Comparison

Screen Time Learning Challenge 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

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

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 solve a few quick, age-perfect math problems. Get them right, earn the time — and when it's up, the apps lock again automatically. Learning first, screen time second. Meet Cosmo! The friendly math penguin who turns practice into play and cheers kids on through every challenge. WHY PARENTS CHOOSE MATH GATE • 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 operation, daily streaks, most-missed facts, and reward badges. • Always age-perfect — five levels from age 5 to 13+, across addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Truly private — no ads, no trackers, no accounts, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. • Built for families — a separate profile, 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, pick the apps to lock, choose difficulty and reward time. Kids solve to unlock — Cosmo serves a short set of problems; correct answers earn the screen time. Time's up, math'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. Unlock everything with: • 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

Screen Time Learning Challenge4 screens
Math Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Learning Challenge at freemium against Math Gate's subscription. Screen Time Learning Challenge also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Math Gate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Math Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Learning Challenge versus Math Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time Learning ChallengeMath Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size498 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomenic TaleseOnBaseIQ, LLC

Customer experience

Screen Time Learning Challenge

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

Math Gate

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

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
3 purchases

Math Gate

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

Questions

Is Screen Time Learning Challenge free?
Screen Time Learning Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Gate free?
Math Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Learning Challenge or Math Gate?
Screen Time Learning Challenge and Math Gate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Screen Time Learning Challenge or Math Gate have ads?
Neither Screen Time Learning Challenge nor Math Gate shows ads.

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