Comparison

The Stroop Effect vs Common Sense Media

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

Head to head
About

The Stroop Effect

Test your focus and concentration with a psychological experiment. Challenge your brain to identify colors of words while ignoring their meaning. Features multiple interference levels and a timed challenge.

Highlights
  • Stroop Test variations
  • Develop memory and concentration
  • Train ability to focus
  • Compare results with others
  • Timed challenges
Features
Read full description

Check your ability to focus your mind despite interference! We invite you to test yourself with the so-called Stroop Test adopted for iPad. Stroop Effect app is a fun experiment in neuropsychology. Find out how your brain is playing tricks on you. See if you can train your brain to ignore interference. There are 3 variations: - No interference - Light interference - Heavy interference In each version you must tap the color of the word and NOT the color described by it. For example: if the word Blue is printed in red ink - you should choose Red as the answer. You will get one point for each correct answer and minus one point for each incorrect answer. You have 30 seconds in each test. Do your best! Features: - develop your memory and concentration - train your ability to focus - compare results with other players in the Game Center - great fun for a company of friends Why? The words themselves have a strong influence on your ability to say the color. The interference between the different information (what the words say and the color of the words) your brain receives causes a problem. There are two theories that may explain the Stroop effect: Speed of Processing Theory: the interference occurs because words are read faster than colors are named. Selective Attention Theory: the interference occurs because naming colors requires more attention than reading words. The interference effect suggests you're not always in complete control of what you pay attention to!

About

Common Sense Media

This app provides parents with unbiased reviews and ratings for movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more. It helps families discover safe and age-appropriate content for children by detailing mature themes and positive messages. Users can filter content by age, interests, and streaming services, and create custom watchlists.

Highlights
  • Content ratings for movies, TV, games, apps, books, podcasts
  • Details on mature and positive content elements
  • Community reviews from parents and kids
  • Filter content by age, interests, and streaming services
  • Customizable watch and read lists
  • Curated collections of media
Features
Read full description

We are the essential review guide for parents when it comes to what kids are into: movies, TV shows, games, apps, podcasts, and more. Designed for families seeking unbiased and trusted information to help guide them to find safe and smart content for their children. •See how much age-appropriate content and positive messages your kid will find across movies, TV shows, books, games, apps, and more. •Get firsthand insights and extra details from other parents and kids in our community reviews. •Browse our library and effortlessly find the perfect pick for family movie night, thanks to intuitive filters, such as the streaming services you have, your kid's age and interests, and your family's preferences. •Easily filter out movies and TV shows with content and messages that aren't appropriate for your kids or that isn't right for your family. •Explore hand-curated collections of the best movies, shows, and books based on category, genre, theme, topic, and more. •Create your own custom watch and read list and save movies, TV shows, and books for later. Independent and Nonprofit Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization working on behalf of kids and teens to make the digital world more safe, healthy, and equitable for them and for all families. Our unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Terms of service: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/about-us/our-mission/site-terms-use

Screenshots

The Stroop Effect2 screens
Common Sense Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Common Sense Media at Free against The Stroop Effect's $0.99. Common Sense Media also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). The Stroop Effect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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

Common Sense Media is free to download; The Stroop Effect costs $0.99 up front. Common Sense Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Stroop Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of The Stroop Effect's written reviews are positive against 60% of Common Sense Media's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Stroop Effect ships an update every 5 months, Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
The Stroop Effect versus Common Sense Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Stroop EffectCommon Sense Media
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (20 ratings)4.8 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better59.7% of reviews
Number of ratings209K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCoral Team B.V.Common Sense Media

Customer experience

The Stroop Effect

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Common Sense Media

All ratings8,944 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

The Stroop Effect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Common Sense Media

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant log-out issues
  • Unreliable login functionality
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to mark content as already viewed
  • More customization options for user preferences
  • Improved search and recommendation algorithms

In-app purchases

None

The Stroop Effect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Common Sense Media

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is The Stroop Effect free?
The Stroop Effect costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Common Sense Media free?
Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Stroop Effect or Common Sense Media?
Common Sense Media is rated higher. The Stroop Effect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Common Sense Media averages 4.8 from 9K ratings.
Do The Stroop Effect or Common Sense Media have ads?
Common Sense Media shows ads; The Stroop Effect does not.
Which is updated more often, The Stroop Effect or Common Sense Media?
The Stroop Effect ships an update every 5 months, and Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Stroop Effect was updated on October 30, 2026 and Common Sense Media on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons