TickTalk Kids Smartwatch vs Flash Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
This app connects to a kids' smartwatch, offering secure communication and location tracking for children aged 3-12. It provides parental controls, emergency features, and approved contact lists for peace of mind.
- Video and voice calling
- Secure messaging
- Location tracking
- SOS and 911 alerts
- Approved contacts only
- Over 40 parental controls
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Stay connected as your child grows more independent. The TickTalk app is the companion app for parents and approved family members using compatible TickTalk kids’ smartwatches, including TickTalk 6. Connect with your child, check their watch’s location, and manage parental controls from your phone. STAY CONNECTED Keep in touch through voice calling, FaceTalk video calling, and messaging. Share everyday moments and stay part of your child’s day. CHECK THEIR LOCATION View your child’s watch location and review location history to help coordinate pickups and everyday routines. MANAGE CONTACTS AND SETTINGS Manage approved contacts, configure unknown-number blocking, and adjust supported watch settings from the app. SUPPORT EVERYDAY ROUTINES Set reminders, manage School Mode, and view activity information to help support healthy habits and time to focus. DISCOVER MORE WITH TICKTALK 6 Explore more ways to connect with TickTalkie and manage your child’s listening experience with TickTalk Radio™, featuring music and wellness content curated for kids. A compatible TickTalk smartwatch is required and sold separately. Cellular features require an active wireless plan. Features and availability vary by watch model, software version, region, and subscription. TickTalk Radio requires an eligible subscription. Location availability and accuracy depend on connectivity and surrounding conditions.
Flash Maker
Manage your 3D printers remotely with this app. Monitor printer status, view live video feeds, and organize multiple devices into groups for a streamlined printing experience.
- Remote printer status check
- Live video monitoring
- Group management for multiple printers
- Convenient 3D printing control
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Flash Maker is a mobile app by Flashforge for easy 3D printer management. Check printer status anytime, monitor with remote video, and manage multiple printers in groups—making 3D printing smarter and more convenient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TickTalk Kids Smartwatch at 4.6 against Flash Maker's 2.0. TickTalk Kids Smartwatch also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 630) and review sentiment (29% vs 17%). Flash Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TickTalk Kids Smartwatch has 16K ratings behind it against 630, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TickTalk Kids Smartwatch's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flash Maker's.
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch ships an update every 2 months, Flash Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TickTalk Kids Smartwatch | Flash Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) — better | 2.0 (630 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 630 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TickTalk Tech LLC | 浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
Flash Maker
User reviews
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly watch and app
- 🚀 Effective GPS tracking
- 🔒 Parental controls and safety features
- 💡 Useful communication features for kids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS location
- 🐛 Connectivity and offline issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🔒 Limited text messaging capabilities
Flash Maker
From 630 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Immediately improved after update
- 👍 Good app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Barely works
- 🐛 Needs a lot of work
- 🐛 Absolutely terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Terrible app
Bugs and requests
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Watch frequently goes offline
- Charging issues and unreliable charging
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to type custom text messages
- Improve notification system for missed calls/messages
- Enhance water resistance and durability
- Extend battery life
Flash Maker
Reported bugs
6 issues- Can't connect device
- Can't register account
- Printer always shows as offline
- Camera feed doesn't work
- Frequent crashes
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- Logging in and connecting issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to switch between local network and cloud
- More control over printer (advanced hidden menu, more temps, ability to cancel one model if printing multiple)
- Add AI control of failed prints
- Add slicer functionality
- Add iPad support
In-app purchases
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
No in-app purchases
Flash Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TickTalk Kids Smartwatch free?
Is Flash Maker free?
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