Common Sense Media vs the Internet Puzzle Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
the Internet Puzzle Database
Explore a vast collection of jigsaw puzzles with this comprehensive reference platform. Discover over 22,000 indexed puzzles from hundreds of brands, contributed by a global community of enthusiasts. It serves as a rich resource for researching and comparing puzzle types and designs.
- Extensive puzzle database
- Over 22,000 indexed puzzles
- 800+ puzzle brands
- User-submitted puzzle catalog
- Puzzle research and comparison
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The Internet Puzzle Database (IPDb) is a comprehensive puzzle reference platform where users can discover and explore a vast collection of jigsaw puzzles. The database boasts over 40,000 fully indexed puzzles from more than 1500 brands, contributed by more than 1500 puzzle enthusiasts from 109 countries in its first 3 years. IPDb offers an organized, user-driven approach to cataloging puzzles, allowing users to submit their own puzzles to the growing collection. The platform does not offer puzzle-solving functionality but serves as a rich resource for puzzle lovers to research, compare, and find information on various puzzle types, brands, and designs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Common Sense Media at 4.8 against the Internet Puzzle Database's 3.5. Common Sense Media also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). the Internet Puzzle Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Common Sense Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. the Internet Puzzle Database asks for nothing beyond the download.
Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Common Sense Media's written reviews are positive against 50% of the Internet Puzzle Database's.
Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, the Internet Puzzle Database every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Common Sense Media | the Internet Puzzle Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9K ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Common Sense Media | Henrik Rasmussen |
Customer experience
Common Sense Media
the Internet Puzzle Database
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
the Internet Puzzle Database
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Common Sense Media
- Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
the Internet Puzzle Database
No in-app purchases
Questions
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