Comparison

Common Sense Media vs Kidnection

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

Kidnection

This app provides conversation starters to help parents and children build stronger connections and a foundation of values. It aims to foster open communication, leading to increased self-esteem, confidence, and emotional resilience in children.

Highlights
  • Conversation seeds for parent-child dialogue
  • Builds strong kidnections
  • Establishes foundation of values and beliefs
  • Encourages expression of thoughts and emotions
  • Nurtures self-esteem and confidence
  • Develops emotional resilience
Features
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We give you “seeds” of conversation that help you and your child build a strong kidnection with each other while building a solid foundation of values and beliefs. When children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and emotions to their parents, they are more likely to seek guidance and support when facing challenges or making decisions. Practice this with your child today and reap the rewards for life. By fostering a sense of connection and belonging within the family unit, parents help nurture their children's self-esteem, confidence, and emotional resilience.

Screenshots

Common Sense Media4 screens
Kidnection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Common Sense Media at 4.8 against Kidnection's 1.0. Common Sense Media also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 1). Kidnection's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Kidnection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Common Sense Media versus Kidnection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommon Sense MediaKidnection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCommon Sense MediaSales Monsters INC

Customer experience

Common Sense Media

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

Kidnection

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Kidnection

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
2 purchases

Kidnection

Subscriptions2
  • Kidnection monthly$6.991 Month
  • Kidnection Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Common Sense Media free?
Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kidnection free?
Kidnection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Common Sense Media or Kidnection?
Common Sense Media is rated higher. Common Sense Media averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Kidnection averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Common Sense Media or Kidnection have ads?
Both Common Sense Media and Kidnection show ads.

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