Comparison

COSMO vs BTF Union

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

Head to head
About

COSMO

This app allows parents to manage a child's smart watch for safety and communication. It offers GPS tracking, contact management, and customizable alerts for peace of mind. Parents can also monitor activity and set quiet times for school.

Highlights
  • GPS location tracking
  • Approved contact management
  • Geo-fence 'SafeZone' alerts
  • School Mode for distraction-free learning
  • SOS emergency alerts
  • Activity tracking and goals
  • Customizable alarms and reminders
Features
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Keep your kids safe and connected with the COSMO Mission Control parent app and JrTrack kids smart watch. With Mission Control, you have all the tools you need for safety, connection, and convenience right in the palm of your hand. JrTrack is the all-in-one wearable phone, watch, and GPS tracker that’s safe for kids and trusted by parents. It pairs seamlessly with the Mission Control parent app where you can: - Add and manage approved contacts and guardians for safety & security - Check your child’s location with reliable GPS tracking - Set custom geo-fence “SafeZones” and receive check-in alerts when your child enters or leaves a designated area - Set School Mode days and times to limit distractions - Track your child’s steps and set activity goals - Receive emergency alerts when your child activates SOS mode - Set custom alarms and reminders - Manage settings for your child’s JrTrack watch Loved by Parents & Kids “This was easy to set up and works wonderfully...I recommend this watch 100%” - Michele S. (TN) “We use this watch to stay in touch with my kids during the day while I’m at work. It’s a really nice thing being able to text your young kid to make sure they are okay during the day.” - Katie L (VA) “It's given us a lot of freedom and confidence” - Eric E (TX) Safe & Secure Completely COPPA compliant, safety certified, and data secure. It’s the confidence parents need, and families deserve. Connection without Compromise Families shouldn’t have to choose between connection and kids’ safety. With JrTrack and the COSMO: Mission Control app, you’re in control - no internet browsing or social media access, plus a completely customizable approved safe contact list. **The COSMO: Mission Control app is not compatible with first-generation JrTrack 1 devices.

About

BTF Union

Features
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Welcome to the official Communication App for the Buffalo Teachers Federation! Get to know our members old and new, discuss with each other in groups or privately, learn about our upcoming events and stay updated with our latest news.

Screenshots

COSMO4 screens
BTF Union3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BTF Union at 3 against COSMO's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COSMO ships an update every 2 months, BTF Union every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
COSMO versus BTF Union: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOSMOBTF Union
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (276 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings276 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developercom.cosmo.smartwatchBuffalo Teachers Federation Inc

Bugs and requests

COSMO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Activation and account setup issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent connectivity and service disruptions
  • Inability to disable watch without parental access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved location tracking accuracy and real-time updates
  • Ability for all approved contacts to text the child
  • Integrated parental portal within the app
  • Additional features like video calling, night mode, and more customization

BTF Union

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

COSMO

No in-app purchases

None

BTF Union

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COSMO free?
COSMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTF Union free?
BTF Union is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do COSMO or BTF Union have ads?
Neither COSMO nor BTF Union shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COSMO or BTF Union?
COSMO ships an update every 2 months, and BTF Union every 5 months. Most recently, COSMO was updated on November 3, 2026 and BTF Union on November 8, 2026.

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