Do the questions first. Then use the laptop.
When the laptop opens, Brain Boost Buddy takes over the screen. Your child picks a subject and topic, answers the questions you set, and unlocks when they pass. You keep the parent PIN to unlock, give another try, or change the settings.
One-time purchase · UK KS2, ages 9–11 · Signed & notarized by Apple on macOS
How it works
Same routine every login
The laptop stays locked until the quiz is done. You choose how many questions and how many tries.
It locks at login
Brain Boost Buddy opens fullscreen when the laptop starts. Nothing else works until they finish.
They answer your questions
They pick a subject and topic, then work through the quiz. You set how many they need to get right (1–15) and how many tries they get (1–5).
It unlocks when they pass
Pass the quiz and the laptop is theirs. Your parent PIN can unlock early, grant another try, or change the settings.
Subjects
Maths, English and money
Three subjects, 30 topics. Each question is new every time, so there's nothing fixed to memorise or pass around at school.
Maths
16 KS2 / 11+ topics- Arithmetic & times tables
- Fractions
- BODMAS
- Percentages
- Ratio
- Primes
- Roman numerals
- Word problems, and more
English
8 SPaG topics- Spelling (UK statutory word lists)
- Homophones
- Word classes
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Punctuation & apostrophes
- Prefixes & suffixes
- Plurals
- Verb tenses
Money
6 financial-literacy topics- Counting & change
- Budgeting
- Saving & interest
- Smart spending
- Earning
- Investing basics (values can go down as well as up)
Learning first
Wrong answers get explained
Miss one and the app shows a short mini-lesson on the method, then a new question to try. Not the same question twice.
- Mini-lessons walk through the method
- New question after each lesson, not a repeat
- Different numbers every time they practise
Parent controls
You control it with your PIN
Your child can't change these. You can, from behind your parent PIN.
Pricing
Pay once, keep it
No subscription. No account. Download and run it on your machines.
- macOS app signed and notarized by Apple
- Windows version included (installer)
- Up to 5 devices in your household
- All 3 subjects, all 30 topics
- Free updates
After purchase, your download link and licence key arrive by email, usually within a couple of minutes.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Will this stop a determined teenager?
No. A teenager with admin rights can force-quit the app. Brain Boost Buddy works best as a daily habit for primary-age children, not as something you can't get past.
For most kids, answering the questions is quicker than fighting the lock. For tighter limits, use your Mac or PC built-in screen time settings alongside it.
Is it safe to install on my child's laptop?
The macOS app is signed and notarized by Apple. Windows installs like any normal app. No tracking, no account.
How do I stop or remove it later?
Open the gate, tap Parent unlock, enter your PIN, and press Switch off Brain Boost Buddy. It stops locking at login. Delete the app if you like, or turn it back on later. Your licence stays valid.
Before you've finished parent setup, the app doesn't lock anything. You can quit it normally until your PIN is set.
What age is it for?
It's built around the UK Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 9–11, with three difficulty levels: Year 5, Year 6 and Greater Depth. The Maths topics also cover common 11+ ground, and English follows the UK statutory spelling lists.
What happens if my child gets stuck and can't pass?
Wrong answers trigger a mini-lesson and a fresh question. If they run out of tries, use your parent PIN to grant another go, lower the difficulty, reduce the question count, skip today, or unlock the laptop.
Won't they just memorise the answers?
Questions are generated fresh each time. The numbers and wording change, so there's no answer sheet to learn.
What if it's not right for our family?
Email info@bashbop.com within 14 days of purchase for a refund.