UnlockED vs SwipeDrill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UnlockED
This app guides children's device usage with interactive quizzes and controlled access, transforming passive screen time into a focused learning environment. Parents manage profiles and learning sessions, while children engage with age-appropriate questions.
- Parent and child account system
- Quiz-based learning
- Child-specific profiles
- App restriction during learning
- Progress tracking
- Distraction-free interface
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Turn screen time into learning time - with quizzes your child actually stays with. UnlockED gives kids 500,000+ educational questions across math, reading, science, and more. Parents set it up once; kids get a clean quiz experience without the usual distractions. What parents get: • Separate parent and child experiences • Focus mode that temporarily pauses distracting apps in child device during quiz sessions • Progress tracking so you can see what your child is working on What kids get: • 500,000+ unique questions across core subjects • Short, engaging quizzes that build skills and confidence • Age-appropriate questions and a distraction-free interface • Smart prompts that keep learning moving • Ad-free learning designed for safe, educational screen time Free vs Premium Free includes: • Single child profile • Limited learning content • Basic progress tracking Optional monthly subscription unlocks: • Multi-child profiles - manage more than one child under a single parent account • Advanced analytics - gain clearer insights into progress and areas where your child may need help • Curriculum customization - tailor learning to your child’s needs • Parental control / Focus mode - temporarily pause distracting apps during quiz sessions UnlockED is free to download. Subscription pricing is shown in the app. You can cancel your subscription anytime through the App Store. No ads. Nothing is required to try the basics. Compared with free learning apps that rely on ads or open browsing, UnlockED is built for parent-guided, focus-mode sessions-so quiz time stays on learning, not other apps. Focus mode & privacy (Apple Family Controls) Focus mode temporarily restricts parent-selected distracting apps only during an active quiz or learning session. It uses Apple Family Controls to apply app restrictions selected by the parent. UnlockED is built by ScrollShift Ventures to help families use devices for learning - not just entertainment. Note: This app does not provide monetary or real-world rewards. Its focus is on structured learning and guided engagement. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SwipeDrill
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Stop forgetting the commands you looked up yesterday. SwipeDrill: CLI is the fastest way to build real command-line fluency, one swipe at a time. Built from official GNU documentation, every card targets a single concept and drills it until it sticks. No lectures. No videos. Just you, a statement, and a swipe. HOW IT WORKS Each card shows a statement about a Linux command, option, or behavior. Swipe right if it's true. Swipe left if it's false. Get instant feedback and a clear explanation so you understand the why, not just the answer. Two minutes a day. Real retention. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER - Basic Commands: the flags and options you use every day - Filesystem: navigation, permissions, links, and mounts - Processes: jobs, signals, priority, and process management - Users and Groups: ownership, sudo, and user administration - Permissions: chmod, chown, ACLs, and special bits - Package Management: apt, yum, dnf, and package tools - Networking: interfaces, routing, DNS, and diagnostics - Shell Scripting: variables, loops, conditionals, and functions 800+ questions. All sourced from official GNU Coreutils documentation. WHO THIS IS FOR - DevOps engineers who want sharper fundamentals - Sysadmins reviewing for interviews or certifications - Developers tired of Googling the same flags - CS students building a solid Linux foundation - Anyone preparing for Linux+ or RHCSA PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once. Use forever. - Sequential Mode: work through all questions in order - Bookmarks: save tricky questions and review them later - Detailed Stats: track accuracy, progress, and best scores per category - No Ads: completely ad-free experience STUDY SMARTER - Daily Goal tracker: set a target and hit it every day - Streak counter: build a study habit that sticks - Review Mode: replay only the questions you got wrong - Today's Command: a new featured command every day - Works offline: questions bundled in the app A NOTE ON CONTENT All questions are based on official technical documentation. While we strive for accuracy, content may occasionally contain errors or reflect outdated information. Always verify critical details against the latest official sources. Ready to stop Googling and start knowing? Download SwipeDrill: CLI and swipe your way to fluency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UnlockED at none against SwipeDrill's shown. SwipeDrill's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. UnlockED sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and SwipeDrill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | UnlockED | SwipeDrill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScrollShift Ventures, LLC | kenji kuroki |
In-app purchases
UnlockED
- UnlockED Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
SwipeDrill
- Unlock Premium$3.99
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