# Daniel Tiger for Parents vs Design Squad Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Design Squad Maker at 5.0 against Daniel Tiger for Parents's 3.8. Design Squad Maker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Daniel Tiger for Parents's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Design Squad Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daniel Tiger for Parents has 483 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Daniel Tiger for Parents's written reviews are positive against 100% of Design Squad Maker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daniel Tiger for Parents | Design Squad Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daniel-tiger-for-parents/id1185651115/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-squad-maker/id1585845086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBS KIDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/324323339) | [WGBH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324170330) |

## What reviewers say

### Daniel Tiger for Parents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daniel-tiger-for-parents/id1185651115)

This app provides parents with songs, videos, and practical tips from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to help children develop social-emotional skills. It offers resources for common childhood challenges like sharing, managing emotions, and trying new things.

**Highlights:** Over two dozen popular songs, Over 60 video clips, 90+ conversation starters and tips, Custom picture frame for photos, Available in English and Spanish

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helpful for teaching emotional regulation and social skills
- 🎵 Catchy, memorable songs that stick with children
- 📚 Well-organized categorization of songs by topic
- 💰 Free app with no cost barrier
- 🎯 Quick access to relevant songs for specific situations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos crash frequently on multiple iOS versions
- 📱 Portrait mode only - no landscape orientation support
- 🔊 Sound issues on some devices
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup for some users
- 📺 Video playback doesn't work on certain devices/iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Videos crash on iOS 12 and later versions
- App crashes during initial load screen
- Sound doesn't work on some devices
- Videos don't play on iPad despite working on other devices
- App crashes when attempting to play videos

**Requested features**

- Add more songs from the show
- Include season and episode information for each song
- Landscape mode support for iPad use
- Add specific songs like 'Countdown to Calm Down' and 'Stop Stop Stop'
- Add songs about being quiet and alone time


### Design Squad Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-squad-maker/id1585845086)

This app guides children through the engineering design process with interactive activities and explanations. It encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through hands-on projects and family collaboration. Aligned with STEM curriculum, it offers a safe and engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited design projects, Add sketches, photos, and notes, Editable portfolio, Animated engineering videos, Step-by-step guidance, STEM curriculum alignment

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daniel Tiger for Parents free?

Daniel Tiger for Parents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Design Squad Maker free?

Design Squad Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daniel Tiger for Parents or Design Squad Maker?

Design Squad Maker is rated higher. Daniel Tiger for Parents averages 3.8 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Design Squad Maker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Daniel Tiger for Parents or Design Squad Maker have ads?

Neither Daniel Tiger for Parents nor Design Squad Maker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*