# Parental Control vs Kidsy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parental Control at 90% against Kidsy's 0%. Parental Control also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Kidsy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parental Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kidsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parental Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parental Control has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Parental Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kidsy's.

Parental Control ships an update every 8 days, Kidsy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control | Kidsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-nutcracker/id6670698921/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidsy-accurate-gps-tracker/id6768608150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nutcracker Smart Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767107779) | [ANKO SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683134509) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-nutcracker/id6670698921)

Navigate your child's digital life with AI-powered insights. Understand online content, identify risks, and receive personalized recommendations for safer digital experiences. Features a redesigned interface for easier navigation and faster answers.

**Highlights:** AI Assistant for online content analysis, Age suitability ratings, Real-time safety alerts, Behavior and trend analysis, Smart activity insights, Redesigned user interface

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nutcracker Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Nutcracker Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Nutcracker AI Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Nutcracker Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker AI Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Nutcracker AI Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


### Kidsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidsy-accurate-gps-tracker/id6768608150)

This app allows parents to track their children's location in real-time and receive emergency alerts. It works in conjunction with a parent app to provide peace of mind by keeping families connected.

**Highlights:** Real-time geolocation tracking, SOS emergency button, Simple setup with connection code, View daily journeys on a map, Essential safety features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parental Control free?

Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kidsy free?

Kidsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Parental Control or Kidsy?

Parental Control is rated higher. Parental Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Kidsy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parental Control or Kidsy have ads?

Parental Control shows ads; Kidsy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parental Control or Kidsy?

Parental Control ships an update every 8 days, and Kidsy every 6 days. Most recently, Parental Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kidsy on October 28, 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.*