Comparison

Math Gate vs CCST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math Gate

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
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Screen time, finally on your terms. Math Gate turns "five more minutes!" into real learning. Before your kids can open the apps you choose, they answer a few quick, age-perfect questions in the subject you pick: math, reading, grammar, science or art. Get them right, earn the time — and when it's up, the apps lock again automatically. Learning first, screen time second. Meet the penguin crew! Five friendly guides turn practice into play and cheer kids on through every challenge: • Cosmo — Math: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • Juno — Reading: stories, phonics, word meaning and inference • Quill — Grammar: parts of speech, punctuation and sentences • Nova — Science: living things, the human body, Earth, space and energy • Iris — Art: color, the elements of art, tools and artists WHY PARENTS CHOOSE MATH GATE • Five subjects, one app — pick a subject for each child and switch anytime. • You decide what's locked — any apps or whole categories. The lock holds even when Math Gate is closed. • Auto-unlock on your terms — set the reward time; apps re-lock when it runs out. • Real progress, at a glance — accuracy by topic, daily streaks, most-missed questions, and reward badges. • Always age-perfect — five levels from age 5 to 13+ in every subject. • Read it to me — kids can hear reading, grammar, science and art questions read aloud. • Truly private — no ads, no trackers, no accounts, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. • Built for families — a separate profile, subject, difficulty, and time limit for each child. • Parent-locked — your settings sit safely behind Face ID. HOW IT WORKS Set it up once — create a profile, choose a subject, pick the apps to lock, and set difficulty and reward time. Kids learn to unlock — their penguin guide serves a short set of questions; correct answers earn the screen time. Time's up, learning's back — apps re-lock on their own; a quick new challenge unlocks them again. Turn everyday screen time into a daily learning habit — without the nagging. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Math Gate is free to set up. Any plan unlocks all five subjects: • Weekly — $0.99/week • Monthly — $1.99/month • Lifetime — $19.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://mathgate.onbaseiq.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CCST

Features
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CCST Level 1 Practice Test is a study app designed to help you prepare for the CCST Level 1 exam. The app includes 500 original practice questions covering important topics in instrumentation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, industrial networks, and documentation. ■ 500 Practice Questions Practice questions are organized by topic so you can focus on specific areas and review them repeatedly. Major areas include: • Calibration and tolerance • Instrument condition assessment • Maintenance strategies • Instrument repair • Test and calibration equipment • Process and electrical measurements • Troubleshooting • PID control and tuning • Process isolation and safety • Hazardous locations • Industrial networking • ICS cybersecurity • Industrial wireless systems • Arc flash and electrical safety • Loop functional testing • Final control element testing • P&ID and drawing troubleshooting • Calibration and maintenance records • As-built and redline drawings ■ Study by Topic Questions are divided into detailed sections based on the major technical areas relevant to CCST Level 1. You can concentrate on individual topics and strengthen areas where you need more practice. ■ 50-Question Test Because the app contains a large number of practice questions, the test mode presents 50 randomly selected questions per test. After completing a test, you can review your overall score and results for: • Domain 1 • Domain 2 • Domain 3 This makes it easier to identify areas that need additional study. ■ Explanations Practice questions include explanations to help you understand important concepts rather than simply memorize answers. ■ Study Text The app includes study material covering important CCST Level 1 concepts. Use the study text to review technical topics before or after answering practice questions. ■ Technical Glossary A built-in glossary provides quick access to important instrumentation, control, maintenance, networking, and safety terminology. ■ Progress Tracking Your study progress is saved so you can continue your practice later. Test results can also be reviewed to track your performance over time. ■ Recommended For This app may be useful for: • CCST Level 1 candidates • Instrumentation technicians • Control systems technicians • Industrial automation technicians • Maintenance technicians • Anyone studying instrumentation and process control fundamentals Important Notice The questions in this app are original practice questions created for educational and exam-preparation purposes. They are not official ISA examination questions. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by ISA. Exam requirements, specifications, and policies may change. Please check the official ISA information for the latest CCST certification requirements.

Screenshots

Math Gate4 screens
CCST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCST at none against Math Gate's 3. CCST also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Math Gate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Gate ships an update every 3 months, CCST every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Math Gate versus CCST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath GateCCST
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnBaseIQ, LLCKazuki Baba

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Gate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
None

CCST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Gate free?
Math Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CCST free?
CCST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Gate or CCST have ads?
CCST shows ads; Math Gate does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Gate or CCST?
Math Gate ships an update every 3 months, and CCST every 3 days. Most recently, Math Gate was updated on October 31, 2026 and CCST on November 13, 2026.

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