Comparison

Lockee vs Math Gate

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

Math Gate

This app allows parents to control their children's screen time by requiring them to solve age-appropriate math problems before accessing selected apps. It tracks progress and offers customizable profiles for each child, making learning a prerequisite for playtime.

Highlights
  • Math problems unlock app access
  • Customizable app and category locks
  • Automatic screen time expiration
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Age-appropriate math challenges
  • Individual child profiles
  • Parent-locked settings
Features
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Screen time, finally on your terms. Math Gate turns "five more minutes!" into real learning. Before your kids can open the apps you choose, they answer a few quick, age-perfect questions in the subject you pick: math, reading, grammar, science or art. Get them right, earn the time — and when it's up, the apps lock again automatically. Learning first, screen time second. Meet the penguin crew! Five friendly guides turn practice into play and cheer kids on through every challenge: • Cosmo — Math: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • Juno — Reading: stories, phonics, word meaning and inference • Quill — Grammar: parts of speech, punctuation and sentences • Nova — Science: living things, the human body, Earth, space and energy • Iris — Art: color, the elements of art, tools and artists WHY PARENTS CHOOSE MATH GATE • Five subjects, one app — pick a subject for each child and switch anytime. • You decide what's locked — any apps or whole categories. The lock holds even when Math Gate is closed. • Auto-unlock on your terms — set the reward time; apps re-lock when it runs out. • Real progress, at a glance — accuracy by topic, daily streaks, most-missed questions, and reward badges. • Always age-perfect — five levels from age 5 to 13+ in every subject. • Read it to me — kids can hear reading, grammar, science and art questions read aloud. • Truly private — no ads, no trackers, no accounts, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. • Built for families — a separate profile, subject, difficulty, and time limit for each child. • Parent-locked — your settings sit safely behind Face ID. HOW IT WORKS Set it up once — create a profile, choose a subject, pick the apps to lock, and set difficulty and reward time. Kids learn to unlock — their penguin guide serves a short set of questions; correct answers earn the screen time. Time's up, learning's back — apps re-lock on their own; a quick new challenge unlocks them again. Turn everyday screen time into a daily learning habit — without the nagging. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Math Gate is free to set up. Any plan unlocks all five subjects: • Weekly — $0.99/week • Monthly — $1.99/month • Lifetime — $19.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://mathgate.onbaseiq.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lockee3 screens
Math Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockee at none against Math Gate's 3. Lockee also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Math Gate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 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. Math Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Lockee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockee ships an update every 2 months, Math Gate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lockee versus Math Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockeeMath Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei KorolevOnBaseIQ, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Lockee

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Gate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Lockee free?
Lockee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Gate free?
Math Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lockee or Math Gate have ads?
Neither Lockee nor Math Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockee or Math Gate?
Lockee ships an update every 2 months, and Math Gate every 3 months. Most recently, Lockee was updated on October 10, 2026 and Math Gate on October 9, 2026.

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