MindLock vs MathGate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MindLock
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MindLock go from distracted to intentional βyou donβt rise to your goals, you fall to your systems.β your phone is designed to pull you away. MindLock flips that. before instagram, tiktok, or any distractions open, you pause, learn, and then unlock. itβs a simple system that turns screen time into growth β not just consumption. How It Works 1. choose which apps to lock 2. complete a short, personalized lesson 3. answer a quick recall question 4. unlock your apps and move forward with intention Whatβs Inside β’ app blocking that creates space before distraction β’ AI-generated lessons tailored to your goals and level β’ personalized learning paths (finance, psychology, discipline, and more) β’ recall-based learning to actually retain what you learn β’ progress tracking and streaks to stay consistent β’ structured growth instead of random content all features require an active subscription Built For β’ building discipline in a distracted world β’ replacing mindless scrolling with real growth β’ staying consistent with learning and self-improvement β’ creating intentional habits, not just motivation β’ becoming sharper, more focused, and more aware MindLock isnβt just a screen time blocker. itβs a system that forces alignment between what you want to become and what you actually do. instead of opening apps automatically, you earn access β by learning, thinking, and improving. download MindLock and take control of your attention. have feedback or ideas? email: themindlockapp@gmail.com MindLock offers auto-renewing subscriptions: β’ weekly plan β’ yearly plan payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. you can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. terms and services: https://tinyurl.com/mpam37yj privacy policy: https://tinyurl.com/3c5ktddn
MathGate
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Pick the apps that eat your day. MathGate puts a math problem in front of them. Tap one and you get a question instead of a feed. Solve it and the app opens for as long as you chose. Close it and walk away, and MathGate counts that as a win. FREE Three problems per session, across all five subjects. MATHGATE PRO, A ONE TIME $2.99 PURCHASE Set anywhere from 1 to 10 problems per session. Choose how long an unlock lasts: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. Pick your subjects: fractions, long division, algebra, percentages, geometry. HOW THE PROBLEMS WORK You get three tries. Miss the first and you get a hint. Miss again and MathGate shows you the answer. One skip per session, so waiting out the timer is not a free pass. WHAT IT TRACKS Day streak and best streak, with one grace day a month so a single slip does not wipe the board. Problems solved today and your accuracy. A running count of the times you hit the gate and chose to walk away instead. Optional evening reminder to keep the streak alive, and a Sunday recap of the distracted opens you dodged that week. Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no sign up, no server, no analytics. MathGate cannot see which apps you picked.
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Verdict
MindLock and MathGate are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MindLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and MathGate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MindLock | MathGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johann Sajonz | Loud Unicorn |
In-app purchases
MindLock
- Mindlock Pro$6.997 Days
- Mindlock Pro3 Days trial$54.991 Year
MathGate
- MathGate Pro$2.99








