Comparison

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard vs Forte

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

Head to head
About

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

Manage your children's digital experience with robust parental controls. Set time limits, customize content, and monitor activity across Amazon devices and the Amazon Kids+ subscription. Create up to four child profiles for a safe and age-appropriate digital environment.

Highlights
  • Manage up to 4 child profiles
  • Set daily and nightly time limits
  • Prioritize learning content
  • Monitor child activity
  • Customize content filters
  • Block specific titles
  • Add content from Amazon library
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Easy-to-use Parental Controls The Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard app is specifically designed to help parents and guardians build safe, healthy digital behaviors with their family across Amazon devices and the Amazon Kids+ subscription. Manage and customize your kids’ experiences with easy-to-use parental controls for up to 4 child profiles. Configure age-appropriate settings, set time limits, keep track of child activity, manage content, and more. The Amazon Kids+ Parent Dashboard App works with Fire tablets, Amazon Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, Fire TV, and other mobile devices. An Amazon Kids+ subscription is not required to use the free parental tools. Easily adjust whenever & wherever • Adjust parental controls from the convenience of your phone without interrupting your child’s experience. • Pause/resume your kids' access to their device even if your kids aren’t near you. Featured parental controls • Time limits: set time limits for a child’s total screen time for the day or the use of certain types of content. Or, set a time when your child's devices turn off at night and how long they stay off. • Learn first: prioritize books and learning apps before kids focus on entertainment content. • Child activity: review your child’s use of particular types of content, or see specific titles to learn more about what each child is enjoying. • Manage your child's content: block specific Amazon Kids+ titles, add content from your Amazon library, or adjust the age filter based on your child's maturity, tastes, and sensitivities. Tips from family safety experts • The Family Trust team within Amazon Kids partners with leaders in children’s safety, privacy, and development to ensure Amazon Kids is helping families build safe, healthy digital behaviors. Customize each child profile • A child profile allows kids to explore content and other experiences on Amazon in a safe digital environment. A child profile is needed to set parental controls with Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard. • Provides kids with a customized, age-appropriate experience specifically designed for kids. • Create up to 4 child profiles per Amazon Household. Amazon Kids+ Amazon Kids+ is a digital subscription designed for kids ages 3-12 that can be accessed across compatible Amazon and mobile devices. With Amazon Kids+, kids can enjoy ad-free apps, videos, games, books, and kid-friendly Alexa experiences in a safe and trusted digital environment equipped with easy to use parental controls. Try 1-month for free today. For customers located within the European Union, United Kingdom, Brazil, or Turkey: By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use applicable for your country. Please also see the applicable Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-Based Ads Notice for your country. Links to these terms and notices can be found in the footer of your local Amazon homepage. For all other customers: By using this app, you agree to the applicable Amazon Conditions of Use (e.g. www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (e.g. www.amazon.com/privacy) for your country.

About

Forte

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Welcome to the Forte App — your all-in-one studio reservation, classes, events, and communication hub designed for dancers, families, and studio communities. Whether you’re booking classes, RSVP’ing for events, paying tuition, tracking schedules, or staying in-the-loop with studio news, our app makes it simple and convenient. Key Features Easy Reservations & Scheduling • Browse class schedules, activity calendars, and special events. • Reserve your spot with a tap — no phone calls or emails needed. • Get automatic reminders so you never miss a class or event. Secure Payments & Invoicing • Pay tuition, registration fees, party bookings, and activity charges securely. • View billing history and receipts at any time. • Manage payment methods for quick future transactions. Events & Activities Hub • Discover upcoming pop-ups, showcases, and social events at the studio • RSVP or buy tickets directly through the app. • Receive updates and alerts about changes or additions. Real-Time Studio Communication • Stay connected with the studio through announcements. • Receive push notifications for reminders, weather updates, schedule changes, and special offers. • Message the studio directly for questions or support. Personalized Experience • Access your personal activity dashboard with classes, bookings, and payment history. • Receive custom updates based on your enrolled activities. Why You’ll Love Our App • Easy reservations: No more waiting or manual scheduling — everything’s in one place. • Seamless payments: Pay quickly and securely, right from your phone. • Stay informed: Never miss a beat with real-time communication and alerts. • Engaged community: Join events and stay in the loop about upcoming opportunities. • Optimized for dancers and families: Designed for simplicity and ease. Who Is This App For? This app is perfect for: • Dance students & parents • Studio staff & instructors • Activity participants • Families looking to stay organized and connected Download the Forte App now and take control of your studio reservations, class schedules, payments, events, and communication — all in one place!

Screenshots

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard4 screens
Forte4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard at #147 against Forte's unranked. Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard also leads on device support. Forte's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard versus Forte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon Kids Parent DashboardForte
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.013.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCFORTE ATLANTA LLC

Bugs and requests

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Pause feature doesn't work
  • Time limits don't get enforced
  • Resets time limits without warning
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Confusing navigation and settings
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  • Inability to approve app requests from the app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to automatically pause screen time in intervals
  • Ability to set time limits for specific apps
  • Option to add temporary screen time extensions
  • More granular time limit settings (e.g. 15-minute increments)
  • Separate settings for different devices (e.g. tablet vs Echo Dot)
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  • Notifications for app approval requests

Forte

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

No in-app purchases

None

Forte

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard free?
Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forte free?
Forte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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