# AR vs Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

The clearest difference is price: Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard at Free against AR's $5.99. Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (43K vs 68). AR's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard is free to download; AR costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard has 43K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of AR's written reviews are positive against 11% of Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AR ships an update every 5 weeks, Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161/reviews) | **[4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kids-parent-dashboard/id6471528064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 680 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Geekplay technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230366361) | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161)

Engage in augmented reality archery battles by connecting a physical AR-Bow accessory. Aim and shoot virtual arrows at on-screen targets and enemies. Enjoy continuous updates with new features and games.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Bluetooth connectivity, Virtual archery combat, Regular updates, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kids-parent-dashboard/id6471528064)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Manage your children's digital experiences across Amazon devices and services. Set time limits, customize content, and monitor activity to foster healthy digital habits. Supports up to four child profiles.

**Highlights:** Set time limits, Prioritize learning content, Review child activity, Manage content library, Create child profiles, Pause/resume device access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple dashboard app
- 👍 Pause/resume button is great
- 🚀 Much quicker than the other app
- 👍 Great educational tool for young kids
- 👍 Fabulous parental controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pause/resume feature doesn't work
- 🐛 Inability to override individual settings
- 🐛 Unintuitive and not user-friendly
- 🐛 Lacks ability to block entire channels or videos
- 🐛 Can't view only apps downloaded to kids' tablets

**Reported bugs**

- Pause feature doesn't work
- Time limits don't get enforced
- Resets time limits without warning
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Confusing navigation and settings

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically pause screen time in intervals
- Ability to set time limits for specific apps
- Option to add temporary screen time extensions
- More granular time limit settings (e.g. 15-minute increments)
- Separate settings for different devices (e.g. tablet vs Echo Dot)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard free?

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AR or Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard?

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard is rated higher. AR averages 2.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard averages 4.5 from 43K ratings.

### Do AR or Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard have ads?

Neither AR nor Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR or Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard?

AR ships an update every 5 weeks, and Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard fortnightly. Most recently, AR was updated on October 20, 2026 and Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard 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.*