# Screen Time Learning Challenge vs Gifted Star

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gifted Star at every 3 days against Screen Time Learning Challenge's every 2 weeks. Screen Time Learning Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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 Gifted Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. 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 Gifted Star. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Screen Time Learning Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Gifted Star every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Learning Challenge | Gifted Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/gifted-star/id6801690763/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 | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 498 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domenic Talese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853286495) | [Curioak LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801690765) |

## 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 |


### Gifted Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifted-star/id6801690763)

Prepare children for gifted and talented exams with over 18,000 practice questions. Build reasoning skills and familiarity with test formats for CogAT, NNAT, and GATE. Start with a free preview session.

**Highlights:** 18,000+ practice questions, CogAT, NNAT, GATE, OLSAT prep, Customizable learning tracks, 5 questions at a time format, Builds reasoning skills, Free preview session

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $129.00 | per year |
| Lifetime | $299.00 | 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 Gifted Star free?

Gifted Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Learning Challenge or Gifted Star?

Screen Time Learning Challenge and Gifted Star are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Time Learning Challenge or Gifted Star have ads?

Neither Screen Time Learning Challenge nor Gifted Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Learning Challenge or Gifted Star?

Screen Time Learning Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gifted Star every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Learning Challenge was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gifted Star on October 8, 2026.

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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.*