Comparison

Future Start Texting vs Mercury KIDS

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

Head to head
About

Future Start Texting

Features
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Future Start Texting is an AI-powered creative messaging app that lets you transform ordinary text into expressive, colorful message designs and custom emojis — all with just a prompt. • Instant design: Enter your theme or mood and our AI generates styled text designs filled with colors and visual flair in seconds. • Custom emoji creation: No need to search for the perfect emoji—just describe what you want and we will bring your emoji idea to life. • Stylish messaging: Use your generated designs in chats and stories to stand out with personality. • Minimal effort, maximum impact: You don’t need design skills—just type a prompt and let the app do the work. Whether you are crafting a fun caption, sending a lively message, or creating bold visual text art for your social feed, Future Start Texting makes it easy and fun.

About

Mercury KIDS

A safe, ad-free streaming service for children aged 3-12 and their families. It offers human-curated, educational, and family-friendly videos without algorithms or endless scrolling. Choose from age-specific sections or full access for a guilt-free screen time experience.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Human-curated content
  • Age-specific sections (3-7, 8-12)
  • Offline downloads
  • Favorites list
  • Family-friendly environment
Features
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Mercury KIDS is a safe, ad-free streaming app for children ages 3–12 and their families. No ads. No algorithms. No endless scrolling. No unwanted content. Just high-quality entertainment from trusted creators, carefully selected for kids and families. With Mercury KIDS, parents stay in control. You choose what your children watch, based on your family's values and interests. Human-Curated Content Every video is reviewed and curated by people, not algorithms, to ensure it is age-appropriate, educational, and family-friendly. Explore Three Viewing Areas: • Little Kids (ages 3–7) Age-appropriate shows and learning content for younger children. Cooking, Sports, Animals, Crafts, Music Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Hebrew, Portuguese • Movies Family-friendly films for watching together. • Big Kids (ages 8–12) Engaging entertainment and educational content for older children. Sports, Shows, Documentaries Features: • Ad-free viewing • Human-curated content • Offline downloads for travel and on-the-go viewing • Save favorites for easy access • No endless scrolling or algorithm-driven recommendations Screen Time You Can Feel Good About Mercury KIDS was created for families seeking healthier screen habits and trusted entertainment that supports learning, creativity, emotional growth, and fun. Subscription Options: Little Kids Access (Ages 3–7) • Monthly: $4.99 USD • Yearly: $49.99 USD Full Access Includes Little Kids, Movies, and Big Kids • Monthly: $9.99 USD • Yearly: $99.99 USD Terms of Use: https://www.mercurytv.me/terms

Screenshots

Future Start Texting4 screens
Mercury KIDS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Future Start Texting at none against Mercury KIDS's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mercury KIDS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Future Start Texting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Future Start Texting versus Mercury KIDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuture Start TextingMercury KIDS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech VerticksMercury Kids Entertainment Inc

In-app purchases

None

Future Start Texting

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Mercury KIDS

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly First Access$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual First Access$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Full Access$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • First Access Yearly$4.99

Questions

Is Future Start Texting free?
Future Start Texting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mercury KIDS free?
Mercury KIDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Future Start Texting or Mercury KIDS have ads?
Neither Future Start Texting nor Mercury KIDS shows ads.

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