Comparison

Purity vs Poppycal

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

Head to head
About

Purity

This browser is designed to block adult content and protect users online. It offers features like custom domain blocking, accountability alerts, and enforced safe search to support users in their journey to live porn-free. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Blocks over 2 million adult websites
  • Custom domain and keyword blocking
  • Optional image/video blocking
  • Pin protection for settings
  • Accountability alerts for suspicious sites
  • Enforced Safe Search
  • Tracker-free browsing
Features
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Purity: Safe Browser helps create a safer, more focused browsing experience with built-in web protection, privacy features, and customizable filtering tools. START WITH A 3-DAY FREE TRIAL Try Purity free for 3 days. After that, choose a plan that fits your needs: USD$5/month or USD$50/year. FEATURES • Filter millions of inappropriate and distracting websites • Block custom domains and keywords • Optionally limit images and videos • Protect settings with a PIN • Get accountability alerts for suspicious browsing activity • Enforce Safe Search • Browse with tracker blocking and privacy protections built in DESIGNED FOR SAFER BROWSING Purity includes tools that help you set stronger boundaries online, reduce unwanted distractions, and support a more intentional browsing experience. Whether you want extra protection for yourself or a safer setup on your device, Purity gives you practical controls that are simple to manage. PRIVACY-FOCUSED BROWSING Purity Safe Browser is built on DuckDuckGo’s browser foundation, helping provide tracker blocking and a more private browsing experience. Purity does not log your browsing data and is designed to be lightweight, secure, and easy to use. NEED HELP? Contact our support team at [support@familyfirsttechnology.com](mailto:support@familyfirsttechnology.com). Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/prt-legal

About

Poppycal

This app helps families stay organized by managing shared calendars, chores, meal plans, and grocery lists. It offers real-time updates and syncs with popular calendar services, making household coordination effortless.

Highlights
  • Shared family calendar with color-coded profiles
  • Two-way sync with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars
  • Chore and routine management with star rewards for kids
  • Weekly meal planning and automatic grocery list generation
  • Smart grocery lists sorted by aisle
  • Homeschool tracking for attendance and lessons
  • Photo screensaver functionality
Features
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Poppycal keeps your whole family on the same page, without the mental load falling on one person. Mount it on a tablet in the kitchen or keep it in your pocket. Everyone sees the same plan, updated in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO Shared family calendar Color-coded profiles so you can see everyone's day at a glance. Add events in seconds. True two-way calendar sync Connect Google, Apple, and Outlook at the same time. Changes flow both ways, automatically. This is the part other family apps get wrong. Chores and routines Set up recurring chores plus morning and bedtime routines, and watch them actually get done. Star rewards Kids earn stars for finishing their chores. Simple motivation that works. Meal planning Plan the week's meals, then turn them into a grocery list with one tap. Grocery lists Smart lists that sort themselves by aisle. Shop faster, forget less. Homeschool tracking Keep attendance and lessons organized in one place. Photo screensaver When the tablet is idle, it shows your favorite family photos. BUILT FOR REAL FAMILIES Big, tap-friendly buttons for little hands and messy kitchen moments. Warm, friendly design. No clutter, no jargon. One subscription covers your whole household. No per-person fees. Manage your plan anytime at poppycal.com. We're a small team and we would love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Purity4 screens
Poppycal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poppycal at none against Purity's 2. Poppycal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Purity's advantage is ratings volume (902 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Purity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Poppycal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poppycal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purity has 902 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Purity versus Poppycal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurityPoppycal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (902 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings902 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFamilyFirstTechnologyNATHAN MARSHALL MOSS

Customer experience

Purity

All ratings895 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative17.6%

Poppycal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Purity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Whitelisting not always effective
  • Crashes and performance issues
  • Difficulty managing account and subscriptions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Lower age rating for app
  • Password protection for settings
  • Ability to delete account
  • Family plan option
  • Customizable home page
Show 1 more
  • Sideways viewing mode

Poppycal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Purity

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Poppycal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purity free?
Purity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poppycal free?
Poppycal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Purity or Poppycal?
Poppycal is rated higher. Purity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Poppycal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Purity or Poppycal have ads?
Neither Purity nor Poppycal shows ads.

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