DVD from your local or online retailer. DO try this at home.

About

Kidstream

This streaming service offers a curated selection of educational and imaginative shows for children. It focuses on content that sparks curiosity and promotes social-emotional learning, free from violent or questionable material. Parents can enjoy alongside their kids with a variety of popular and enriching programs.

Highlights
  • 100% commercial-free streaming
  • STEM, arts, music, and social-emotional learning content
  • No violent or questionable content
  • Shows enjoyable for both kids and parents
  • Curated selection of popular children's programs
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Named the #1 streaming service and top new kids’ TV app! • 100% commercial-free • Shows that spark imagination and tap into a variety of interests, such as STEM, arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, adventure, problem solving and social + emotional learning • Free from violent or questionable content • Genuinely good, enriching TV for kids with shows that are enjoyable for parents as well, including: • Thomas & Friends • LazyTown • Sid the Science Kid • Shaun the Sheep • Timmy Time • Kate & Mim-Mim • Pingu • The Wiggles • Barney & Friends • Space Kids • Coyote Peterson • Science Max • And TONS more! Subscribe now and start your Kidstream adventure today! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Kidstream on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.kidstream.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.kidstream.tv/privacy

Screenshots

Odd Squad Gadget Lab3 screens
Kidstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kidstream at 89% against Odd Squad Gadget Lab's 17%. Kidstream also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4). Odd Squad Gadget Lab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kidstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Odd Squad Gadget Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kidstream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Odd Squad Gadget Lab's written reviews are positive against 89% of Kidstream's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Odd Squad Gadget Lab versus Kidstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOdd Squad Gadget LabKidstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (90 ratings)4.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better35
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinking Ship Interactive Inc.Brandvida, LLC

Customer experience

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

All ratings90 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative63.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative80.5%

Kidstream

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • App does not function
  • Camera not working
  • Gadget not responding
  • Scanner is a scammer

Requested features

3 requests
  • Unlock game without DVD
  • Make app usable digitally
  • Update to modern platforms

Kidstream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidstream

Subscriptions2
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Odd Squad Gadget Lab free?
Odd Squad Gadget Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kidstream free?
Kidstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Kidstream?
Kidstream is rated higher. Odd Squad Gadget Lab averages 2.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Kidstream averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.
Do Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Kidstream have ads?
Neither Odd Squad Gadget Lab nor Kidstream shows ads.

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