JellyKids vs PC Studios+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JellyKids
This app provides a safe and fun way for families to browse and watch their personal media library. It connects to a Jellyfin server, offering kid-safe filtering, easy browsing, and offline playback options. An optional Pro upgrade enhances parental controls and customization.
- Kid-safe age filtering
- Category-based browsing
- Offline downloads
- Parental Monitor dashboard (Pro)
- Multi-user profiles (Pro)
- Theme customization (Pro)
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JellyKids is a kid-friendly Jellyfin client designed to make browsing and watching your family’s media simple, safe, and fun. A Jellyfin server is required to use JellyKids. The app connects to your own Jellyfin server so your family stays in control of your personal media library. Built for families, JellyKids gives kids an easy, playful experience while helping parents keep content more appropriate with safer defaults and better visibility controls. Features • Quick setup with your Jellyfin server • Kid-safe age filtering with adjustable content limits • Unrated content is automatically hidden for safer browsing • Easy category-based browsing for Movies, Shows, YouTube, Music, Favorites, and Downloads • “Surprise Me” picks for quick discovery • Offline downloads and a dedicated offline mode toggle • Improved home screen organization for downloaded content • Simple sorting options including Random, Newest, and A–Z • Guided onboarding for first-time setup • Local network server discovery for faster connection • Improved video playback, including MP4 streaming support • Dedicated music player with improved audio browsing and playback • Screen time improvements, including a timer in the top menu JellyKids Pro JellyKids also offers an optional JellyKids Pro upgrade that adds advanced tools for families. Pro features include: • Adult UI and Toddler UI viewing modes • Parental Monitor dashboard to view activity and screen time • Multi-user profiles for different family members • Theme customization options • Additional parental control improvements JellyKids Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, and a separate optional one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PC Studios+
Discover a curated selection of independent films and original series from global filmmakers. Rent titles starting at $0.99 or enjoy free ad-supported content. Build your watchlist and stream instantly with adaptive playback.
- Curated independent films and original series
- Rent or own titles
- Free ad-supported content
- Adaptive streaming
- Search by genre, title, or director
- Watchlist and account management
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Stream curated independent films and original series and verticals from visionary filmmakers worldwide. Browse award-winning features, documentaries, dramas, thrillers, and more all from a studio-led distribution source. Rent films starting at $0.99 or browse free ad-supported titles. Create an account, build your watchlist, and stream instantly. Features: Curated catalog of independent films and original series Rent or own titles starting at $0.99 Free ad-supported content available adaptive streaming for smooth playback Search by genre, title, or director Account management with watch history Privacy-first no data sold PC Studios+ is operated by Porter+Craig Film & Media Distribution, Beverly Hills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PC Studios+ at 5.0 against JellyKids's 4.0. PC Studios+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). JellyKids's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and device support. On price, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. JellyKids sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PC Studios+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
PC Studios+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | JellyKids | PC Studios+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | joshua higdon | Jeff Porter |
In-app purchases
JellyKids
- Jellykids Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- JellyKids Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- JellyKids Pro Lifetime$49.99
PC Studios+
No in-app purchases









