# Common Sense Media vs Eighty Thousand Steps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eighty Thousand Steps at 100% against Common Sense Media's 60%. Eighty Thousand Steps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Common Sense Media's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Common Sense Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eighty Thousand Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 8.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Common Sense Media's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eighty Thousand Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Sense Media | Eighty Thousand Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Common Sense Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/375331358) | [Stitch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/969233799) |

## What reviewers say

### Common Sense Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding appropriate content
- 🚀 Convenient app version of the website
- 💡 Detailed reviews on movies, books, and shows
- 🔒 Trustworthy source for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to basic features
- 🐛 Login issues and app crashes
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate reviews

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Eighty Thousand Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002)

This interactive audio experience uses your steps to power a captivating story. Uncover a family secret through an immersive, cinematic saga inspired by real-life migration. Enjoy a unique blend of exercise and storytelling.

**Highlights:** Step-powered narrative, Immersive surround-sound audio, Unlockable clues, Offline playback, Accessible without walking, In-app step counter

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common Sense Media free?

Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eighty Thousand Steps free?

Eighty Thousand Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Common Sense Media or Eighty Thousand Steps?

Common Sense Media is rated higher. Common Sense Media averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Eighty Thousand Steps averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Common Sense Media or Eighty Thousand Steps have ads?

Common Sense Media shows ads; Eighty Thousand Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Common Sense Media or Eighty Thousand Steps?

Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eighty Thousand Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Common Sense Media was updated on October 16, 2026 and Eighty Thousand Steps on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*