Comparison

PlaySafe Video vs StreamSafe

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

Head to head
About

PlaySafe Video

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
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PlaySafe: Safe YouTube Viewing for Kids, Tweens, and Teens It's very difficult to keep inappropriate, harmful content out of YouTube feeds. If you're worried about what your kids view on YouTube, but still want them to access the valuable entertainment and education YouTube offers, PlaySafe is the answer. With PlaySafe, caregivers easily and quickly select trusted creators or pick from curated interest lists for their kids' profiles. Once on a kids' device, only the selected content is available for viewing. No autoplay, no recommended videos from unknown sources. Just what you've previously approved. Ensure that every video is age-appropriate and aligned with your family’s values. With a kid-friendly interface and robust parental controls, PlaySafe creates a safe and enjoyable viewing environment for children of all ages. Features: Custom Profiles for Each Child (Subscription Required for Unlimited Profiles) Easily create profiles for each child, tailored to their age and interests. Just add a nickname — no personal data required. Each profile provides a unique, personalized experience, allowing parents to customize approved content to fit each child’s individual preferences. Parental Control Dashboard The intuitive dashboard lets parents manage all settings in one place. You can add or remove approved channels, browse YouTube videos, and decide what your kids can watch. Approve Channels Search and select YouTube channels to approve for each child. If a video doesn’t meet your standards, you can block it with a single tap, preventing it from appearing in your child’s accessible content. Kid-Friendly Viewing Experience Once profiles are set up, kids can navigate their personalized viewing profile within the app. The colorful, engaging grid format makes it easy for kids to find videos and channels while keeping them from straying into unapproved content. Commitment to Privacy and Safety Play Safe is dedicated to protecting your family’s privacy. We only collect essential information needed for account setup, and we never store personal data about your children. Our app is designed to ensure that all family members can enjoy YouTube safely and confidently. How It Works: 1. Log in with Your Apple Account: Start by securely logging in to access and manage YouTube content. 2. Set Up Profiles: Add profiles with just a nickname to keep each child’s viewing experience personalized and separate. 3. Select Approved Content: Browse YouTube and add channels that you approve for your kids. 4. Enjoy a Safe Viewing Experience: Kids can navigate their approved content in a friendly, colorful interface designed just for them. Why PlaySafe? PlaySafe is designed by parents for parents, making it easier to guide your children’s online experience while they enjoy YouTube safely. With PlaySafe, you control what content is available, allowing your kids to explore age-appropriate videos without exposure to unsuitable, inappropriate, or low-quality content. Simple, Safe, and Fun Whether you’re tech-savvy or new to content moderation, PlaySafe’s intuitive setup makes it easy for everyone to get started. The simple controls, colorful design, and robust parental features make PlaySafe the ideal companion for family screen time. Take control of your family’s YouTube experience and keep screen time safe with PlaySafe. Download now and start your free trial! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Extended Terms of Use: https://playsafe.video/terms Privacy Policy: https://playsafe.video/privacy

About

StreamSafe

Features
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StreamSafe gives families a more controlled way to watch YouTube channels. Safe Streaming, Made Simple. Built by a parent who wanted a better solution for his own family, StreamSafe creates a simple, kid-friendly viewing experience centered on the channels you approve. DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIPTION StreamSafe is free to download. A paid StreamSafe Premium subscription, available as an in-app purchase, is required to watch videos and manage your family’s approved channels. Eligible new subscribers can try StreamSafe Premium free for 7 days. A VIEWING EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR FAMILIES • Parent-approved channels Choose which YouTube channels are available for your child to browse and watch. • Simple, kid-friendly interface Give your child a dedicated place to enjoy videos from your approved channels. • Custom channel lists Build a channel lineup around your family’s interests and preferences. • PIN-protected parental controls Keep channel management and parental settings behind a parent PIN. • Built by a parent Designed to make managing your family’s video viewing simpler. StreamSafe lets parents choose the channels available in the app. Videos within those channels are created by independent creators, and channel content can change over time. STREAMSAFE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION StreamSafe Premium provides video viewing and channel management through a monthly, auto-renewing subscription. • Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. • The subscription price is displayed before you confirm your purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase or when your free trial ends, as applicable. • Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription or trial period ends. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. • Deleting your StreamSafe account does not cancel your Apple subscription. Privacy Policy: https://streamsafe.tv/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://streamsafe.tv/terms.html

Screenshots

PlaySafe Video4 screens
StreamSafe2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StreamSafe at 15.1 against PlaySafe Video's 17.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PlaySafe Video sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and StreamSafe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PlaySafe Video versus StreamSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySafe VideoStreamSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrandon SmuinJones Grove

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlaySafe Video

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access14 Days trial$7.991 Month
1 purchases

StreamSafe

Subscriptions1
  • StreamSafe Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is PlaySafe Video free?
PlaySafe Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamSafe free?
StreamSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaySafe Video or StreamSafe have ads?
Neither PlaySafe Video nor StreamSafe shows ads.

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