Comparison

SurfSideSafe vs Brown Bears

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

Head to head
About

SurfSideSafe

Features
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Communicate with people you may know, and others you may not know. Make new friends. Share your ideas with other people, and never have to worry about your personal information getting into the hands of people who are not supposed to have it. Protecting your privacy is our number one priority. This is the exact reason we created SurfSideSafe and this App. We take your privacy very seriously, and we share your personal information with no one You have our word on this. Enjoy social media like never before. Get ready to have some fun, and feel safe in doing so. SurfSideSafe is the Honest, Safe, and Fun Way to Do Social Media.

About

Brown Bears

A secure, parent-controlled messaging app designed for children. It allows kids to connect with approved contacts, share photos, and use fun emojis in a safe, ad-free environment. Parents have complete control over contact approvals and privacy.

Highlights
  • Parent-controlled contact approval
  • No stranger contact
  • COPPA compliant
  • Ad-free messaging
  • Emoji and sticker support
  • Photo sharing with approved contacts
Features
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Ready for a kids' messenger you can finally trust? Introducing Brown Bears, the 100% safe, parent-controlled chat app that gives your child the fun of messaging and gives you complete peace of mind. Built from the ground up for safety, Brown Bears eliminates the risks of mainstream chat apps. No strangers. No ads. Just a secure space for your child to connect with family and friends. YOU ARE IN COMPLETE CONTROL Our parent-first design puts you in charge of everything, with no surprises and no unwanted contact requests. - Approve Every Contact Your child can only connect with people you explicitly invite and approve. No exceptions. - No Strangers, Ever With no searchable profiles or public friend requests, your child stays fully protected from the open internet. - COPPA Compliant & Secure We follow the highest standards for children's privacy. We never sell your data and we never show ads. SIMPLE FOR THEM, EASY FOR YOU The interface is intuitive and fun for kids, without the overwhelming features of adult messaging apps. Parents enjoy a quick, stress-free setup. Your child can be chatting securely in just minutes. - A FUN SPACE BUILT FOR KIDS Safety is the foundation, but fun keeps them engaged! Kids can enjoy: - Sending cute emojis and stickers - Sharing photos with approved family and friends - Staying connected with grandparents, cousins, and their favorite people GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1. Create your secure parent account. 2. Build your child's approved contact list. 3. Let your child start chatting safely! Download Brown Bears Messenger today and bring worry-free messaging to your family.

Screenshots

SurfSideSafe4 screens
Brown Bears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SurfSideSafe at none against Brown Bears's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SurfSideSafe versus Brown Bears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfSideSafeBrown Bears
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles MundiKickback Space Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SurfSideSafe

No in-app purchases

None

Brown Bears

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfSideSafe free?
SurfSideSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brown Bears free?
Brown Bears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfSideSafe or Brown Bears have ads?
Brown Bears shows ads; SurfSideSafe does not.

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