# PlaySafe Video vs Vidopick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vidopick at none against PlaySafe Video's 1. Vidopick also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlaySafe Video sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Vidopick asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlaySafe Video against 5.0 for Vidopick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vidopick has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PlaySafe Video ships an update every 4 months, Vidopick every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaySafe Video | Vidopick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsafe-video/id6723862745/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidopick/id6749210639/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Smuin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130587064) | [Ben Kass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568776102) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaySafe Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsafe-video/id6723862745)

This app allows parents to curate a safe YouTube viewing experience for their children. It enables the selection of trusted creators and interest lists, ensuring only approved content is accessible on a child's device without autoplay or unvetted recommendations.

**Highlights:** Customizable child profiles, Parental control dashboard, Approve/block specific channels, Kid-friendly viewing interface, Privacy-focused design, No autoplay or recommended videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $7.99 | per month |


### Vidopick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidopick/id6749210639)

This app allows parents to curate YouTube playlists for their children, ensuring they only watch approved content. It offers robust parental controls, the ability to lock to single playlists, and randomized playback options for focused or varied viewing experiences.

**Highlights:** Parental controls for unapproved content, Curated child-safe playlists, Add custom YouTube playlists, Lock to single playlist, Randomized and shuffled playback, Biometric/PIN secure settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaySafe Video free?

PlaySafe Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vidopick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlaySafe Video or Vidopick?

PlaySafe Video and Vidopick are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do PlaySafe Video or Vidopick have ads?

Neither PlaySafe Video nor Vidopick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaySafe Video or Vidopick?

PlaySafe Video ships an update every 4 months, and Vidopick every 2 days. Most recently, PlaySafe Video was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vidopick on October 24, 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.*