# Pickles vs Math Gate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickles at none against Math Gate's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pickles asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pickles against 5.0 for Math Gate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickles | Math Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickles-math-for-screen-time/id6773467789/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-gate-screen-time/id6780358210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomas Vesely](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526921816) | [OnBaseIQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774658984) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickles-math-for-screen-time/id6773467789)

This app allows parents to set screen time limits by requiring children to solve math problems. Children earn minutes for correct answers, which are then used to access selected apps. It offers various math levels and problem types for grades K-5.

**Highlights:** Screen time gating via math problems, Grade-level math challenges (K-5), Multiple math operations (+, -, ×, ÷), Diverse problem types (word problems, number bonds), Parental PIN protection, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Pickles free?

Pickles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Gate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pickles or Math Gate?

Pickles and Math Gate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pickles or Math Gate have ads?

Neither Pickles nor Math Gate shows ads.

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