# BrainTokens vs Math Break (Earn Time)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Break (Earn Time) at none against BrainTokens's 2. BrainTokens's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainTokens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Math Break (Earn Time) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BrainTokens against 5.0 for Math Break (Earn Time). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainTokens has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainTokens | Math Break (Earn Time) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintokens-earn-screen-time/id6764150911/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-break-earn-time/id6773114677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jester Agustin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894936544) | [Solo Work Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773114679) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainTokens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintokens-earn-screen-time/id6764150911)

This app allows children to earn screen time by completing educational exercises in math, phonics, and reading. Parents can set up which apps are unlocked and for how long, with progress tracked via a PIN-protected dashboard. It offers a COPPA-compliant, ad-free experience focused on learning and responsible digital habits.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through educational exercises, Math, phonics, and reading content, Adaptive learning for ages 4-10, PIN-protected parent dashboard, App locking via Apple's Screen Time framework, No ads, no data sold, Progress tracking and achievement badges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainTokens Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BrainTokens Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Math Break (Earn Time)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-break-earn-time/id6773114677)

This app allows parents to set screen time limits and reward children with focused usage after they correctly answer math problems. It helps make screen time feel earned and provides a clear path for children to access their chosen apps.

**Highlights:** Parent-managed app controls, Adjustable math difficulty, Reward minutes for correct answers, Cooldowns after earned breaks, Practice history and progress updates, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainTokens free?

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

### Is Math Break (Earn Time) free?

Math Break (Earn Time) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BrainTokens or Math Break (Earn Time)?

BrainTokens and Math Break (Earn Time) are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BrainTokens or Math Break (Earn Time) have ads?

Neither BrainTokens nor Math Break (Earn Time) 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.*