# Screen Time Learning Challenge vs Math Gate

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Learning Challenge | Math Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-learning-challenge/id6755341762/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-gate-screen-time/id6780358210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 498 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domenic Talese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853286495) | [OnBaseIQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774658984) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Learning Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-learning-challenge/id6755341762)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Time Math Challenge | $4.99 | per month |
| STMC Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| STMC Base Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| STMC Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Math Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-gate-screen-time/id6780358210)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*