# EarnPlay

EarnPlay is an iPhone and iPad parental-control app by PatakoLabs: kids earn play minutes by finishing alphabet quizzes before gated apps unlock.

HTML: https://patakolabs.com/projects/earnplay
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earnplay-control/id6790191835

Uses Apple Family Controls / Screen Time. When earned minutes end, apps lock again automatically.

## FAQ

### What is EarnPlay?

EarnPlay is an iPad and iPhone app that gates parent-selected apps behind quick learning checks. Kids earn minutes of play time by completing alphabet quizzes — then apps lock again automatically when time runs out.

### Which apps can parents gate?

Parents choose apps with Apple's Family Activity picker — for example YouTube, Minecraft, or other games. EarnPlay uses Screen Time APIs to shield those apps until earned minutes are available.

### Does EarnPlay need the internet?

No. The core loop — quiz, reward, unlock, and auto-relock — works fully on-device. No account is required for children in the MVP.

### What age is EarnPlay for?

The MVP targets children around ages 4–8, with big visuals, voice input, and gentle retry feedback. Parents configure rules and app selection.

### How is this different from Apple Screen Time limits?

Screen Time can set limits, but it does not reward learning. EarnPlay turns minutes into a positive incentive — complete a short quiz, earn play time, then apps re-lock without a manual battle.

### Is EarnPlay on the App Store?

Yes. EarnPlay Control is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad (iOS 17+). It requires Apple Family Controls and a child Apple ID in Family Sharing. Download from the product page or search for EarnPlay Control on the App Store.