EarnPlay Control

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Turn screen time into something kids can earn—not something parents fight about every day. EarnPlay uses Apple's Family Controls to lock parent-selected apps (YouTube, Minecraft, games, and more) until your child completes a quick alphabet quiz. Say the letter aloud or tap the answer. Pass, and earned play minutes unlock. When time runs out, apps lock again automatically. LEARN A LITTLE. PLAY A LITTLE. WHY PARENTS CHOOSE EARNPLAY • Positive incentives instead of endless "no" • Real technical enforcement—not an honor system • You pick exactly which apps require earned time • Auto-relock when the timer ends—no manual policing • Parent settings behind Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode HOW IT WORKS 1. Install on your child's iPhone or iPad (iOS 17+) 2. Approve Family Controls when iOS prompts 3. Select gated apps with Apple's Family Activity picker 4. Set letters per reward and minutes granted 5. Child completes quizzes → apps unlock → time ends → shields return BUILT FOR YOUNG KIDS (AGES 4–8) • Big, friendly letter display • Voice answers with on-device speech recognition • Tap fallback when the microphone isn't available • Gentle retry feedback—no shaming or punishment framing • Celebration when the reward threshold is met APPLE SCREEN TIME, DONE RIGHT EarnPlay is built on Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity—the trusted APIs Apple uses for parental management. Shields appear on gated apps. A monitor extension re-applies protection when earned time expires, even if EarnPlay isn't open. PRIVACY FIRST • Core loop works fully offline • No child accounts or sign-up • No ads, no tracking, no cloud sync in v0.1 • Quiz progress and timers stay on device REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later on iPhone or iPad • Child Apple ID in Family Sharing (child device mode) • Family Controls authorization during setup • Microphone optional—tap answers always available PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT • Minecraft or Roblox time earned with learning • YouTube minutes after alphabet practice • A calmer alternative to daily screen-time battles • Screen Time limits with a positive twist Download EarnPlay and replace "because I said so" with "earn it first." Support: patakolabs.com/support/earnplay