Math Realm vs BrainUnlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Math Realm
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Math Realm turns primary maths practice into a bright adventure through focused learning lands. Children can build confidence with times tables, fractions, telling time, and calculation practice while earning stars and coins as they progress. Each activity is short, friendly, and designed for repeated practice at home or in the classroom. Use Math Realm to: - Practise times tables with smart fact scheduling and custom table sessions - Learn fractions through visual questions, comparisons, and build-a-fraction tasks - Read clocks, set hands, and solve time duration questions - Strengthen written and mental calculation skills - Track mastery, streaks, stars, and progress across learning lands - Choose an avatar buddy and unlock cosmetic rewards with earned coins Math Realm works offline and stores progress on device with SwiftData. Optional StoreKit purchases let families remove ads and support ongoing development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BrainUnlock
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Does your child grab their phone the moment they wake up? BrainUnlock turns that impulse into something productive. BrainUnlock is a parental control app built around brain training โ instead of just blocking your child's apps, it gives them a way to earn screen time by completing short cognitive exercises first. Every session sharpens real mental skills: working memory, focus, logical reasoning, and pattern recognition. HOW IT WORKS Your child completes five brain challenges per session โ roughly 10 minutes. Research shows this duration is the sweet spot for meaningful cognitive growth, not just a token hurdle. First-timers get a quick one-sentence tutorial before each new game type, so there's no learning curve. Every game adapts continuously to your child's skill level: as they improve, the challenges get harder automatically. 9 BRAIN TRAINING GAMES โข Memory Match โ flip cards to find matching pairs โข Math Sprint โ solve equations against the clock โข Word Puzzle โ unscramble hidden words โข Pattern Recognition โ complete number and shape sequences โข Focus Challenge โ tap the right targets, avoid distractions โข Logic Puzzles โ true/false deductive reasoning โข Sequence Memory โ watch and repeat a growing color sequence โข Color Stroop โ tap the ink color, not what the word says โข Reaction Time โ hit the target the moment it appears WHAT PARENTS CONTROL (PRO) Manage everything from your own device after linking your child's phone or iPad with a 6-digit code: โข Face ID / Touch ID to access parent settings instantly โข Remote unlock with one tap โ no need to be in the same room โข Lock schedules, session length, daily screen time limits โข Per-child difficulty caps and cooldown timers between sessions โข Live progress dashboard with 7-day activity chart and skills breakdown โข Push notification when your child earns time BUILT ON APPLE'S OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY BrainUnlock uses Apple's Family Controls framework โ the same technology behind Screen Time โ so app blocking is reliable, tamper-resistant, and fully approved by Apple. MORE THAN SCREEN TIME MANAGEMENT Because kids have to work before they play, BrainUnlock naturally builds habits that go beyond the app โ practicing focus before fun, persistence through a hard problem, and the satisfaction of earning what they want. No ads. All 9 brain games are free โ upgrade to BrainUnlock Pro for the full parent control layer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BrainUnlock at none against Math Realm's shown. BrainUnlock also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Math Realm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrainUnlock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Math Realm ships an update every 9 days, BrainUnlock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Realm | BrainUnlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Nguyen | JAMES JOSEPH LINK |
In-app purchases
Math Realm
- Math Realm Pro$4.99
BrainUnlock
- BrainUnlock Pro14 Days trial$2.991 Month
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