# Common Sense Media vs Singing Straw Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Common Sense Media at 60% against Singing Straw Studio's 0%. Common Sense Media also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 2). Singing Straw Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 8.9K 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 0% of Singing Straw Studio's.

Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, Singing Straw Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Sense Media | Singing Straw Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-straw-studio/id6743140749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Common Sense Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/375331358) | [Singing Straw Vocal Workouts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801616768) |

## 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


### Singing Straw Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-straw-studio/id6743140749)

Strengthen, balance, and improve your voice with exclusive video lessons, warmups, and workouts. Access all your vocal content in one place, save favorites, and receive notifications for new material. Makes vocal training simple, effective, and consistent for singers of all levels.

**Highlights:** Exclusive video lessons, Vocal warmups and workouts, Organized vocal video library, Push notifications for updates, Save favorite lessons, Persistent login

**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 Singing Straw Studio free?

Singing Straw Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Common Sense Media or Singing Straw Studio?

Common Sense Media is rated higher. Common Sense Media averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Singing Straw Studio averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Common Sense Media or Singing Straw Studio have ads?

Common Sense Media shows ads; Singing Straw Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Common Sense Media or Singing Straw Studio?

Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, and Singing Straw Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Common Sense Media was updated on October 22, 2026 and Singing Straw Studio on October 11, 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.*