Comparison

EMYO vs Parenting Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMYO

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Grow app confidently! The hybrid creature EMYO is half fox, half human. It takes children on an interactive and playful journey into space, where different planets are discovered along the way. The mission is to make children stronger by using the app: They playfully learn what they need for their daily lives, and what is often neglected at school.  EMYO is an abbreviation that stands for “Empower Yourself.” With EMYO, children aged eight and up learn how they can grow internally and achieve their goals. It promotes a growth mindset that can help children with many things in everyday life. The app was developed with the support of educational experts, but is not intended to feel like learning. Above all, it’s supposed to be fun.  The app is lovingly designed by hand and easy to use. The special user guidance allows each child to play at their own speed and interactively discover outer space. Each planet leads to a new mission, thereby giving children more and more self-confidence.  CONTENTS:  - Welcoming planetary setting in which to play and discover  - Mythical creature EMYO is an interactive companion  - Six missions that make children more self-confident and courageous  - SpaceBall and its 30 levels (a ball game)  - Interactive passport with game progress  - Also developed with a lot of care for one’s own children  YOUR INPUT:  We have tested the app extensively to find and fix all bugs. Nevertheless, should there be any problems, please send an email to hallo@refutura.de. We will take care of the issue as quickly as possible! Unfortunately, we cannot provide support for comments in the app store. Thank you very much!  SELECTED AND SUPPORTED BY A JURY:  EMYO’s development was supported by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.  ***  Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Parenting Compass

Features
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Parenting Compass guides you calmly through the toddler and preschool years (ages 1–6) – attachment- and needs-based, without pressure and without judgment. When your child hits, bursts into tears at every "no," or daycare goodbyes turn into a daily drama, you get concrete orientation here – not a demand for perfection, but relief. WHAT YOU GET • Situation playbooks: For every common situation – why it happens, what to say and what to do, tailored by age (1–2 / 3–4 / 5–6) and in your tone. • AI coach: Describe your very own situation and get a calm, grounding response in the spirit of Parenting Compass. • Short lessons: Understand what your child developmentally needs right now. • Focus topics & search: The playbooks that fit your child right now – found fast. • Reflection notes: Note what helped – private, just for you. • Together as a family: Share children and your agreed answers with your partner or grandparents so you pull together. OUR STANCE Parenting Compass is deliberately built against constant use: no streaks, no push notification bombardment. It's made to relieve you, not to hook you. PARENTING COMPASS PRO Unlocks all content and the AI coach – as a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase. One subscription covers the whole family (up to 3 people). The AI coach comes with a fair monthly allowance. IMPORTANT Parenting Compass offers pedagogical orientation and does not replace medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In urgent situations, please contact professional services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.elternkompass.site/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.elternkompass.site/en/privacy

Screenshots

EMYO4 screens
Parenting Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EMYO at 3 against Parenting Compass's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. EMYO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Parenting Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMYO ships an update fortnightly, Parenting Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
EMYO versus Parenting Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMYOParenting Compass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrefutura GmbHDominik Geissler

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EMYO

One-time2
  • Discounted full version$3.99
  • EMYO full version$6.99
4 purchases

Parenting Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Parenting Compass Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Parenting Compass Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Refill Coach allowance$1.99
  • Parneting Compass Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is EMYO free?
EMYO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parenting Compass free?
Parenting Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMYO or Parenting Compass have ads?
Neither EMYO nor Parenting Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMYO or Parenting Compass?
EMYO ships an update fortnightly, and Parenting Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMYO was updated on October 13, 2026 and Parenting Compass on October 10, 2026.

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