GrandPad vs Caseys Big Things
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GrandPad
This app connects you with your family through photos, video calls, and messages. It allows you to share memories, see updates from your trusted circle, and stay in touch with loved ones. Play games and check the weather in your family's locations.
- Video calling
- Photo and video sharing
- Commenting on posts
- Calling and texting
- Turn-based and real-time games
- Weather updates
- Contact management
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Only download this app if you or a member of your family are a current member of the GrandPad service. GrandPad allows you to communicate with your family in a simple, safe and fun way! With this app, you can send photos, video call, and share with everyone in your family. A companion application to the GrandPad tablet. Keep grandma and grandpa in the social media and communication loop by means of video calling, emailing, and sharing photos/videos. Also, see instant updates from those in your family circle. Feature Highlights: - See photos & videos posted by contacts in your trusted friends & family circle. - Share memories by posting photos & videos for those in your GrandPad contacts to see. - Contribute to the conversation by commenting back and forth with friends and family on shared posts. Even listen to voice comments left by your loved ones. - Call, text, email, and make video calls with those in your always up-to-date GrandPad contact list. - Add up to 4 total participants to a video call, so that more members of your family and loved ones can join. - Invite new contacts to the family circle using their phone number and/or email address from your device’s contact book. - Play games at your own pace with turn-based gameplay, or challenge your opponents in real-time matches, even while in a video call! You decide how you want to play. Receive alerts when it's your turn to play, so you never miss a move. - See what the weather’s like where your friends and family live. - Keep your profile and contact information up-to-date & stay connected with your closed friends & family circle. Add multiple phone numbers & email addresses to your profile to ensure your loved one knows it’s you when you are trying to contact them. - Get in touch with our member experience team for any questions you have about GrandPad. - Get notified for new posts, comments, video calls, and updates from GrandPad.
Caseys Big Things
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The app helps Tourists find all the Big Things, World\\\'s Largest, and Points of Interest in Casey, Illinois
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Caseys Big Things at every 3 weeks against GrandPad's every 3 months. Caseys Big Things also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GrandPad ships an update every 3 months, Caseys Big Things every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrandPad | Caseys Big Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GrandPad Inc. | Christopher Russell |
Bugs and requests
GrandPad
Reported bugs
2 issues- Video calling feature stops working after a period of time
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/operating systems
Requested features
2 requests- Add group video call functionality
- Improve notification controls
Caseys Big Things
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GrandPad
No in-app purchases
Caseys Big Things
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GrandPad free?
Is Caseys Big Things free?
Do GrandPad or Caseys Big Things have ads?
Which is updated more often, GrandPad or Caseys Big Things?
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