Parent vs Magic Mitten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parent
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The ParentGuide app will provide you with specific advice and recommendations on how to deal with your children’s reactions to dramatic life events and how to establish a new sense of security for them. It can assist you in establishing good routines and habits in everyday life in a new country. In addition to this, it will let you in on the importance of self-care as your own state of mind will greatly affect your children. It is an excellent hands-on tool, which will assist you in difficult situations when they appear. The app is available in 9 different languages including: English, Danish, Norwegian, Pashto, Tigrinya, Serbian, Russian, Somali, Persian, Arabic and Ukrainian"
Magic Mitten
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The "Magic Mitten" app is designed for Ukrainian children affected by war. It is a SEL (social and emotional learning) psychological first aid kit, based on a tale with exercises and tools, teaching ways to relax, be aware of their feelings and cope better. Created by Dr. Hesna Al Ghaoui, Dr. Solfrid Raknes, and illustrator Bibor Timko.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Mitten at every 3 weeks against Parent's every 59 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parent ships an update every 59 months, Magic Mitten every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parent | Magic Mitten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Oxmond Interactive Aps | RILTECH Szoftver Informatikai Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag |
In-app purchases
Parent
No in-app purchases
Magic Mitten
No in-app purchases
