Comparison

Lockee vs Screen Time Learning Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Lockee

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Turn screen time into learn time! Lockee makes math practice rewarding by letting kids earn access to their favorite apps through solving problems.  HOW IT WORKS  Solve math problems to earn points. Redeem points for minutes of screen time. The more they learn, the more they play!  - 11 problem types covering grades 1-5  - Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division  - Fractions with like and unlike denominators  - Smart problem generation for endless variety  - Difficulty-based point rewards  POWERFUL PARENTAL CONTROLS  - Uses iOS Family Controls for reliable app blocking  - Block all apps, specific apps, or categories  - Passcode protection prevents rule changes  - Manual time grants for special occasions  FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE  - 5 grade-level presets or custom difficulty  - Enable/disable individual problem types  - Adjust point values per problem - Adapts to your child's learning level  WHY PARENTS LOVE LOCKEE  - Motivates daily math practice  - Reduces screen time battles  - Builds consistent learning habits  - Secure passcode protection  - Native iOS Family Controls integration  PERFECT FOR  Homeschooling families, summer learning, homework motivation, and managing screen time for gaming and social media.

About

Screen Time Learning Challenge

This app helps families establish a healthy routine by requiring children to complete educational challenges before accessing games or other apps. Parents can customize blocked apps, set learning goals, and schedule screen time. A free preview mode is available to explore core features.

Highlights
  • Educational challenges for screen time access
  • Customizable blocked apps and categories
  • Math and spelling learning modules
  • Parent-controlled challenge goals and difficulty
  • Scheduled screen time (bedtime, homework)
  • Progress tracking for learning achievements
Features
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Screen Time Learning Challenge Turn screen time into learning time. Screen Time Learning Challenge lets parents choose which apps and categories to limit, then gives kids a simple way to earn access by completing math or spelling practice. Parents choose the learning activity, difficulty, number of correct answers, schedules, and apps to protect. Kids complete their challenge, make progress toward their goal, and unlock their apps when they finish. Math, Spelling, or Both Choose the type of learning that works best for your child. Math includes: Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Mixed operations Facts through 12 Customizable challenge lengths Spelling lets parents create custom word lists using the exact words their child is learning. Spelling includes: Up to 50 custom spelling words Typed answers Word replay Built-in Natural Voice Multiple Natural Voice options Optional Apple Voice Adjustable challenge length Parents can choose math, spelling, or a combination of both. Natural Voice for Spelling Spelling practice includes Natural Voice for clearer, more natural-sounding word playback. Kids can hear each spelling word, replay it when needed, and practice with a voice designed to make listening and learning more comfortable. Control Which Apps Unlock Parents select individual apps or entire categories such as games, social media, and video. Once a learning challenge is completed, protected apps can unlock according to the rules you choose. Flexible Screen Time Controls Manual Shield Lock selected apps whenever you choose. Bedtime Create a strict bedtime schedule where protected apps remain unavailable even if a learning challenge is completed. Homework / Focus Time Create protected study periods where distracting apps stay locked. Re-Lock Schedules Automatically require another learning challenge after a selected amount of time. Parent Controls Parents can manage: Math, spelling, or both Math operations and difficulty Number of correct answers required Custom spelling lists Natural Voice selection Apps and categories to protect Bedtime schedules Homework / Focus schedules Re-Lock timing Device protection settings A secure Parent PIN helps prevent children from changing settings. Remote Management Premium Remote Management lets a parent configure a child’s settings from another device. Supported settings include: Learning activity Challenge length Math settings Spelling words Schedules Protected apps and categories Device Controls Manual Shield Device Controls Quick access to commonly used Screen Time protections helps parents manage settings such as: App installation App deletion In-app purchases Account changes Passcode changes Explicit content Kid-Friendly Experience Designed to keep practice simple and encouraging: Clear progress toward the unlock goal Custom math keypad Keyboard-friendly spelling input Optional sound effects Streak celebrations Positive feedback Completion celebrations Saved math best times Guided Parent Setup A step-by-step setup process helps parents create a PIN, authorize Screen Time, choose protected apps, select learning activities, configure schedules, and test that app locking and unlocking works. Subscription A subscription provides access to the complete Screen Time Learning Challenge experience. Eligible new subscribers may receive an introductory free trial through the App Store. Trial availability and length are shown before purchase. Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID and can be canceled through Apple Subscriptions. Requirements Works on iPhone and iPad Requires iOS 18 or later Apple Screen Time authorization is required Parental setup is required Privacy Policy: https://screentimelearning.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Lockee3 screens
Screen Time Learning Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockee at none against Screen Time Learning Challenge's 4. Screen Time Learning Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Screen Time Learning Challenge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lockee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockee ships an update every 2 months, Screen Time Learning Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lockee versus Screen Time Learning Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockeeScreen Time Learning Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB498 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei KorolevDomenic Talese

In-app purchases

None

Lockee

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Learning Challenge

Subscriptions4
  • Screen Time Math Challenge7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • STMC Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • STMC Base Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • STMC Premium Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Lockee free?
Lockee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Learning Challenge free?
Screen Time Learning Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lockee or Screen Time Learning Challenge have ads?
Neither Lockee nor Screen Time Learning Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockee or Screen Time Learning Challenge?
Lockee ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Time Learning Challenge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lockee was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Time Learning Challenge on October 24, 2026.

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