learn2play vs SmartBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
learn2play
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Your child only wants to play on their phone or tablet? Make playtime something they earn. Learn2Play is not another app blocker. It's a parenting tool that turns screen time into a reward for learning. Instead of fighting over the phone every day, you create a simple system your child actually understands: finish a lesson, unlock your favorite app. No drama. No negotiations. Just a deal that works. When your child opens a restricted app, a friendly prompt redirects them to complete an educational activity first. Every finished lesson earns credits. Once they've earned enough, the apps they love unlock automatically. It's screen time they can feel proud of - and parenting that doesn't feel like policing. During setup, you decide exactly what gets restricted. Pick individual apps, entire categories like Games or Social Media, or both. Everything is protected behind a PIN, so your rules stay your rules. Learn2Play was built by parents who were tired of the same daily argument. We didn't want to take the phone away. We wanted to make the phone work for our kids, not against them. Try it. Your child might just surprise you. What Learn2Play really does Learn2Play helps you move from daily conflict to calm structure: Turns screen time into a motivating reward system Reduces arguments about homework and devices Builds independence and responsibility in children Supports a calmer, more respectful home environment Replaces constant control with clear, simple rules Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://general-laser.at/en/learn2play-terms-en The standard EULA from Apple is applicable: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SmartBlock
This app requires children to solve math or logic challenges before accessing blocked applications. Parents can customize app blocking and challenge difficulty, with no ads or tracking. It offers a free tier for one app block and a premium subscription for unlimited blocking.
- Math and logic challenges for app access
- Customizable app blocking
- Adjustable challenge difficulty
- Offline functionality
- No ads or tracking
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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Most parental control apps just block. SmartBlock makes kids earn access. Every time your child tries to open a blocked app YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, games they get a quick challenge: math, flags, number sequences and more. No solution, no access. Simple. HOW IT WORKS Set which apps get blocked SmartBlock intercepts each access attempt Child must solve a challenge to proceed Parents choose the difficulty MATH LEVELS From simple addition to mixed operations you choose what fits your child's grade. Addition and Subtraction Multiplication Adjustable difficulty (Easy to Hard) BUILT FOR PARENTS Native Screen Time and Family Controls integration No accounts required fully offline Zero ads, zero tracking Everything stays on your device (no servers) iPhone, iPad, and Mac (M1 or later) WHY PARENTS CHOOSE SMARTBLOCK "I don't want to just take away the iPad. I want her to do something useful first." SmartBlock solves exactly that. Screen time doesn't disappear it gets earned. Kids stay sharp during vacations, weekends, and after school without you having to fight over devices. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian and Japanese. Free plan lets you block 1 app. Premium unlocks unlimited blocked apps via an auto-renewing subscription (Premium Weekly or Premium Monthly, part of the Smart Block Premium subscription group). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://superapp.uy/smartblocks/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartBlock at none against learn2play's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. learn2play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SmartBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
learn2play ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartBlock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | learn2play | SmartBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | General Laser GmbH | AGUSTIN LUIS FORNIO LAINO |
In-app purchases
learn2play
- Learn2Play Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Learn2Play Premium14 Days trial$79.991 Year
SmartBlock
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month









