# Common Sense Media vs Kidnection

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Sense Media | Kidnection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidnection/id6479617011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Common Sense Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/375331358) | [Sales Monsters INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736584186) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 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


### Kidnection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidnection/id6479617011)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidnection monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Kidnection Annually | $49.99 | per year |


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