Comparison

WhitelistVideo Parent control vs BlePad

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

Head to head
About

WhitelistVideo Parent control

This app provides robust parental control for YouTube by blocking all content by default. Parents can curate a list of approved channels, ensuring children only access safe and appropriate videos. It offers cross-device synchronization and multiple child profiles for comprehensive management.

Highlights
  • Blocks all YouTube content by default
  • Approve specific YouTube channels
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Multiple child profiles
  • COPPA compliant
  • AI-powered content assessment (Premium)
Features
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WhitelistVideo is the only parental control that blocks ALL YouTube content by default—only channels YOU approve can play. No more worrying about inappropriate videos slipping through. Unlike other apps that try to filter bad content (and often fail), WhitelistVideo takes the opposite approach: everything is blocked until you say it's safe. Your kids watch only the channels you've personally approved. **How It Works:** • You approve YouTube channels from your phone • Your child's browser only plays approved channels • Unapproved videos are blocked automatically • Changes sync instantly to all devices **Why Parents Choose WhitelistVideo:** • Zero inappropriate content—nothing slips through • Works on any computer with Chrome • Manage multiple children from one dashboard • No complicated settings to configure • COPPA compliant—we never collect data from children **What's Included:** • Unlimited channel approvals • Multiple child profiles • Real-time sync across devices • AI-powered content assessment (Premium) • Priority support Download WhitelistVideo and finally stop worrying about what your kids watch on YouTube. Privacy Policy: https://whitelist.video/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BlePad

Features
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BlePad turns your iPhone into a wireless remote controller for BLE UART devices — perfect for micro:bit, ESP32, and any Nordic UART Service (NUS) compatible hardware. Great for electronics projects, education, and robotics. ■ Four built-in remote screens Game Controller D-pad (up/down/left/right) and A/B buttons with full multi-touch support. Numpad Digits 0–9 plus arithmetic keys (+, −, ×, ÷). QWERTY Keyboard Full alphabetic layout, optimized for landscape orientation. Custom Remote Freely arrange widgets on a 12-column × 8-row grid in landscape mode. Choose from Buttons, ON/OFF Switches, and Sliders (horizontal or vertical). Set custom labels, command values, colors, and sizes for each widget. Long-press repeat sends the button command every 100 ms. Pro unlocks up to 20 saved layouts, and layout names can be up to 20 characters. ■ Share your layouts Share the custom remote layouts you've created with other phones. Export a layout as a JSON file and send it however you like — AirDrop, email, cloud storage, and more. Import a layout someone shared with you to start using the same setup right away. Exporting is available in the free version; importing requires Pro. ■ Receive Log Displays incoming BLE UART notifications in real time as a timestamped text log (up to 100 entries). ■ Free vs Pro Free (ad-supported) • Game Controller, Numpad, Keyboard: full access • Custom Remote: create, use, edit, and export 1 layout • Receive Log: full access Pro (one-time purchase) • Everything in Free • Custom Remote: up to 20 layouts, plus layout import • Ad-free ■ Technical specs • Protocol: Nordic UART Service (NUS) • Write / Write without response, max 20 bytes per packet (auto-detected from characteristic properties) • Command format: +ID\n on press, −ID\n on release • Requires iOS 17.0 or later ■ Compatible devices • BBC micro:bit (V1 / V2) • ESP32 (requires NUS-compatible BLE UART firmware) • Any Nordic UART Service (NUS) compatible BLE device Note: BLE stability depends on your environment. For robotics or safety-critical use, we recommend implementing emergency stop logic on the device side.

Screenshots

WhitelistVideo Parent control4 screens
BlePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhitelistVideo Parent control at none against BlePad's shown. WhitelistVideo Parent control also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. WhitelistVideo Parent control sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BlePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhitelistVideo Parent control ships an update every 2 weeks, BlePad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WhitelistVideo Parent control versus BlePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhitelistVideo Parent controlBlePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArul PrakashMINERVA, INC.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

WhitelistVideo Parent control

Subscriptions14
  • Basic Monthly - 1 child1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly - 2 children1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly - 1 child1 Month trial$20.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly - 2 children1 Month trial$41.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly - 3 children1 Month trial$62.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly - 4 children1 Month trial$78.901 Month
  • Premium Yearly - 1 child1 Year trial$168.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly - 2 children1 Year trial$339.001 Year
  • Basic Yearly - 5 children$459.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly - 3 children1 Year trial$509.001 Year
  • Basic Yearly - 6 children$549.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly - 4 children$629.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly - 5 children1 Year trial$849.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly - 6 children1 Year trial$1000.001 Year
1 purchases

BlePad

One-time1
  • BlePad Pro$2.99

Questions

Is WhitelistVideo Parent control free?
WhitelistVideo Parent control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlePad free?
BlePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhitelistVideo Parent control or BlePad have ads?
BlePad shows ads; WhitelistVideo Parent control does not.
Which is updated more often, WhitelistVideo Parent control or BlePad?
WhitelistVideo Parent control ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlePad weekly. Most recently, WhitelistVideo Parent control was updated on October 28, 2026 and BlePad on October 10, 2026.

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