# Sweeney 365 vs Common Sense Media

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sweeney 365 at none against Common Sense Media's 3. Sweeney 365 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Common Sense Media's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 10) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Common Sense Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sweeney 365 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sweeney 365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 8.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Sweeney 365's written reviews are positive against 60% of Common Sense Media's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweeney 365 | Common Sense Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeney-365/id1220280845/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Darkspire Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220280844) | [Common Sense Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/375331358) |

## What reviewers say

### Sweeney 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeney-365/id1220280845)

Stay connected with Camp Sweeney through this app. Parents can access camp news, view media, and get updates specifically about their campers. It's designed to keep families informed about camp activities and their child's experience.

**Highlights:** Camp news access, Media viewing, Camper-specific updates, Parent communication, Activity information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Common Sense Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877)

This app provides parents with unbiased reviews and ratings for movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more. It helps families discover safe and age-appropriate content for children by detailing mature themes and positive messages. Users can filter content by age, interests, and streaming services, and create custom watchlists.

**Highlights:** Content ratings for movies, TV, games, apps, books, podcasts, Details on mature and positive content elements, Community reviews from parents and kids, Filter content by age, interests, and streaming services, Customizable watch and read lists, Curated collections of media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding appropriate content
- 🚀 Convenient app version of the website
- 💡 Detailed reviews on movies, books, and shows
- 🔒 Trustworthy source for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to basic features
- 🐛 Login issues and app crashes
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Constant log-out issues
- Unreliable login functionality
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark content as already viewed
- More customization options for user preferences
- Improved search and recommendation algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweeney 365 free?

Sweeney 365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Common Sense Media free?

Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sweeney 365 or Common Sense Media?

Sweeney 365 is rated higher. Sweeney 365 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Common Sense Media averages 4.8 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Sweeney 365 or Common Sense Media have ads?

Common Sense Media shows ads; Sweeney 365 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sweeney 365 or Common Sense Media?

Sweeney 365 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sweeney 365 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Common Sense Media on October 22, 2026.

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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.*