Comparison

Common Sense Media vs BROAD/CAST

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

BROAD/CAST

Experience live performances with synchronized audio streamed directly to your phone. Enjoy a shared listening experience with millisecond-perfect sync, adapting to your location within the venue. This app is designed exclusively for scheduled live events at participating locations.

Highlights
  • Millisecond-accurate audio synchronization
  • Automatic venue check-in
  • Bluetooth headphone compatibility
  • Offline-tolerant audio buffering
  • Battery-efficient design
  • Customizable audience mixes
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Broadcast is a synchronized live-performance audio platform. When you arrive at a participating performance, scan the venue's QR code, install and open the app, and the show's audio streams to your phone in millisecond-perfect sync with everyone else's device. Different audience members may hear different mixes depending on where they are or which section they're in, creating a shared listening experience that adapts to each listener. Broadcast is not a music streaming service or on-demand player. It only works during scheduled live performances at participating venues. When no show is active, the app is idle. FEATURES • Millisecond-accurate synchronization across every connected phone — audio plays in lock-step whether you're standing next to another audience member or across the venue. • Automatic venue check — the app confirms you're at the performance before joining. • Bluetooth headphone compatibility with automatic latency compensation so wireless headphones stay in sync with everyone else. • Offline-tolerant — brief WiFi interruptions don't break your audio; the app buffers and recovers gracefully. • Battery-friendly — designed to run for the length of a full performance. HOW IT WORKS 1. Arrive at a participating performance. 2. Scan the venue QR code and install Broadcast. 3. Open the app; it confirms you're at the venue and downloads the show's audio. 4. When the performance begins, audio plays automatically in sync with everyone else's phone. 5. When the show ends, the app returns to idle. ABOUT Broadcast is developed by Point A Works LLC in Brooklyn, NY, for live performances and events. It replaces traditional wireless in-ear-monitor systems used in theatre and live production, giving performers unlimited range and directors creative routing flexibility that no traditional radio system can match. Broadcast is optimized for headphones — Bluetooth, wired, or over-ear.

Screenshots

Common Sense Media4 screens
BROAD/CAST4 screens

Verdict

The call

Common Sense Media and BROAD/CAST both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BROAD/CAST's written reviews are positive against 60% of Common Sense Media's. BROAD/CAST also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Common Sense Media's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 2). On price, rating, 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BROAD/CAST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BROAD/CAST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 100% of BROAD/CAST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, BROAD/CAST every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Common Sense Media versus BROAD/CAST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommon Sense MediaBROAD/CAST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB35 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperCommon Sense MediaPOINT.A

Customer experience

Common Sense Media

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

BROAD/CAST

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BROAD/CAST

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Common Sense Media

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
None

BROAD/CAST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Common Sense Media free?
Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BROAD/CAST free?
BROAD/CAST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Common Sense Media or BROAD/CAST?
BROAD/CAST is rated higher. Common Sense Media averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while BROAD/CAST averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Common Sense Media or BROAD/CAST have ads?
Common Sense Media shows ads; BROAD/CAST does not.
Which is updated more often, Common Sense Media or BROAD/CAST?
Common Sense Media ships an update every 3 weeks, and BROAD/CAST every 5 days. Most recently, Common Sense Media was updated on October 30, 2026 and BROAD/CAST on October 25, 2026.

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