# School Buddy vs Math Break (Earn Time)

The clearest difference is rating: Math Break (Earn Time) at 5.0 against School Buddy's 4.4. Math Break (Earn Time) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). School Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Math Break (Earn Time) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Math Break (Earn Time) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: School Buddy has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Buddy | Math Break (Earn Time) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-buddy-student-planner/id1529798513/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-break-earn-time/id6773114677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boothby Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506236025) | [Solo Work Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773114679) |

## What reviewers say

### School Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-buddy-student-planner/id1529798513)

Manage your academic life with this student planner. Track classes, grades, and assignments to achieve your desired grades. Syncs across devices without an account.

**Highlights:** Class tracking, Grade management, Assignment tracking, Grade goal calculation, Cross-device sync, Modern social twist to learning

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ultimate - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Math Break (Earn Time)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-break-earn-time/id6773114677)

This app allows parents to set screen time limits and reward children with focused usage after they correctly answer math problems. It helps make screen time feel earned and provides a clear path for children to access their chosen apps.

**Highlights:** Parent-managed app controls, Adjustable math difficulty, Reward minutes for correct answers, Cooldowns after earned breaks, Practice history and progress updates, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Buddy free?

School Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Break (Earn Time) free?

Math Break (Earn Time) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, School Buddy or Math Break (Earn Time)?

Math Break (Earn Time) is rated higher. School Buddy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Math Break (Earn Time) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do School Buddy or Math Break (Earn Time) have ads?

School Buddy shows ads; Math Break (Earn Time) does not.

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