Comparison

Common Sense Media vs Buzzers

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

Buzzers

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Ready to host the ultimate game night? Buzzers transforms your devices into a professional game show. Perfect for trivia lovers, teachers, and board game enthusiasts, Buzzers eliminates the arguments about "who was first" by tracking response times down to the millisecond. WHY YOU’LL LOVE BUZZERS: * The Full "Game Show" Experience (Online) Host a game and connect friends via code or QR link. The real-time sync ensures a fair and exciting game, whether you are in the same room or connecting remotely. * Standalone Buzzer Mode (Offline) No internet connection required! Use the app as a standalone party buzzer. It’s perfect for board games that need a sound effect or just for playing around. Versatile Answer Types We support more than just speed. Choose the right input for your next question: - Classic Buzzer: A big red button. - Yes / No: Quick inputs for binary questions. - Multiple Choice: A | B | C options for structured trivia questions. - Free Text: Let players type their answers for "fill in the blank" rounds. Powerful Host Controls You run the show. As the host, you can: See who is in the game. Open and close the participants' buzzers. Choose buzzer input type. Build Suspense: Choose to hide the results or the buzzing order until the timer stops. Great for keeping players on the edge of their seats! Play Anywhere, with Anyone Buzzers is cross-platform and works seamlessly whether everyone is on the same couch or connecting remotely via video call. Cast the host screen to a TV so the whole room can see the timer and status. Customizable Fun Create your profile with a unique avatar and alias. Choose from various buzzer sounds—from squeaky toys to air horns—to add personality (and a little distraction) to the game. Download Buzzers now and claim the title of Quiz Master!

Screenshots

Common Sense Media4 screens
Buzzers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzers at none against Common Sense Media's 2. Common Sense Media's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Common Sense Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Buzzers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzzers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Common Sense Media versus Buzzers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommon Sense MediaBuzzers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCommon Sense MediaDaniel Johansson

Bugs and 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

Buzzers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Common Sense Media

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
None

Buzzers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Common Sense Media free?
Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzers free?
Buzzers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Common Sense Media or Buzzers have ads?
Both Common Sense Media and Buzzers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Common Sense Media or Buzzers?
Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzzers every 4 months. Most recently, Common Sense Media was updated on November 4, 2026 and Buzzers on October 27, 2026.

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