Comparison

Jooki vs Common Sense Media

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

Head to head
About

Jooki

This smart music player provides children aged 3-9 with safe, screen-free access to audio content. Parents can create playlists from streaming services or personal files and link them to figurines for easy playback by children. It fosters imagination and foundational learning through music and stories.

Highlights
  • Screen-free audio access for children
  • Playlist creation from Spotify/MP3
  • Figurine-controlled playback
  • Remote control and Wi-Fi management
  • Volume limitation for safety
  • Connects to headphones/speakers
Features
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Jooki is the favorite 3-to-9 years old educational toy that fosters their imagination with music & storytelling, and helps build​​ the core foundation for their future. Jooki is the only high-quality speaker that gives kids safe, screen-free access to streaming audio content. Grown-ups create playlists from Spotify (or their own MP3) and associate them with a Jooki figurine in a few clicks with the Jooki app. Next, kids just place that figurine or token on Jooki to start the playlist… or lift it to pause, stop or change. Children grow fast and their needs change just as quickly. Parents will easily reprogram Jooki tokens and figurines to share new inspiring audio content with their kids. Jooki will play Spotify playlists when connected to Wi-Fi and MP3 playlists anytime, anywhere. More than one phone can connect and program Jooki tokens/figurines. From the Jooki app, parents will be able to connect Jooki to a new Wi-Fi network (Jooki will remember up to 8 networks), connect Jooki to a wireless headset or speaker, enable or disable the volume limitation compatible with 3-year-old toy safety standards, and turn off Jooki remotely. More info at https://jooki.com Contact us : support@jooki.com

About

Common Sense Media

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
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We are the essential review guide for parents when it comes to what kids are into: movies, TV shows, games, apps, podcasts, and more. Designed for families seeking unbiased and trusted information to help guide them to find safe and smart content for their children. •See how much age-appropriate content and positive messages your kid will find across movies, TV shows, books, games, apps, and more. •Get firsthand insights and extra details from other parents and kids in our community reviews. •Browse our library and effortlessly find the perfect pick for family movie night, thanks to intuitive filters, such as the streaming services you have, your kid's age and interests, and your family's preferences. •Easily filter out movies and TV shows with content and messages that aren't appropriate for your kids or that isn't right for your family. •Explore hand-curated collections of the best movies, shows, and books based on category, genre, theme, topic, and more. •Create your own custom watch and read list and save movies, TV shows, and books for later. Independent and Nonprofit Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization working on behalf of kids and teens to make the digital world more safe, healthy, and equitable for them and for all families. Our unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Terms of service: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/about-us/our-mission/site-terms-use

Screenshots

Jooki4 screens
Common Sense Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Common Sense Media at 4.8 against Jooki's 1.8. Common Sense Media also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and ratings volume (9K vs 67). Jooki's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Common Sense Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Jooki asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 9K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Jooki's written reviews are positive against 60% of Common Sense Media's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jooki versus Common Sense Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJookiCommon Sense Media
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (67 ratings)4.8 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings679K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMuuseLabsCommon Sense Media

Customer experience

Jooki

All ratings66 ratings
Positive12.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative80.3%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative71.6%

Common Sense Media

All ratings8,944 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative34.4%

User reviews

Jooki

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Great concept for kids' music
  • 👍 Speaker quality is good
  • 👍 Durable hardware
  • 👍 Unique screen-free music player
  • 👍 Works well for podcasts and audiobooks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes constantly
  • 🐛 App is not intuitive
  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues (Wi-Fi, device)
  • 🐛 Difficult setup process
  • 🐛 Poor user experience (UX)

Common Sense Media

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Jooki

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • App freezes
  • App shows blank screens
  • Device disconnects from Wi-Fi frequently
  • Device does not connect to Wi-Fi
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  • App does not recognize special characters in Wi-Fi passwords
  • Back button is inaccessible on iPhones
  • Spotify connection issues
  • App force closes
  • App does not open after iOS updates
  • Tokens are not recognized
  • Updates cause the app to crash or become unusable
  • Setup process fails
  • Device needs to be reset repeatedly
  • App does not remember Wi-Fi networks
  • VoiceOver accessibility issues
  • MP3 transfer is slow and buggy
  • AAC audiobooks are not supported
  • Whole albums cannot be loaded
  • System hangs and requires restarts
  • Spotify playlists cannot be loaded
  • Device does not connect to Spotify
  • Stock songs only play intermittently
  • No sleep mode functionality
  • Volume control is not available in the app
  • Lack of clear instructions and spelling mistakes in the app
  • Back button is unavailable in portrait mode on iPhones
  • Voicemail feature not working
  • Device firmware updates fail

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add a help page/tutorial for Jooki LEDs
  • Provide clear explanations for Jooki processes
  • Improve Jooki update status feedback
  • Fix back arrow behavior after Wi-Fi connection failure
  • Add dark mode
Show 15 more
  • Allow changing playlists through app with login
  • Easier integration with Audible
  • Add play/pause button to device
  • Improve volume control from the app
  • Add sleep mode
  • Improve MP3 transfer process
  • Support for AAC audiobooks
  • Support for whole albums
  • Improve accessibility for VoiceOver users
  • Allow adding songs to existing playlists
  • Unlink Spotify account option
  • Add a factory reset switch
  • Improve error handling and feedback in the app
  • Add support for current iPhone notch design
  • Allow direct transfer of songs from music app

Common Sense Media

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Jooki

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Common Sense Media

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Jooki free?
Jooki 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, Jooki or Common Sense Media?
Common Sense Media is rated higher. Jooki averages 1.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Common Sense Media averages 4.8 from 9K ratings.
Do Jooki or Common Sense Media have ads?
Both Jooki and Common Sense Media show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jooki or Common Sense Media?
Jooki ships an update every 3 weeks, and Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jooki was updated on November 3, 2026 and Common Sense Media on November 10, 2026.

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