---
schema_type: "SoftwareApplication"
entity_type: "Mobile Application"
app_name: "Common Sense Media"
developer_entity: "Common Sense Media"
bundle_id: "org.commonsensemedia.mobile"
app_store_id: "6443335877"
category: "Parenting"
primary_platform: "ios"
primary_monetization: "Freemium"
offline_capable: false
market_region: "US"
platforms: "iOS & Android"
app_last_updated: "2026-05-11"
report_date: "2026-05-19"
last_verified: "2026-05-19T16:16:19.368Z"
report_version: "1.13.0"
total_reviews: 9686
overall_rating: 4.78
confidence: "low"
confidence_score: 0.25
data_age_days: 43
momentum_velocity: "intense"
intelligence_version: 2
tags: ["parenting", "freemium", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "parents", "guardians", "seeking"]
canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/org-commonsensemedia-mobile"
license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0"
content_version: "v2"
---

# Common Sense Media App Audit

## TL;DR {#tldr}

- **Category**: Parenting · Freemium
- **Signal**: Rating 4.78

> **TL;DR:** Common Sense Media is a parenting app by Common Sense Media, rated 4.78/5 by 9.7K users, available on iOS & Android.
>
> **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence.

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> **Key Insight:** Common Sense Media is a parenting app by Common Sense Media.
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## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Rating** | 4.78/5 (9.7K reviews) |
| **Category** | Parenting |
| **Developer** | Common Sense Media |
| **Pricing** | Freemium |
| **Platforms** | iOS & Android |
| **Confidence** | Low (0.25/1.0) |
| **Data Age** | 0d |

## Metadata & Market Performance
- **Publisher:** Common Sense Media
- **Category:** Parenting
- **Target Audience:** Parents and guardians seeking guidance on age-appropriate media content for their children.
- **Platforms:** iOS & Android
- **Version Audited:** 1.13.0
- **Audit Date:** 2026-05-19
- **Signal Count:** 5 reviews analyzed
- **Confidence:** Low (0.25/1.0)
- **App Store ID (iOS):** 6443335877
- **Bundle ID:** org.commonsensemedia.mobile
- **Google Play ID:** org.commonsensemedia.mobile
- **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-19
- **Short Description:** Trusted movie and TV reviews created with families in mind.

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## Executive Snapshot
Common Sense Media is a review platform designed to help parents evaluate the suitability of movies, TV shows, games, apps, and podcasts for children. It provides detailed content breakdowns regarding mature themes and positive messaging to assist families in making informed media choices.
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## App DNA (Features & Intent)
- **[Standard] Content Breakdown:** Provides detailed analysis of mature content like violence and profanity alongside positive elements like role models and diverse representation.
  * *User Intent:* Users seek enhanced value through premium features.
- **[Standard] Community Reviews:** Offers firsthand insights and additional context from other parents and children within the platform's community.
  * *User Intent:* Users want real-time communication within the app experience.
- **[Standard] Intuitive Filtering:** Allows users to filter media based on streaming service availability, child age, and specific family preferences.
  * *User Intent:* Users want to quickly find relevant content or features.
- **[Standard] Hand-Curated Collections:** Provides curated lists of content to help users discover appropriate media for their families.
  * *User Intent:* Users want to quickly find relevant content or features.
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## Monetization Strategy
- **Model:** Freemium

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## App Momentum (Intense) {#momentum}

Last updated 7d ago. 5 versions tracked.

> **Cadence:** 5 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 7 days since last update

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## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what}

Common Sense Media is an established parenting app that is free with in-app purchases.
With a 4.78/5 rating from 9.7K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

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> **Bottom Line:** While the app offers comprehensive content guidance, users report that the experience is heavily gated by a subscription model and note technical issues with account authentication.
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**Best for:** Parents and guardians seeking guidance on age-appropriate media content for their children.

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## Key Metrics Summary

| Metric | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Overall Rating | 4.78/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9.7K |
| Confidence | Low |
| Pricing Model | Freemium |
| Platforms | iOS & Android |
| Key Features | 4 analyzed |
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## Competitor Comparison

| App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Common Sense Media** (this app) | 4.78/5 | N/A | Common Sense Media |
| [Circle Parental Controls App](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/circle-parental-controls-app) | 3.2/5 | N/A | Aura Sub LLC |
| [Baby Names. Boy and Girl Names](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-names-boy-and-girl-names) | 4.4/5 | N/A | Wachanga |
| [Parental Control App - Kidsee](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/parental-control-app-kidsee) | 4.5/5 | N/A | Artpoldev |
| [Baby: Breastfeeding Tracker](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-breastfeeding-tracker) | 4.7/5 | N/A | Wachanga |
| [Contraction Timer & Counter](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/contraction-timer-counter) | 4.4/5 | N/A | Wachanga |

## Company Profile
- **Developer:** Common Sense Media

## Data Sources & Links
- **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877?uo=4)
- **Google Play:** [View on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.commonsensemedia.mobile)
- **Sources:** App store metadata, User reviews.

## Related Intel Reports
- [*Circle Parental Controls App*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/circle-parental-controls-app) (Aura Sub LLC) — 3.2/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Baby Names. Boy and Girl Names*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-names-boy-and-girl-names) (Wachanga) — 4.4/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Parental Control App - Kidsee*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/parental-control-app-kidsee) (Artpoldev) — 4.5/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Baby: Breastfeeding Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-breastfeeding-tracker) (Wachanga) — 4.7/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Contraction Timer & Counter*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/contraction-timer-counter) (Wachanga) — 4.4/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*SupportPay: Split Expenses*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/supportpay-split-expenses) (SupportPay) — 4.6/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Baby Lullabies*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-lullabies) (IdeaMK) — 4.3/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Baby Names*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/baby-names-2) (Mobi4Hobby) — 3.7/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*Buy4Baby - Buy & Sell baby pro*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/buy4baby-buy-sell-baby-pro) (David Nachmani) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment
- [*WeParent by SupportPay*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/parenting/weparent-by-supportpay) (SupportPay) — 3.1/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment

## Methodology {#methodology}

This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline:

1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps.
2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks.
3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting.
4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category.
5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights.

- **Confidence Score:** 0.25/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality)
- **Reviews Analyzed:** 5
- **Data Sources:** user reviews, App Store metadata
- **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform
- **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence.
- **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh

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