# GDN Play vs Tummy Meter

The clearest difference is rating: Tummy Meter at 5.0 against GDN Play's 3.0. Tummy Meter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). GDN Play's advantage is ratings volume (156 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDN Play sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.49 per month. Tummy Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tummy Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDN Play has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GDN Play ships an update every 10 days, Tummy Meter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDN Play | Tummy Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdn-play/id6749163381/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tummy-meter/id6762532165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gas Digital Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282264929) | [Aryan Porwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885860027) |

## What reviewers say

### GDN Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdn-play/id6749163381)

Access a vast library of podcasts, live streams, and exclusive content from a digital network. Enjoy HD video, pre-release episodes, and engage with a community. All podcasts are free to listen to, with an optional subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Free podcast access, HD video streaming, Live stream broadcasts, Pre-release episodes, Community live chat, Commercial-free archive access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly High Octane All Access | $12.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Much improved
- 👍 More modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, unreliable
- 🐛 Not completely intuitive
- 🐛 Clunky, slow, terrible layout
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Issues with live programming

**Reported bugs**

- Blank grey screen indefinitely
- Can't switch to audio with screen off
- Telling user they're not subscribed when they are

**Requested features**

- Already watched icon
- Remembering video progress
- Remembering filters on show lists


### Tummy Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tummy-meter/id6762532165)

This app uses a simulated tummy scan to playfully determine a child's fullness level during mealtimes. It's designed to add a bit of fun and potentially ease the struggles of dealing with picky eaters. The results are randomly generated for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Fake tummy scan simulation, Randomly generated fullness verdicts, Designed for picky eaters, No ads or sign-up required, Works entirely offline, Parent-created tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GDN Play free?

GDN Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tummy Meter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GDN Play or Tummy Meter?

Tummy Meter is rated higher. GDN Play averages 3.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Tummy Meter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do GDN Play or Tummy Meter have ads?

Neither GDN Play nor Tummy Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GDN Play or Tummy Meter?

GDN Play ships an update every 10 days, and Tummy Meter every 4 days. Most recently, GDN Play was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tummy Meter on November 5, 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.*