Comparison

After the Bell 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

After the Bell

This app simplifies daily attendance tracking for educators and program staff. It allows for quick roll calls, real-time syncing across devices, and easy roster management. Features include emergency contact access, student progress tracking, and report generation.

Highlights
  • Quick tap attendance marking
  • Real-time roster syncing
  • Offline functionality
  • Emergency contact access
  • Student point system
  • Roster import from Excel
  • Print-ready PDF reports
Features
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After the Bell (ATB) is a daily attendance app, built for the people actually taking it. Made for before- and after-school programs, day cares, and classrooms, it turns roll call into a 30-second job: tap a name, they're here. Roll call that keeps up with you • Swipe through your roster with live present counts (43/80 at a glance) • Hide students you've already marked so the list shrinks as you go • Filter by wing or room, search by name, room, or grade • Jump between days with the date strip or full calendar Your whole team, one roster • Share a school year with your staff using a simple invite code • Everyone's marks sync in real time across devices • Promote trusted staff to admin — per school year, so access stays where it belongs • Works offline; changes sync when you're back The info that matters in an emergency • Emergency contacts with one-tap calling • Allergy badges right on the roster • Notes and tags per student Set up in minutes • Import your roster from an Excel file — names, rooms, grades, and parent contacts detected automatically • Scan your school calendar — review every event it finds, then import • Carry history across the whole school year, including withdrawn students A reason for kids to care • Students earn points that hatch a collectible pet • Families can watch it grow at hatchlings.chasesys.dev • Seasonal sprite sets, and a reset whenever you want a fresh start Reports when you need them • One tap shares a print-ready PDF of today's attendance • CSV and JSON export for record-keeping Plus Sign in with Apple, Face ID app lock, Siri support ("How many kids are here in ATB?"), and 13 themes to make it yours.

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

After the Bell4 screens
Screen Time Learning Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: After the Bell at none against Screen Time Learning Challenge's 4. Screen Time Learning Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. After the Bell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for After the Bell against 5.0 for Screen Time Learning Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

After the Bell ships an update every 10 days, Screen Time Learning Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
After the Bell versus Screen Time Learning Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfter the BellScreen Time Learning Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB498 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChase HewittDomenic Talese

Customer experience

After the Bell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screen Time Learning Challenge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

After the Bell

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 After the Bell free?
After the Bell 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.
Which has better reviews, After the Bell or Screen Time Learning Challenge?
After the Bell and Screen Time Learning Challenge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do After the Bell or Screen Time Learning Challenge have ads?
Neither After the Bell nor Screen Time Learning Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, After the Bell or Screen Time Learning Challenge?
After the Bell ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Time Learning Challenge every 2 weeks. Most recently, After the Bell was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Time Learning Challenge on November 5, 2026.

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